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January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Italian Navy Vessels to Get Fincantieri Cyber Shield

The Italian Navy has moved to strengthen its cyber defenses by awarding a contract to Fincantieri’s digital subsidiary e-phors for enhanced onboard cyber resilience solutions. The system will provide...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Army Launches 40mm Ammo Plant, Test Range

The US Army has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial base with the opening of a new 40mm grenade production line at AMTEC’s Wisconsin facility. The modernized line...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

New GA Aircraft Targets Complex Sea Missions

The Do228 NXT marks General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ effort to enhance operational flexibility for maritime and border forces facing increasingly dynamic mission requirements. Engineered for rugged conditions, the aircraft’s...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Russia Upgrades SHORAD With Auto-Tracking

The Russian military’s Zubr SHORAD system reflects a growing emphasis on countering small, agile aerial threats on the modern battlefield. By combining airspace surveillance sensors with automated tracking and...

Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Air Weapons Contract

The Israeli government has moved to strengthen its defense industrial base through a major air munitions order awarded to Elbit Systems under a multi-year framework valued at $183 million....

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UUV Boosts Japan’s Undersea Defense Arsenal

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has revealed the introduction of a new UUV, signaling continued investment in unmanned undersea warfare and maritime security capabilities. Designed for launch and recovery...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

V-BAT AI Drones Join Indian Army Fleet

The Indian Army’s selection of the V-BAT drone system marks a significant step in integrating AI-enabled autonomy into military operations. Featuring vertical takeoff and landing capability, the platform can...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Marines Field First NDAA-Ready 3D-Printed Drone

The US Marine Corps has taken a significant step toward autonomous drone production with the introduction of HANX, its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed unmanned aircraft. Developed internally by the 2nd...

Aselsan Chosen by NATO for IFF Systems

Aselsan has secured a three-year NATO contract to deliver Mode-5 IFF interrogator systems for integration with MANPADS, strengthening the alliance’s ability to distinguish friendly aircraft from hostile threats. Managed...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Receives GAVIA Underwater Drones

Sweden has received its first batch of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles from Teledyne Marine, marking a key milestone in expanding national undersea autonomy. The field-reconfigurable AUVs offer flexible deployment...