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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...

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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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

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...

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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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...

January 29, 2026
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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...

Singapore and Epirus Partner on Microwave Weapons for Counter-Drone Missions

Singapore has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Epirus to examine the use of high-power microwave weapons for countering unmanned aerial systems. The partnership, involving the Defence Science...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Competition as New Challenger

Stavatti Aerospace has presented a competing vision for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance initiative, introducing a high-performance aircraft concept designed to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in...

NATO Selects Aselsan to Supply Air Defense IFF Technology

Turkish defense company Aselsan has secured a three-year NATO contract to provide Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator systems for use with man-portable air defense systems. Awarded under a...