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February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Next-Generation Raytheon Short-Range Interceptor Passes Key Test

Raytheon has announced that its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, intended as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile, has successfully completed a ballistic test. The internally funded...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Systems Enhance Threat Awareness Across US Naval Fleet

US Navy ships could soon benefit from improved threat awareness as DARPA contracts RTX’s Raytheon to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system. The planned capability will integrate electro-optical/infrared...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales UK Rolls Out New Sensor Suite for Armored Platform Awareness

DARPA is developing an advanced robotic medical concept designed to operate within the human body, enabling it to locate critical injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving survival prospects for...

February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

THAAD Production to Surge Fourfold as Lockheed Martin Scales Up

Lockheed Martin has joined with the US Department of Defense to dramatically expand production of THAAD interceptors, responding to rising demand for advanced missile-defence capabilities across the United States...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

K2 Tank Gets Export Boost With Korean Engine

The introduction of South Korea’s DV27K tank engine marks a major milestone for the country’s defense industry, enabling unrestricted exports of the K2 Black Panther. Developed domestically after years...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Singapore’s Second Victoria Warship Takes Shape

Singapore has advanced its next-generation naval fleet with the keel-laying ceremony of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89), carried out by ST Engineering. Part of a...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Launches 40mm Ammo Plant, Test Range

The US Army has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial base with the opening of a new 40mm grenade production line at AMTEC’s Wisconsin facility. The modernized line...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Challenger Emerges in Navy F/A-XX Program

Stavatti Aerospace has presented its SM-39 Razor concept as a potential contender for the US Navy’s NCAD initiative, outlining a high-speed, low-observable aircraft designed to succeed the Super Hornet....

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

AI-Centric C2 System Overhaul Launched by Korea

South Korea is injecting artificial intelligence into its primary allied command-and-control architecture as part of a broader effort to modernize joint operations with the United States. Under the AKJCCS...

January 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Swarm Tech Powers Norway’s Autonomous Mine Warfare

Norway is advancing next-generation mine countermeasures through a novel concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater swarms. The WP960 USV functions as a mobile base for deploying,...