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U.S. Navy CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle wants to use modular “distributed shipbuilding,” inspired by Virginia-class submarine construction, to speed up the FF(X) frigate program and leverage foreign allies to close the vast production gap with China.
Denmark is increasing military forces in Greenland “from today” alongside NATO allies like Germany. The move, responding to Arctic “security tensions,” follows high-stakes U.S. talks where Danish and Greenlandic leaders firmly rejected any violation of their territorial integrity.
Rheinmetall and Spanish partner EM&E have submitted a joint proposal for Spain’s sovereign SILAM rocket launcher program. Announced on January 14, 2026, the plan seeks to end foreign reliance, enabling Spain to independently produce advanced long-range artillery systems.
Chinese military researchers are building more than 10 experimental quantum warfare weapons, reported Science and Technology Daily. Led by a National University of Defence Technology lab, the project aims to process battlefield data in seconds and detect stealth aircraft, fundamentally reshaping modern combat.
The US Navy is implementing a new fleet-wide plan to attack pervasive rust on its warships, a problem deemed a readiness risk. Mark Lattner, the Navy’s corrosion chief, says solutions include better paint, sailor-friendly tools, and a new inspection smartphone app to track progress.
The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology a $988-million contract for a fleet-wide digital overhaul. The deal modernizes the critical C5ISR systems that link ships, aircraft, and shore stations, ensuring seamless communication and combat dominance in modern naval warfare.
Xi’an ASN Technology Group, under NORINCO, has flown its Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft. China’s first UAV for high-altitude complex terrain, it can haul tonne-level cargo 1,800 km and land on sub-200-meter dirt strips, automating the entire logistics chain.
Facing a tight 2030 deadline, Saab CEO Micael Johansson told Reuters the company will parallelize production across multiple Swedish plants to build three A-26 submarines for Poland in a multi-billion dollar defence deal.
Researchers from the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Centre used their novel PADJ-X software to simulate the US B-21 stealth bomber, finding potential for a 15% increase in aerodynamic efficiency and major stability improvements, showcasing a powerful tool for reverse-engineering advanced aircraft designs.
Chinese military analysts reveal plans to supercharge the J-20 stealth fighter with advanced radar, domestic WS-15 engines, and AI integration for beyond-visual-range combat. The upgrades will better integrate the “Mighty Dragon” with GJ-11 stealth drones, shaping a new era of networked aerial warfare.
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