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January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Raybird UAV Gets Hydrogen Upgrade From Skyeton

Skyeton has unveiled an upgraded version of its Raybird UAV, featuring a hydrogen-electric propulsion system that extends flight duration and enhances stealth capabilities. This modernization marks a departure from...

January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Bulgaria Selects Teledyne Recon Kits for Stryker Fleet

Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier fleet is set to receive enhanced reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as Teledyne FLIR Defense prepares to deliver advanced sensor integration kits under a US Army-backed...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Britain Commits $373M to New Army Cyber Unit Base

The United Kingdom has approved a £279 million defense infrastructure contract to establish a new home for the Army’s cyber regiment, reinforcing national capabilities in cyber defense and information...

Axon Vision to Supply AI Counter-Drone Tech to Leonardo

Axon Vision has secured a $350,000 order from Leonardo DRS to supply AI-driven counter-drone systems aimed at enhancing US defense and homeland security capabilities. The purchase represents an early...

US Navy Awards $62M E-2D Hawkeye IFF Contract to BAE

The US Navy has selected BAE Systems for a $62 million contract to create a new maintenance and support depot for the E-2D Hawkeye IFF system, expanding sustainment capabilities...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Taiwan Joins US in Local Production of 155mm Ammunition

In a strategic pivot to fortify defenses against China’s aggression, Taiwan has launched preliminary joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States. Armaments Bureau chief Lt. Gen....

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Indra and EDGE Launch New Defense Production Facility

EDGE Group of the UAE and Spain’s Indra Group are set to launch a joint defense production facility in León, Spain, designed to manufacture loitering munitions and smart weapon...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Awards $490M Drone and C-UAS Deal to Trust Auto

The US Air Force has selected Trust Automation for a $490 million contract to accelerate the deployment of unmanned and counter-UAS solutions, addressing the growing threat posed by small...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

French Army Selects UNAC Robots for Explosive Disposal

The DGA has selected UNAC to supply 34 next-generation explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army as part of the ROBIN program, which focuses on providing engineering regiments...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saab Delivers Second SIGINT Vessel to Polish Navy

The launch of ORP Henryk Zygalski marks the completion of Poland’s DELFIN-class SIGINT vessel construction phase, with Saab delivering the second and final ship under the two-unit program. The...