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January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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France Delivers Rodeur 330 Drones to Ukraine

Ukraine has received its first batch of Rodeur 330 unmanned aerial vehicles from French firm EOS Technologie, strengthening Kyiv’s drone capabilities as the conflict with Russia approaches its fourth...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

USMC Develops NDAA-Approved 3D-Printed Drone

The US Marine Corps has unveiled its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone, developed by the 2nd Marine Logistics Group as part of a broader effort to expand secure, low-cost unmanned...

January 28, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Thales Develops Handheld Device to Spot Snipers

Daylight sniping may soon become far more challenging following the introduction of a new portable counter-sniper system by Thales. The company’s Modular Counter Sniper System is designed to locate...

January 28, 2026
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Land Platforms
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KF41 Lynx IFVs Delivered to Italy Under A2CS

Italy has officially launched its Army Armoured Combat Systems (A2CS) program following the delivery of the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army. The handover...

Aselsan Wins NATO Contract for Air Defense IFF

Turkish defense company Aselsan has secured a three-year NATO contract to provide advanced IFF interrogator systems for MANPADS, reinforcing the alliance’s efforts to improve airspace safety and air defense...

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Team Up for Anti-Drone Systems

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Germany’s and Europe’s counter-drone defense capabilities. The collaboration focuses on combining sensor fusion, command-and-control software, and kinetic...

UAE Launches Next-Gen Autonomous Logistics Program

The United Arab Emirates is taking a significant step toward automated defense sustainment with the development of a new Autonomous Logistics Platform (ALP), driven by a coalition of local...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Mach 4 Aircraft Emerges as F/A-XX Contender

US-based Stavatti Aerospace has entered the competitive landscape of the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) initiative with the reveal of its SM-39 Razor fighter concept. The aircraft...

January 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Turkey Deploys High-Rate Counter-Drone Weapon

Turkey is strengthening its airspace defense against unauthorized drones with the deployment of Trakon Lite 134, a remotely controlled weapon system capable of delivering up to 3,000 rounds per...

January 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Norwegian Firms Advance Swarm Mine-Clearing Tech

Eelume and Maritime Robotics have unveiled a collaborative concept that brings together unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater vehicles to transform mine countermeasures operations. The approach centers on linking...