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January 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UK Selects Firms for Apache Drone Wingman Concept

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project NYX, its flagship loyal wingman initiative for Army Aviation, has entered a critical prototype development stage. The program has tasked...

January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Successfully Fires PrSM Rocket Motor Test

Northrop Grumman has successfully tested another Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 rocket motor, marking a critical step in strengthening the US Army’s long-range strike and deep fires capability. The...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Proven Counter-Drone System

Romania is set to introduce the Merops anti-drone system into military service after the platform proved effective against Russian Shahed loitering munitions during operations in Ukraine. Senior Romanian defense...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

Challenger 3 Tank Reaches Key Milestone With Firing

The British Army has reached a critical milestone in its armored vehicle modernization efforts as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land completed the first crewed live-fire trial of the Challenger 3...

January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Develops 7.62mm ‘Anti-Drone’ Bullet Technology

India is working to strengthen its frontline counter-UAS defenses through the development of a new 7.62mm anti-drone ammunition, potentially allowing infantry units to neutralize hostile drones using standard-issue rifles....

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

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 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark Ends 46-Year F-16 Service, Transitions to F-35

The Royal Danish Air Force has formally concluded operations of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, retiring the aircraft after more than four decades of continuous service. The milestone was marked...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Clears $1.5B Peru Naval Base Upgrade Near China Port

The United States has cleared a proposed $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale aimed at supporting the design and construction of new facilities for Peru’s primary naval base in Callao,...