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January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders More Oshkosh Airdrop Vehicles

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo vehicles, enhancing airborne logistics support for Mobile Brigade Combat Teams. The procurement...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

India Approves $1.1B Boeing 767 Tankers

The Indian government has cleared the acquisition of six Boeing 767-based aerial refuelling aircraft in a move aimed at strengthening the Indian Air Force’s long-range operational capability. Estimated at...

January 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

TAIS Signs $1B Frigate Deal for Indonesia

Turkey’s TAIS Shipyards has entered into a landmark $1-billion defense agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holding to facilitate the delivery of two Istanbul-class frigates to the Indonesian Navy. Signed at...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Combat Drone Swarm Test Completed by Auterion

Auterion’s latest live-fire test highlights the growing maturity of autonomous drone swarm technology for battlefield use. Conducted in Florida, the demonstration showed how one operator can deploy and manage...

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Barzan, General Atomics Join on C2 Software

GA-ASI’s agreement with Barzan Holdings signals a strategic move beyond unmanned aircraft production into higher-level battle management and intelligence systems. Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies will jointly...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

VSR700 Naval Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

France has taken a key step toward operationalizing shipborne uncrewed aviation with a production order for six VSR700 drones for the French Navy. Awarded to Airbus Helicopters and Naval...

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
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January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Ammo Studied by India

India is working to enhance its frontline counter-drone capabilities through the development of a novel 7.62mm anti-UAS bullet that can be fired from standard infantry rifles. The ammunition is...