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January 20, 2026
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France Launches Serial Production of VSR700

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 shipborne uncrewed aerial systems, transitioning the program from demonstration to serial production....

January 19, 2026
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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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US Renews MQ-9 Maintenance and Support Package for Italy’s Reaper UAVs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $14.3 million contract modification by the US to provide sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet....

January 18, 2026
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Poland Confirms MiG-29 Fighter Handover to Ukraine

Poland has announced plans to send up to nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, marking the first delivery once technical checks and operational arrangements are completed. While the government has...

January 18, 2026
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US Army Chooses Israeli HERO-90 for Accelerated Anti-Tank Trials

Under its LASSO program, the U.S. Army has placed the HERO‑90 loitering munition into an accelerated evaluation track aimed at strengthening infantry anti‑armor firepower. The move underscores the service’s...

January 17, 2026
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Army Approves XM204 for Top-Attack Anti-Armor Missions

The U.S. Army has approved accelerated operational use of the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, issuing an Urgent Materiel Release that speeds the system’s deployment to Europe. The decision reflects...

January 17, 2026
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Türkiye Rolls Out Low-Signature E-ZPT Armoured Vehicle

The first serial-produced E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, developed by MKE, has been delivered by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense following acceptance trials in Ankara. The program reflects a...

January 16, 2026
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US Navy Awards BAE $62M Hawkeye IFF Depot Service Deal

BAE Systems has been awarded a $62-million contract by the US Navy to establish a dedicated depot for the E-2D Hawkeye aircraft’s IFF system. The new maintenance center will...

January 16, 2026
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Axon Vision to Supply Leonardo DRS With Counter-Drone Technology

Leonardo DRS has secured a $350,000 AI counter-drone order from Axon Vision to enhance US military and homeland security capabilities. The systems will provide end-to-end detection, tracking, classification, and...

January 16, 2026
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UK Funds $373M Army Cyber Facility

A £279-million ($373-million) deal has been signed in the UK to construct a specialized base for the army’s cyber regiment. The development at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire...