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STM Lands NATO-Linked Autonomous Systems Order

STM has secured its first European contract for the export of KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions, establishing a foothold for Turkish autonomous weapons within a NATO and EU member-state....

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sri Lanka Gets 10 US Helicopters for Relief Ops

The delivery of ten TH-57 helicopters to Sri Lanka marks another step in expanding US-Sri Lankan defense cooperation, with a focus on humanitarian response and capacity building rather than...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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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Combat Service and Support Equipment
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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
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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 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Fourth Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette Takes Shape

Finland has reached a key milestone in naval modernization as construction begins on the fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette. Under Squadron 2020, the ships will replace multiple legacy platforms with a...

New Military Surge Devices from Microchip

A new surge-protection lineup from Microchip targets the growing need to protect mission-critical electronics without adding weight or cost. The JANPTX TVS devices meet full military qualification standards despite...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Italy’s Reaper Fleet Gets Extended US Support

General Atomics has received a $14.3-million contract update to continue maintenance and sustainment support for Italy’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet under a Foreign Military Sales framework. The cost-plus contract option...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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ULTRA Drone Upgrade Targets Heavy Lift

Windracers has announced an upcoming upgrade to its ULTRA unmanned aircraft that will double its heavy-lift capacity to 200 kilograms while preserving its long-range performance. The dual-use drone, already...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Danish Air Force Completes F-35 Transition

The Royal Danish Air Force has concluded operations of the F-16 after 46 years, shifting entirely toward the F-35A as its frontline combat aircraft. The transition reflects Denmark’s response...