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January 28, 2026
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Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Backed by Singapore

Singapore is moving to strengthen its defenses against advanced unmanned aerial threats through a new cooperation agreement with Epirus focused on high-power microwave systems. Working with the Defence Science...

January 27, 2026
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New Turkish C-UAS Fires 3,000 Rounds Per Minute

South Korea is injecting artificial intelligence into its primary allied command-and-control architecture as part of a broader effort to modernize joint operations with the United States. Under the AKJCCS...

January 23, 2026
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Romania Deploys Ukraine-Tested Anti-Drone Tech

The Romanian Armed Forces are set to introduce the Merops counter-UAS system following its strong performance against Shahed drones. Already combat-proven in Ukraine, Merops has attracted NATO attention for...

January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Details Weapons for $40B Defense Plan

Taiwan has taken a significant step toward clarifying its long-term defense priorities by releasing a detailed list of weapon systems planned under a proposed 1.25-trillion NTD special defense budget....

January 20, 2026
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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...

January 20, 2026
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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 18, 2026
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US Army Picks HERO-90 Loitering Munition for Infantry Trials

As part of its push to modernize infantry anti‑armor capabilities, the U.S. Army has brought the HERO‑90 loitering munition into its LASSO program for accelerated evaluation. The move reflects...

January 17, 2026
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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 15, 2026
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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...

January 15, 2026
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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...