L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a multi-year contract to supply the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps with 34 T7 robotic systems to support explosive ordnance disposal missions.

Designed for high-risk environments, the T7 robots enable operators to detect and neutralize explosive threats from a safe distance through advanced mobility, precision manipulation and user-friendly controls.

The program includes system delivery and comprehensive operator training, with initial deliveries beginning in 2026. This award builds on L3Harris’ established role in military robotics, with its systems already in use by the U.S. Air Force, Australian Defence Force and U.K. Ministry of Defence.

Source: L3Harris
Associated URL: https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/01/us-navy-and-marines-select-l3harris-t7-robots-enhance-ordnance

MARIGNANE--Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract from Ghana’s Ministry of Defence covering four helicopters: two H175M military variants, one ACH175, and one ACH160. The two H175Ms will be operated as multi-mission platforms, supporting transport, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and disaster relief operations. The ACH175 and ACH160 will be used primarily for transport roles.

The agreement marks Airbus Helicopters’ return to Ghana, with an emphasis on long-term customer support and partnership. Airbus highlighted the selection of the H175M as a demonstration of the aircraft’s versatility across defence and security missions, while also positioning Ghana as a leading West African customer for Airbus Corporate Helicopters’ premium ACH160 and ACH175 models.

The H175, in service since 2014, is a super-medium helicopter known for its combination of long range, payload capacity, and smooth flight characteristics, enabling a wide range of civil and military missions. The ACH160 incorporates 68 patented technologies and offers increased cabin space and larger windows for enhanced passenger comfort.

Source: Airbus
Associated URL: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-01-ghana-places-first-order-for-multi-mission-airbus-helicopters
Author: Airbus 

GREENLAWN, N.Y. - The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62 million contract to begin a new capability in the current depot line at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego, California, for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft interrogator system. The effort will provide testing, troubleshooting, diagnostic, and repair capabilities for the APX-122A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator system.

The interrogator system provides enhanced identification and enables faster decision making to distinguish between allied forces and potential threats in contested scenarios, giving operators the situational awareness they need to complete their missions. The E-2D carries out a variety of tactical missions that include command and control, border security, search and rescue, and missile defense.

BAE Systems will develop a depot test station within its facilities to perform diagnostics and repairs on critical modules within the E-2D IFF system and provide sustainment support once delivered to the U.S. Navy at the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest.

Source: BAE Systems
Associated URL: https://www.baesystems.com/en-us