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January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Spain Launches R&D for Leopard 2 Successor

Spain has initiated early development work on a next-generation main battle tank by awarding Indra Sistemas a €45-million R&D contract aimed at defining the technologies that will underpin armored...

January 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Morocco Begins Barak MX Air Defense Rollout

The reported activation of Morocco’s Barak MX air defense system marks a major enhancement of the country’s integrated air and missile defense posture. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Lantronix Unveils AI Platform for Drone Dev

Lantronix’s introduction of its Drone Reference Platform highlights the increasing convergence of artificial intelligence and unmanned aviation. Built as an all-in-one development solution, the platform reduces integration complexity and...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fleet Care Goes Digital in US Navy Trial

The US Navy has initiated testing of a new digital healthcare system aboard the destroyer USS Carney, aiming to modernize medical care for sailors deployed far from shore. The...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

China Showcases Self-Powered Stealth Tech

Chinese researchers have unveiled a so-called “smart surface” technology capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves while simultaneously supporting communication and sensing functions. The concept integrates...

January 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

LIG Nex1 to Develop Korea Stand-Off EW Jet

South Korea has launched a major program to develop its first dedicated stand-off electronic warfare aircraft, with LIG Nex1 leading system development under a $1.1-billion contract. Working with Korean...

January 1, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Kalyani Naval Guns Slated for 2026 Trials

Kalyani Strategic Systems, the defence-focused subsidiary of Bharat Forge, is preparing to begin proof testing in 2026 of two indigenously developed naval gun systems—a 30mm close-in naval cannon and...

December 28, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

Aselsan Tolun Munition Tested on Turkish F-16

Aselsan has completed the first live air-to-surface firing of its indigenous Tolun precision-guided munition from a Turkish Air Force F-16, expanding the weapon’s operational envelope beyond unmanned platforms. The...

December 27, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

Ukraine Eyes SAMP/T NG After Test Success

France has successfully completed the first live-fire test of the SAMP/T NG air defense system, validating its next-generation engagement module and Ground Fire radar. Conducted at the Biscarrosse test...

December 24, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Builds Naval Manned-Unmanned Network

South Korea’s defense industry is moving beyond experimentation toward real-world application of manned-unmanned teaming at sea, with a government-funded effort focused on combat-capable unmanned surface vessels designed to integrate...