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January 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Navy Introduces SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Upgrade for Air Defense

At the Surface Navy Association 2026 symposium, the U.S. Navy presented the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU, offering insight into the next phase of medium‑range naval air defense. Designated RIM‑66P, the...

January 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Increased Payload & Range

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding the capabilities of its autonomous naval fleet with greater payload, extended range, and broader mission applicability. Built...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Aeva LiDAR Boosts Close-Range Autonomy

Aeva introduced Omni, a new short-range 4D LiDAR solution aimed at giving AI-enabled machines a more detailed and reliable perception of their surroundings. Designed for seamless integration into autonomous...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New Oreshnik Missile Poses Direct NATO Threat

The confirmed Russian launch of an Oreshnik ballistic missile against Lviv represents a calculated escalation in signaling rather than a decisive military strike. Analysts assess the missile’s deployment as...

January 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms

USNS Lansing Joins Navy Expeditionary Fleet

The christening of USNS Lansing marks the completion of the U.S. Navy’s Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport fleet, a program that has become increasingly relevant as logistics emerge as a...

January 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Spain Leads NATO SNMG1 With Almirante Borbón

The upcoming deployment of the Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón as flagship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 highlights Spain’s increasing prominence in allied maritime command roles....

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

T-7A Red Hawk Enters USAF Service

The formal entry of the T-7A Red Hawk into U.S. Air Force service marks a generational turning point in pilot training philosophy. For decades, advanced instruction relied on the...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Mach Unveils Dart Anti-Drone Interceptor

Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a scalable counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats, including coordinated swarms. The solution integrates ground-based radar, autonomous sensors, and interceptors...