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January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Auterion Tests One-to-Many Drone Strike

Auterion has conducted a live-fire demonstration of a combat drone swarm at a US military range in Florida, showcasing one-to-many lethal strike capability using small, expendable unmanned systems. During...

Microchip Introduces Military-Grade Plastic-Packaged Surge Protection Components

Microchip Technology has launched a new family of military-certified transient voltage suppressor devices aimed at safeguarding aerospace and defense electronics against power surges, lightning, and electromagnetic disturbances. Branded as...

January 19, 2026
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New Product Launches
Cybersecurity

General Dynamics to Roll Out AI-Driven Cybersecurity at 187 USAF Installations

GDIT has been awarded a $120 million task order to field an AI-driven zero trust cybersecurity solution at 187 US Air Force installations around the world as part of...

January 19, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

US Navy Set to Field Its First Medium Uncrewed Surface Vessels

The US Navy is set to operationalize its first medium unmanned surface vessels as Seahawk and Sea Hunter enter fleet service and three new USV divisions are formed to...

January 19, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Windracers ULTRA UAV Achieves 2× Range With Increased Payload Capacity

Windracers has announced plans to upgrade its ULTRA drone to deliver 200 kilograms of payload across distances of more than 2,000 kilometers, with availability expected within months. The capability...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark Phases Out F-16 Fleet After 46 Years, Completes Shift to F-35

After 46 years of continuous service, Denmark has formally phased out the F-16 Fighting Falcon and is transitioning entirely to the F-35A Lightning II as its frontline combat aircraft....

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

DARPA Selects Shearwater AI to Boost UAV Endurance

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to support its Albatross program with AI software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly increase endurance. As a subcontractor, Shearwater will...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Clears $1.5B Modernization of Peru Naval Facility Near Chinese-Operated Port

Washington has approved a proposed $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale aimed at supporting the relocation and redevelopment of Peru’s Callao Naval Base, located near a Chinese-run port facility. The...

January 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

EuroTrophy Selected to Provide APS for Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks

EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to deliver Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 programs of Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and...

January 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Rheinmetall, EM&E Propose Indigenous Option for Spain’s Mobile Rocket Launcher

Rheinmetall Expal Munitions and EM&E Group have jointly proposed an indigenous solution to Spain’s Ministry of Defence for the SILAM high-mobility rocket launcher program, positioning it as a national...