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January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh Wins New US Army Airdrop Order

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract from the US Army to supply 97 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo trucks, reinforcing the Army’s ability to rapidly...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India Clears Boeing 767 Aerial Tanker Buy

India’s Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of six multirole aerial refuelling aircraft to significantly enhance the operational reach and endurance of the Indian Air Force. The program,...

January 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey’s TAIS, Barzan Seal $1B Frigate Pact

Turkey’s TAIS Shipyards has finalized a $1-billion agreement with Qatar’s defense procurement authority, Barzan Holding, to support the construction of two Istanbul-class frigates for the Indonesian Navy. The agreement...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Auterion Demonstrates One-to-Many Drone Strikes

Auterion has successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of a combat drone swarm at a US military range in Florida, showcasing the ability of a single operator to control multiple...

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

GA, Qatar’s Barzan Team on Battle Management

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is expanding its footprint in command-and-control and intelligence software through a new partnership with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings. The two companies have signed a memorandum of...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

France Starts Serial Production of VSR700 Drone

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 shipborne uncrewed aerial systems, formally transitioning the platform from testing into serial...

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
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January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

India Starts R&D on Anti-Drone Bullets

India is developing a new type of 7.62mm rifle ammunition aimed at countering the growing threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems on the battlefield. The concept involves a...