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January 13, 2026
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Germany Places Order for Eight MQ-9B Maritime Surveillance and ASW Drones

Germany has contracted General Atomics to supply eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft for the German Navy, expanding its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Initial deliveries are planned...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

ATN Introduces Its Most Advanced Thermal Optics With Sixth-Generation Imaging

ATN has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant upgrade through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced image processing, and combat-ready construction. The flagship ThOR 6 Elite...

January 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Croatia Pushes Ahead With Naval Warship Procurement

Croatia is moving forward with plans to purchase two corvettes in a deal valued between 660 million euros ($768 million) and 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion), according to defense...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

KF-21 Boramae Approaches Operational Service After Flight Test Completion

South Korea has successfully wrapped up all flight tests of the KF-21 Boramae, marking a major milestone toward fielding the country’s next-generation combat aircraft with the Republic of Korea...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Expands UK Operations to Scale Underwater Drone Manufacturing

HII has significantly expanded its Portchester, UK, facility dedicated to unmanned underwater vehicles, doubling its size to better support customers operating the REMUS family of autonomous underwater drones. The...

January 13, 2026
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Cyprus Accepts Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon Surveillance UAVs

Cyprus has inducted two H-10 Poseidon surveillance unmanned aerial systems into National Guard service, with the platforms supplied by local drone manufacturer Swarmly Aero, local outlets reported. The H-10...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Places Order for Eight MQ-9B Maritime Surveillance and ASW Drones

ATN Introduces Its Most Advanced Thermal Optics With Sixth-Generation Imaging

Croatia Pushes Ahead With Naval Warship Procurement

KF-21 Boramae Approaches Operational Service After Flight Test Completion

HII Expands UK Operations to Scale Underwater Drone Manufacturing

Cyprus Accepts Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon Surveillance UAVs

UK Launches Program to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

Hawkeye EOSS Chosen to Support Next-Gen Mobile Air Defense Targeting

Sweden Commits $1.6 Billion to Strengthen National Air Defense Capabilities

Aeva Unveils 360° AI-Powered LiDAR Sensor for Short-Range Autonomous Systems