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January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan, US Collaborate on 155mm Shell Production

Taiwan has begun groundwork for co-producing 155mm artillery shells with the US, according to Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau. Lin explained that the shells are...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Horstman Wins USMC ACV Suspension Contract

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has teamed with RENK’s Horstman Group to supply advanced suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program. Horstman will deliver its Hydrostrut...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha, HavocAI Partner on Autonomous Warship

Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Defense USA have partnered with HavocAI to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel for the US military. The uncrewed ship is designed to operate in...

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...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Laser Weapons JV Set for 2026 Launch

German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are preparing to establish a joint venture in early 2026 focused on developing laser weapon systems, initially targeting naval applications. Structured as...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK Army Upgrades Titan, Trojan Armored Vehicles

Britain has announced a structured upgrade program for the Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, marking a mid-life refresh of platforms that have been in service since the...

January 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

India to Produce Electric UGVs With Plasan

Pune-based Belrise Industries and Israel’s Plasan have formalized cooperation to localize production of advanced electric unmanned ground vehicle technologies in India. The collaboration centers on Plasan’s ATEMM electric mission...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

AI to Transform US Military Aircraft Maintenance

Lockheed Martin and MANTECH have formalized a partnership designed to modernize aircraft sustainment practices for the US military through the application of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. The collaboration...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Joint UK-Germany Deal Boosts RCH 155 Artillery

London and Berlin have finalized a £52-million agreement to jointly procure and test the RCH 155 self-propelled artillery system, reinforcing NATO cooperation amid evolving security challenges. The deal provides...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Boeing, Anduril Join Forces on Army Missile

Boeing and Anduril Industries have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor for the US Army’s Integrated Fires Protection Capability Increment 2 program. The initiative aims to deliver a...