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January 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms

USNS Lansing Joins Navy Expeditionary Fleet

The christening of USNS Lansing marks the completion of the U.S. Navy’s Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport fleet, a program that has become increasingly relevant as logistics emerge as a...

January 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Spain Leads NATO SNMG1 With Almirante Borbón

The upcoming deployment of the Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón as flagship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 highlights Spain’s increasing prominence in allied maritime command roles....

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

T-7A Red Hawk Enters USAF Service

The formal entry of the T-7A Red Hawk into U.S. Air Force service marks a generational turning point in pilot training philosophy. For decades, advanced instruction relied on the...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Mach Unveils Dart Anti-Drone Interceptor

Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a scalable counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats, including coordinated swarms. The solution integrates ground-based radar, autonomous sensors, and interceptors...

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 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

China’s Hurricane 3000 Microwave Weapon Revealed

China is gradually revealing details of the Hurricane 3000, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon intended to neutralize drones at ranges reportedly surpassing comparable US systems. The system uses radar...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

First Look at US Army M1E3 Abrams Tank Demonstrator

The US Army has unveiled the M1E3 next-generation Abrams tank, showcasing early prototype photos that reveal a slightly lower turret, new sensor windows, and indications of upgraded targeting capabilities....

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Interceptor Chases Drones at 236 km/h

General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a high-velocity drone interceptor now in operational use by Ukrainian forces, designed to counter a wide range of enemy unmanned aerial threats. Capable...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Autonomous USV Targets Hazardous Waters

Shift Coastal Technologies has introduced the OceanSled Explorer, an unmanned surface vehicle designed to extend autonomous operations into challenging littoral environments. Measuring 3.6 meters in length and capable of...

January 2, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Marines Expand FPV Drone Force With New Training

The Marine Corps is restructuring its drone training architecture to rapidly scale combat-ready operators as small unmanned systems become integral to modern warfare. Under a new framework, standardized courses...