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January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Raybird UAV Gets Hydrogen Power Upgrade From Skyeton

The Raybird UAV from Skyeton is getting a next-generation upgrade, incorporating a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motor for extended and stealthy flight operations. This new configuration allows the drone...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

£373M Invested in New Army Cyber Command Center

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £279-million ($373-million) contract to build a purpose-built base for its army cyber regiment. Located at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire,...

AI-Based Anti-Drone Systems Ordered by Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS has commissioned Axon Vision for $350,000 to deliver AI-driven counter-uncrewed aircraft systems for US defense and homeland security operations. The contract covers an initial batch of AI-enabled...

January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Teledyne to Equip Bulgarian Strykers With $32M ISR Kits

Teledyne FLIR Defense is set to equip Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carriers with reconnaissance and surveillance kits under a $32-million, three-year US Army contract. The suite combines the TacFLIR 280-HDEP...

$62M US Navy E-2D IFF Maintenance Contract Goes to BAE Systems

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems for $62 million to establish a new depot supporting the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe system. Located at Fleet Readiness Center...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Awards $490M Unmanned Systems Deal to Trust Automation

The US Air Force has selected Trust Automation for a contract worth as much as $490 million to advance unmanned and counter‑unmanned aerial system technologies. The award supports rapid...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Delivers Second Signals Intelligence Ship to Poland

Saab has launched the ORP Henryk Zygalski, the second and final ship in Poland’s DELFIN-class signals intelligence program. Following the July 2025 launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki, both vessels...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

French Army Awards Robotic EOD System Deal to UNAC

France’s DGA has selected UNAC to provide up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots for its Army as part of the ROBIN program. ROBIN aims to deliver a...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Joint Taiwan-US Initiative to Manufacture 155mm Artillery Rounds

Taiwan is moving forward with plans for joint production of 155mm artillery shells alongside the United States, Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau, confirmed. Lin cited...

US Commits $1B to L3Harris Missile Solutions

L3Harris’ Missile Solutions unit is set to receive a $1 billion investment from the US to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors for key missile systems. The funding...