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January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Exail to Deliver K-Ster Minehunting Drones

Exail’s latest contract for its K-Ster underwater mine disposal drones underscores the rising priority placed on autonomous naval warfare systems. Valued at €40 million, the order involves the supply...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

High-Speed Drone Interceptor Deployed in Ukraine

Ukraine’s counter-drone capabilities have been reinforced with the deployment of General Cherry’s AIR SPEED interceptor, a lightweight, high-performance system built for rapid engagements. With a top speed exceeding 230...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Procures Tactical Mapping Drones

The US Army has expanded its use of lightweight tactical drones by acquiring six eBee TAC systems from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH. The fixed-wing, hand-launched drones are...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Launch Laser Weapons JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward formalizing a joint venture dedicated to laser weapon development, with an initial emphasis on naval drone defense systems. Expected to be launched...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania OKs Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania has taken a major step in modernizing its land forces by approving the purchase of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles through a joint European procurement framework. Partnering...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Spain Launches R&D for Leopard 2 Successor

Spain has initiated early development work on a next-generation main battle tank by awarding Indra Sistemas a €45-million R&D contract aimed at defining the technologies that will underpin armored...

Turkish Defense Exports Hit $10B Milestone

Turkey’s defense and aviation exports reached $10 billion in 2025, representing a 48 percent increase compared to $7.1 billion recorded the previous year. According to the Presidency of Defense...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

China Showcases Self-Powered Stealth Tech

Chinese researchers have unveiled a so-called “smart surface” technology capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves while simultaneously supporting communication and sensing functions. The concept integrates...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Titan, Trojan Fleets Set for Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined plans for a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets through an industry partnership framework. According...

CACI Reinforces Space Force Base Networks

CACI International has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to modernize enterprise-level network infrastructure across US Space Force installations. The work falls under...