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January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae Nears Service Entry

The successful completion of flight testing for the KF-21 Boramae marks a milestone in South Korea’s push for indigenous combat aircraft development. Over more than three years, the program...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

ATN Launches Advanced Sixth-Gen Thermal Optics

ATN is redefining modern thermal optics with the introduction of its sixth-generation product family, which blends artificial intelligence, improved sensor resolution, and ruggedized designs for demanding operational environments. At...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Advances Soldier Awareness Tech

The IMHS program represents a new approach to soldier headborne systems, focusing on adaptability, connectivity, and enhanced awareness in complex combat environments. Designed as a modular platform, the helmet...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Korea Taps LG CNS for Defense Digital Upgrade

LG CNS has been selected by South Korea’s Defense Information Agency to lead two major digital transformation projects aimed at strengthening military networks and infrastructure management. One project will...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Navy Taps Northrop to Counter Hypersonic Threats

Northrop Grumman’s new contract reflects a deliberate U.S. Navy strategy to extract greater capability from existing missile architectures by focusing on propulsion. The 21-inch second-stage motor represents a substantial...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Unveils Digital ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, marking a key step in modernizing how the US tests missile defense systems against advanced...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Wraps Initial Lionfish UUV Production

HII has completed base-year production of the Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy, delivering 42 hulls by the end of 2025. The program supports undersea warfare...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Marines Move to Field Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman arena, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The program leverages the XQ-58 Valkyrie...

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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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...