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US Army Greenlights XM204 Top-Attack Ammo to Counter Russian Armor

The U.S. Army has authorized an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, fast‑tracking its deployment to Europe to counter emerging mechanized threats. The approval enables the...

January 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Leonardo Proteus Achieves First Autonomous Flight With UK Navy

The British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have completed the maiden autonomous flight of the Proteus full-size unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield, Cornwall. The flight demonstrates the helicopter’s ability...

BAE Secures $62M Navy E-2D Hawkeye IFF Support Contract

BAE Systems has received a $62-million award from the US Navy to create a dedicated service depot for the E-2D Hawkeye’s AN/APX-122A IFF system. The new center will expand...

January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Bulgaria Orders $32M Recon Kits From Teledyne for Stryker Vehicles

Bulgaria’s Stryker fleet will receive upgraded reconnaissance and surveillance kits from Teledyne FLIR Defense as part of a three-year, $32-million US Army contract, supporting the country’s military modernization objectives....

Leonardo DRS Procures AI Counter-UAS From Axon Vision

Leonardo DRS has placed a $350,000 order with Axon Vision for AI-based counter-UAS systems to support US defense and homeland security programs. The initial delivery includes AI-enabled solutions capable...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

UK Allocates $373M for Army Cyber Headquarters

The UK has committed £279 million ($373 million) to build a dedicated base for the army’s cyber regiment at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire. The new installation will...

January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Skyeton Develops Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV

Skyeton is enhancing the Raybird UAV with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system, offering longer flight times and reduced acoustic and thermal signatures. The drone can currently remain airborne for roughly...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

EDGE & Indra Partner to Establish Defense Hub in Spain

EDGE Group of the UAE and Spain’s Indra Group will jointly establish a defense manufacturing company in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons, aiming to strengthen European...

L3Harris Missile Unit to Receive $1B US Investment

The US plans to invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ newly established Missile Solutions business to expand production of solid rocket motors critical for major missile programs. The investment will...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Taiwan, US Collaborate on 155mm Shell Production

Taiwan has begun groundwork for co-producing 155mm artillery shells with the US, according to Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau. Lin explained that the shells are...