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January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Japan Fields Torpedo-Launched Undersea Drone

Japan has strengthened its maritime defense posture with the addition of a new unmanned underwater vehicle to the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s growing inventory of autonomous systems. Publicly showcased by...

Israel Awards Elbit $183M Air Munitions Deal

Israel has signed a $183-million multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply domestically produced air munitions, reinforcing both operational readiness and national defense manufacturing capacity. Issued by the Ministry...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

General Atomics Introduces New Maritime Aircraft

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has introduced the Do228 NXT, a modernized aircraft tailored for fast-evolving maritime surveillance and border security missions. Designed to perform reliably in demanding and austere...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri Adds Cyber Protection to Navy Ships

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary e-phors, has signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance cyber protection across naval platforms. The program will integrate advanced cyber monitoring and response...

Qatar Orders Thales Air Defense Radars

Thales has secured a contract to supply advanced Ground Master GM200 MM/A and GM400α air defense radars to the Qatar Emiri Air Force, reinforcing the country’s multi-layered air surveillance...

KNDS to Deliver 12 Leguan Bridgelayers to Lithuania

Lithuania has signed a €210-million contract with KNDS Deutschland for the procurement of 12 Leguan bridge-laying systems, significantly strengthening the country’s combat engineering and mobility capabilities. Mounted on Leopard...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

ST Engineering Lays Keel for 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel-laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, to be named RSS Valour...

January 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Takes Delivery of First KF41 Lynx IFVs

The Italian Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, formally launching the Army Armoured Combat Systems program. Delivered by Leonardo Rheinmetall Military...