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January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Auterion Tests Coordinated Multi-Target Combat Drone Swarm

At a US military range in Florida, Auterion demonstrated a live-fire combat drone swarm, proving the ability of a single operator to conduct one-to-many strike missions using autonomous, expendable...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

France Confirms Shipborne Drone Capability With VSR700

The French Navy is set to field a serially produced shipborne drone capability following a contract award by France’s defense procurement agency to Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group for...

German Air Force Selects Aces for Advanced Combat Training

Private air combat training provider Top Aces has secured a decade-long contract with Germany’s military, valued at up to €420 million, to deliver high-fidelity adversary and joint-force training services....

January 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Hyunmoo-5 ‘Monster Missile’ Enters S Korea Frontline Service

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces have begun frontline deployment of the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, a major addition to the country’s conventional deterrence capabilities against North Korea. Nicknamed the...

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Qatar’s Barzan and General Atomics Develop BMS Software

US unmanned systems manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is strengthening its presence in command, control, and intelligence software with a new cooperation agreement signed with Qatar-based defense firm Barzan...

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sri Lanka Boosts Disaster Response With 10 US Helicopters

As part of efforts to bolster emergency response and aviation training, the United States has officially handed over 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lankan Air Force...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Shearwater AI Wins DARPA Contract to Boost Drone Flight

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to deliver AI-powered flight optimization software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly extend airborne endurance. The work supports DARPA’s Albatross program,...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Windracers ULTRA Boosts Range, Supports Heavier Payloads

British drone manufacturer Windracers is set to significantly enhance the performance of its ULTRA cargo drone, increasing its payload capacity to 200 kilograms while maintaining a range of more...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Navy Prepares First Medium Unmanned Surface Ships

The US Navy is moving closer to routine operational use of medium unmanned surface vessels, with the Sea Hunter and Seahawk set to enter fleet service and new organizational...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Fourth Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette Construction Starts

The Finnish Navy’s Squadron 2020 program has reached a key production phase as Rauma Marine Constructions begins work on the fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette, bringing all vessels in the class...