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January 30, 2026
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Britain Debuts Baby Raptor and Raptor XL Autonomous Interceptors

The United Kingdom is placing renewed emphasis on speed to counter emerging aerial threats, unveiling two new high-speed interceptor concepts aimed at rapid and precise engagements. London Defence R&D...

January 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

American Defense Firms Integrate Quantum Capabilities into Air and Missile Shielding

A group of three US firms is investigating the role quantum computing could play in reshaping the country’s air and missile defense architecture. D-Wave Quantum, headquartered in California, is...

January 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Washington Clears $1.7B Materials Package for Spanish F100 MLU

Washington has cleared a $1.7 billion foreign military sales package to Spain aimed at supporting the mid-life upgrade of the Spanish Navy’s F100-class frigates. The modernization program applies to...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

Korea Launches Overseas Sales of Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has officially started exporting a homegrown engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank, eliminating its previous reliance on German-made powerplants. Known as the DV27K, the...

TTM Technologies Secures $200M Deal from RTX for LTAMDS Radar Parts

Raytheon, an RTX subsidiary, has awarded TTM Technologies a multi-year contract to supply critical electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar....

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Army Inducts Shield AI V-BAT Drones With AI-Powered Autonomous Software

The Indian Army has chosen Shield AI to supply its V-BAT unmanned aerial systems, including licenses for the company’s Hivemind AI autonomy software, which will be integrated directly into...

January 29, 2026
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Japan Integrates Torpedo-Launched Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Into Undersea Defense Capabilities

Japan has expanded its maritime defense posture by introducing a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into the JMSDF’s growing fleet of undersea assets. The service publicized the development on...

Israel Finalizes $183 Million Contract With Elbit Systems for Air-Launched Munitions

Israel has concluded a $183 million multi-year contract with Elbit Systems to deliver air munitions and further expand the nation’s domestic defense production infrastructure. The agreement, issued by the...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Russia Introduces Automated Tracking System for New Short-Range Air Defense Platforms

Russia has strengthened its battlefield air defense network with the introduction of Zubr, a new short-range air defense (SHORAD) system designed to counter emerging aerial threats. The system combines...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft Designed for Complex Maritime Operations

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft tailored for rapid-response maritime and border operations in complex and high-demand environments. Designed for flexibility, the platform’s...