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January 19, 2026
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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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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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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...

January 19, 2026
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DARPA Selects Shearwater AI for Longer Flights

DARPA has selected Shearwater Aerospace to provide AI-driven software for its Albatross program, which aims to extend drone endurance by exploiting atmospheric energy rather than adding new hardware. As...

January 18, 2026
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Up to 9 MiG-29 Jets Approved for Transfer From Poland to Ukraine

Poland is set to provide Ukraine with up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets in the initial tranche, slightly below earlier expectations of ten aircraft. Government approval has been granted,...

SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Enhancements Boost US Navy Medium-Range Defense

The SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU medium‑range surface‑to‑air missile was on display at SNA 2026, highlighting how the U.S. Navy is modernizing its long‑serving Standard Missile‑2 inventory. Known as the RIM‑66P,...

HERO-90 Munition Selected for Rapid Army Anti-Armor Testing

The U.S. Army has selected UVision’s HERO‑90 loitering munition for evaluation under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) initiative, advancing efforts to provide dismounted troops with precision...

January 17, 2026
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Electric E-ZPT APC Enters Service in Türkiye

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the first E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier built for serial production by MKE, following successful acceptance testing in Ankara. The initiative signals...

XM204 Anti-Tank Rounds Approved for Europe Deployment

The U.S. Army has cleared the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition for urgent operational use, authorizing its accelerated fielding to Europe under an Urgent Materiel Release. The move highlights the...

January 17, 2026
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UK Royal Navy Flies First Autonomous Leonardo Proteus

The UK Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have achieved the first flight of the Proteus unmanned helicopter under autonomous control at Predannack Airfield in Cornwall. As the United Kingdom’s...