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January 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Georgia Guard Trains Troops on Quadcopter Drones

The Georgia Army National Guard has launched a new initiative to train its personnel as proficient drone operators. The 12-day Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator’s Course focuses on small, first-person-view...

January 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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

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

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 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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,...

January 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Raybird UAV Gets Hydrogen Power Upgrade From Skyeton

The Raybird UAV from Skyeton is getting a next-generation upgrade, incorporating a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motor for extended and stealthy flight operations. This new configuration allows the drone...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Fifth-Generation USV From Textron Boasts Larger Payload and Reach

Textron Systems is advancing its autonomous maritime lineup with a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV) that offers higher payload capacity, extended operational reach, and expanded mission versatility. Constructed...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Aeva Launches 360-Degree AI LiDAR Sensor

US sensor firm Aeva has unveiled Omni, a compact short-range 4D LiDAR system designed to enhance situational awareness for physical AI platforms. Omni is intended for integration across autonomous...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Russia’s Oreshnik Missile Raises NATO Concerns

Russia has confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike against the Ukrainian city of Lviv, marking only the second known operational deployment of...