Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

High-Intensity Ground Robot Deployed in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has authorized operational use of the Zmiy Droid 12.7 NRK, a domestically developed ground combat robot designed to reduce soldier exposure during high-risk missions. Armed...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EDGE Develops Digital Safety Tech for Munitions

EDGE subsidiary Advanced Concepts has introduced the ESAD-50, a compact electronic safety arming device designed to replace traditional mechanical safeties in medium- and large-caliber munitions. Intended for weapons of...

January 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

Army Combat Vehicles Get 360-Degree Vision

One Stop Systems has secured a $1.2 million contract to supply the US Army with advanced ruggedized computing and visualization hardware for combat vehicles. The solution integrates high-speed computing,...

January 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

ELTA to Build Navy Stand-Off Jammers for Jets

The US Navy has awarded ELTA North America an $11 million contract to design and manufacture advanced airborne communications jammers for integration into fighter aircraft under the Stand-off Jammer...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Collins Upgrades US Navy E-6B Doomsday Fleet

Collins Aerospace has received a $20.3-million contract to modernize the US Navy’s E-6B Mercury airborne command post aircraft. The upgrade includes delivery of high-power transmit set modernization kits to...

January 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Exail Secures Two DriX H-9 USV Orders

Exail has secured two new contracts for its DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel, expanding its role in maritime defense and hydrographic operations. One contract involves integrating counter-drone capabilities for...

January 8, 2026
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Naval Platforms

GD Gets Special Dry Dock for Columbia Subs

General Dynamics Electric Boat has accepted delivery of the floating dry dock Atlas, which will support construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. The dock will operate...

January 8, 2026
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Soldier Systems

UK Awards $3.3M Digital Health System Contract

The UK Defence Medical Services has awarded a £2.5-million contract to Avenue3 to deliver Project Mercury, a secure electronic health record system for military clinicians operating worldwide. Designed for...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Elbit to Fit J-MUSIC DIRCM on European Aircraft

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $150 million in contracts to equip European aircraft fleets with its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures system. The awards include installations on high-value airborne platforms...

January 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock Targets Low-Cost Maritime Counter-Drones

British defense firm Babcock has partnered with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a cost-effective maritime counter-drone system aimed at addressing the growing threat posed by one-way...