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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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Unmanned Systems

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...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

U.S. Army Launches New 40mm Ammunition Production Facility and Test Range in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army and AMTEC Corporation have officially opened a new 40mm ammunition production line and a 200-meter indoor test range at AMTEC’s Janesville, Wisconsin facility, advancing the Army’s...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Fincantieri to Integrate Advanced Cybersecurity Systems on Italian Navy Vessels

Through its subsidiary e-phors, Fincantieri has entered into a contract with the Italian Navy to upgrade the cyber defense and resilience of naval units. The initiative will deploy an...

Qatar Procures Advanced Air Defense Radar Systems From Thales

Thales has been awarded a contract by the Qatar Emiri Air Force to deliver a new generation of air defense radar systems, enhancing Qatar’s ability to monitor and defend...

KNDS Secures Contract to Deliver 12 Leguan Armored Bridge-Laying Systems to Lithuania

Lithuania has awarded KNDS Deutschland a contract to procure 12 Leguan armored bridge layers, enhancing its combat engineering and mobility capabilities for armored and mechanized forces. The 210 million...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Conducts Keel-Laying Ceremony for Singapore’s Second Victoria-Class Warship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89). The...