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[Mike1976]

K9 for USA?

Hanwha Defense USA partners with U.S. Army on 58-caliber cannon for K9 next-generation howitzer

Hanwha Defense USA and the US Army are integrating a 58 caliber 155mm cannon on the K9 howitzer to push artillery range beyond the M109A7.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Navy plans FY2026 purchase of 12 SM-3 Block IIA air defence missiles for Aegis warships

Pentagon’s FY2026 budget highlights the Navy’s Aegis system as a frontline defense against ballistic and hypersonic missile threats.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Marines to Procure 59 Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 30mm Turret and 32 Recovery Variants by 2026

The Pentagon’s FY2026 budget confirms the Amphibious Combat Vehicle as a long-term Marine Corps armored platform built for contested littoral warfare.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Army tests new Stryker armored vehicle 30mm cannon variant in day and night live-fire trials

U.S. Army Soldiers tested a new 30mm-armed Stryker 8x8 armored vehicle during live-fire gunnery at Yakima, signaling a leap in brigade firepower.

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[Soldier35]

The United States allegedly used LUCAS (Low-Cost Unmanned Aerial System) drones for the first time during Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela on January 3. Published videos show the drones' distinctive engine sound, similar to that of Iranian Shahed-136 drones or Russian Geran-2 drones. There is no official information yet from the US Department of War. LUCAS kamikaze drones were developed by the American company SpektreWorks and were first shown in July 2025. LUCAS drones are believed to be based on the FLM 136 target drone, previously shown by SpektreWorks. LUCAS drones can perform reconnaissance, operate in a swarm, or serve as a communications relay. The alleged technical specifications of LUCAS drones include: The drone's payload is 18 kg, with some estimates suggesting up to 50 kg. Flight time is up to 6 hours, at speeds up to 185 km/h. The drone's range is up to 650 km at altitudes up to 5,500 meters. It's worth noting that LUCAS drones are currently inferior in performance to the Geranium-2 drone. The estimated price of a LUCAS drone is $35,000-40,000.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. accelerates construction of USS Kennedy 2nd Ford-class aircraft carrier as USS Ford enters combat

U.S. to accelerate construction of USS John F. Kennedy second Ford-class aircraft carrier during a visit by Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of War, January 6, 2025

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[Mike1976]

Secretive RQ-170 stealth drone used by U.S. forces ahead of missions to capture Venezuela’s Maduro

Video confirms a U.S. RQ-170 Sentinel drone landing in Puerto Rico, though any link to Venezuela operations remains unverified and based on timing alone.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Deploys Three U-28A Draco Intelligence Aircraft Over North Atlantic During Tanker Standoff

U.S. Air Force U-28A Draco surveillance aircraft moved toward Iceland as the U.S. sought to seize an oil tanker amid Russian naval activity.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Marine Corps Tests Whether Industry Can Deliver 10,000 Drones in a Year at a $4,000 Cap

The Marine Corps plans to buy 10,000 FPV drones in 2026, signaling a major shift toward low-cost, attritable combat systems.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Will Triple Production of PAC-3 MSE Air Defense Interceptors by 2033

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon plan to triple PAC-3 MSE missile output, boosting U.S. and allied missile defense capacity.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Army Tests New 50mm Cannon as Part of Plan to Replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle

The U.S. Army has ordered 16 XM913 50mm cannons for XM30 trials, signaling a major leap in infantry fighting vehicle firepower.

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[Mike1976]

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Crosses 1,300 Aircraft With Record 2025 Deliveries

The F-35 program surpasses 1,300 aircraft as 2025 becomes Lockheed Martin’s highest delivery year on record.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Air Force Inducts First T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Training Aircraft Into Service

The U.S. Air Force begins a new era as the first T-7A Red Hawk jet trainer enters service to modernize pilot training.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Navy Awards GE Aerospace $1.42 Billion Contract for CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Engines

U.S. Navy awards GE Aerospace a $1.42B engine contract, securing CH-53K helicopter production for the Marine Corps.

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[Mike1976]

Collins Aerospace Wins $20.3M U.S. Navy Contract to Upgrade E-6B Mercury Aircraft's Nuclear Command Link

U.S. Navy awards Collins Aerospace a $20.3M contract to modernize E-6B Mercury nuclear command transmit systems.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Navy Christens USNS Lansing Spearhead-Class Fast Transport Ship for Expeditionary Operations

The U.S. Navy christens USNS Lansing, a Spearhead-class fast transport designed for expeditionary operations and rapid mobility.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Navy Funds Northrop Grumman to Develop New Rocket Motor to Counter Hypersonic Threats

The U.S. Navy is investing $94M in new missile propulsion to extend interceptor range against fast-moving and hypersonic threats.

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[Mike1976]

U.S. Shipbuilding Workforce Plan Targets Faster Fleet Growth to Narrow the Navy Gap With China

U.S. Labor Department funds allied-style shipbuilding training as the Trump administration pushes faster Navy production amid China competition.

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[Mike1976]

Canada confirms U.S. selection of its icebreaker for Arctic Security Cutter Program

The U.S. Coast Guard will base its Arctic Security Cutter fleet on Seaspan’s Multi-Purpose Icebreaker design to accelerate construction and restore Arctic fleet

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[Mike1976]

Navy Has A Plan To Attack Embarrassing Rust Caked On Its Warships

An image of a rust-streaked USS Dewey last year sparked Trump to demand change in how the Navy deals with "running rust."

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