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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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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...

January 28, 2026
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US Marine Corps Unveils Its First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone

The US Marine Corps’ 2nd Marine Logistics Group has unveiled its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed unmanned aerial system, designated HANX. By meeting NDAA requirements, the drone eliminates risks associated with...

January 28, 2026
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Ukraine Takes Delivery of French-Supplied Rodeur 330 Drones

EOS Technologie, headquartered in Bordeaux, has begun delivering its Rodeur 330 unmanned aerial vehicles to Ukraine as part of international support for the country’s ongoing war effort. The delivery...

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Partner to Develop Counter-UAS Solutions

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have formalized a partnership to collaborate on advanced counter-UAS solutions aimed at protecting critical assets. Under the agreement, TYTAN’s high-speed interceptor drones will be integrated...

January 28, 2026
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Thales Introduces Pocket-Sized Daytime Sniper Detection System for Troops

Thales has unveiled a compact counter-sniper solution that could significantly reduce a sniper’s ability to remain concealed during daylight operations. The Modular Counter Sniper System is designed to identify...

Four Companies Partner on UAE’s Next-Generation Autonomous Logistics Platform

UAE defense logistics is set for a major transformation as a group of companies collaborates on a new Autonomous Logistics Platform (ALP). The initiative, spearheaded by EDGE in partnership...

January 28, 2026
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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...

January 28, 2026
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Teledyne Delivers Initial GAVIA AUV Batch to Swedish Navy

Teledyne Marine’s Gavia business unit has handed over the first batch of four GAVIA AUVs to Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration under a long-term framework agreement. The program supports the...