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January 18, 2026

NatSecPulse — Defense Tech Signal Sunday

🔎 Defense Tech Signal — Sunday

• The U.S. Army’s slip in fielding the Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon underscores ongoing integration and production challenges in one of DoD’s highest‑priority strike modernization efforts.
• The U.S. Navy’s approval of a large SM‑2 Block IIICU missile deal signals continued investment in upgraded air and missile defense interceptors for surface combatants.
• Morocco’s review of acquiring South Korea’s K2 Black Panther tanks and KM‑SAM air defense system points to expanding adoption of non‑U.S. defense platforms and associated digital fire control and C2 systems.

Sources: 1) Defence Blog — https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-misses-deadline-for-dark-eagle-hypersonic-weapon/
2) Naval Technology — https://www.naval-technology.com/news/us-navy-signs-off-on-large-sm-2-block-iiicu-missile-deal/
3) Harpgamer — https://harpgamer.com/harpforum/topic/35495-defence-blog-morocco-reviews-south-korean-tank-acquisition/

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