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January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India Adds AI-Enabled V-BAT Drones to Army Fleet

The Indian Army has chosen Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aerial system, incorporating the company’s Hivemind artificial intelligence autonomy software, to strengthen its unmanned aerial and ISR capabilities. The procurement...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Japan Strengthens Undersea Defense With New UUV System

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has expanded its undersea warfare toolkit with the addition of a new domestically developed unmanned underwater vehicle, reinforcing Japan’s focus on modernizing its maritime...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Singapore’s 2nd Victoria-Class Warship Keel Laid

Singapore’s shipbuilder ST Engineering has completed the keel-laying of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel for the Republic of Singapore Navy, signaling continued progress on one of the country’s...

Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Deal for Advanced Air Munitions

The Israeli government has awarded Elbit Systems a $183 million, multi-year contract to provide air munitions, marking another step in Israel’s drive to strengthen domestic defense production and inventory...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Italian Navy Ships to Get Cyber Defense From Fincantieri

Fincantieri Group has reinforced its role in Italy’s naval digital transformation after its subsidiary e-phors secured a contract to improve the cybersecurity of Italian Navy vessels. The agreement focuses...

Thales Secures Qatari Contract for Air Defense Radars

Thales has been selected by the Qatar Emiri Air Force to deliver a suite of next-generation air defense radars, reinforcing the Gulf nation’s aerial surveillance and early-warning capabilities. The...

Lithuania Orders 12 Leguan Bridge Layers From KNDS

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense has awarded KNDS Deutschland a contract for the procurement of 12 Leguan bridge layer systems, aimed at improving armored unit mobility and engineering support...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

General Atomics Launches Aircraft for Complex Maritime Missions

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is strengthening its maritime aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT aircraft, a platform tailored for high-tempo maritime patrol and border security missions....

Epirus, Singapore Develop Microwave Weapons vs Drones

Singapore and Epirus have signed an MoU to jointly assess high-power microwave counter-drone technology, marking a step forward in the city-state’s efforts to counter increasingly sophisticated unmanned aerial threats....

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Sweden Receives First GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Sweden has taken delivery of the first batch of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles as part of a long-term agreement with Teledyne Gavia, reinforcing the country’s push to modernize its...