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January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Army Inducts Shield AI V-BAT Drones

India has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aerial system for induction into the Indian Army, including licensed access to the company’s Hivemind autonomy software. The AI-driven system enables autonomous...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Fields Torpedo-Launched Undersea Drone

Japan has strengthened its maritime defense posture with the addition of a new unmanned underwater vehicle to the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s growing inventory of autonomous systems. Publicly showcased by...

January 29, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Awards Elbit $183M Air Munitions Deal

Israel has signed a $183-million multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply domestically produced air munitions, reinforcing both operational readiness and national defense manufacturing capacity. Issued by the Ministry...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

General Atomics Introduces New Maritime Aircraft

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has introduced the Do228 NXT, a modernized aircraft tailored for fast-evolving maritime surveillance and border security missions. Designed to perform reliably in demanding and austere...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Fincantieri Adds Cyber Protection to Navy Ships

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary e-phors, has signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance cyber protection across naval platforms. The program will integrate advanced cyber monitoring and response...

January 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Qatar Orders Thales Air Defense Radars

Thales has secured a contract to supply advanced Ground Master GM200 MM/A and GM400α air defense radars to the Qatar Emiri Air Force, reinforcing the country’s multi-layered air surveillance...

January 29, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

KNDS to Deliver 12 Leguan Bridgelayers to Lithuania

Lithuania has signed a €210-million contract with KNDS Deutschland for the procurement of 12 Leguan bridge-laying systems, significantly strengthening the country’s combat engineering and mobility capabilities. Mounted on Leopard...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Lays Keel for 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel-laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, to be named RSS Valour...