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January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Exail Secures Naval Orders for K-Ster Drones

Exail has been awarded a €40 million ($46.8 million) contract to deliver hundreds of K-Ster unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles to multiple navies, reinforcing the company’s position in the...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Lantronix Targets Smart Drone Dev With AI Platform

Technology firm Lantronix has launched an AI-powered Drone Reference Platform designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for military, security, and commercial use. The solution is...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Next-Gen USV Expands Autonomous Littoral Ops

Shift Coastal Technologies is expanding the reach of autonomous maritime systems with the introduction of the OceanSled Explorer, a new unmanned surface vehicle designed for operations in dangerous littoral...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA Launch Laser Arms Venture

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward the creation of a joint venture for laser weapons development, with formal establishment targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The proposed...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Selects 30 Turkish Hurjet Trainers for F-5 Replacement

Spain has confirmed plans to procure 30 Turkish-built Hürjet advanced jet trainers, replacing the long-serving F-5 aircraft and reshaping how the Spanish Air and Space Force trains future fighter...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

China Unveils Tech to Power Stealth Jets Using Radar Energy

Chinese scientists have outlined a new approach to electromagnetic technology with the creation of a multifunctional smart surface designed to convert electromagnetic waves into usable electricity. The researchers say...

Turkey’s Defense Aviation Exports Surpass $10B in 2025

Turkey recorded a major milestone in 2025 as its defense and aviation exports surpassed $10 billion, reflecting a sharp year-on-year growth of nearly 50 percent. The Presidency of Defense...

CACI Wins $12.5B Framework to Upgrade Space Force Networks

The US Space Force has awarded CACI International a contract worth up to $212 million over five years to deliver enterprise network infrastructure upgrades across its domestic installations. The...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Buys 200 Puma IFVs With Spike AT Missiles for $4.9B

Germany has awarded a €4.2 billion procurement contract to the Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the acquisition of 200 additional Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Army Titan and Trojan Armored Vehicles Get Mid-Life Upgrade

The British Army is set to modernize its Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets under a newly announced industry partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. The...