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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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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
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 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Clears $1.5B Upgrade of Peru Naval Base

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.5-billion Foreign Military Sale to support the redesign and relocation of Peru’s main naval base at Callao, a move with both...

Microchip Unveils Mil-Grade Surge Protectors

Microchip Technology has introduced the JANPTX family of military-certified transient voltage suppressors designed to protect sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from power surges and electromagnetic interference. Unlike traditional hermetic...

January 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

General Dynamics Deploys AI Cyber for USAF

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a $120-million task order to deploy an AI-enabled zero-trust cybersecurity system across 187 US Air Force bases worldwide. Under the Next Generation...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Navy Readies First Medium USVs

The US Navy is preparing to bring its first medium unmanned surface vessels into active fleet service, with the Seahawk and Sea Hunter transitioning from experimental platforms to operational...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Renews MQ-9 Sustainment for Italy

The United States has approved a $14.3-million contract modification awarding General Atomics Aeronautical Systems continued responsibility for sustaining the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 unmanned aircraft fleet. The funding supports...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Windracers ULTRA Drone Boosts Range, Payload

British drone manufacturer Windracers is preparing to significantly enhance the payload and range of its ULTRA unmanned aircraft, increasing lift capacity to 200 kilograms while maintaining a range of...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Denmark Ends F-16 Era, Moves to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after more than four decades of service, completing a transition toward full reliance on the F-35A Lightning II. The final...