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February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

DARPA Evaluates Autonomous Robotic Tool to Treat Frontline Injuries

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical concept designed to operate inside the human body, enabling it to locate traumatic injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving the survival chances...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Israel Reveals New Hybrid Drone Power Tech

Elbit Systems is advancing UAV propulsion by adopting Lowental Hybrid’s Native Parallel Hybrid technology, a system designed to combine electric and combustion power in a fully integrated architecture. The...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Raptor XL Leads UK’s New Interceptor Push

Britain’s new Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor concepts signal a shift toward AI-driven, high-speed air defense solutions. Built to react faster than traditional systems, the interceptors rely on...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Italy’s Quirinale Survey Vessel Launched

Italy has added a new high-end research capability to its naval fleet with the launch of the hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale. Purpose-built for scientific and monitoring missions, the ship combines...

January 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Armed Helicopter Drone Debuts From Austria

The Camcopter S-301 represents Schiebel’s move toward armed VTOL UAS capable of multi-role missions. Powered by a NATO-fuel-compatible engine, the platform combines endurance, payload flexibility, and shipboard compatibility. Its...