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January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Poland to Transfer Up to 9 MiG-29s to Ukraine After Certification

Poland is preparing to deliver an initial batch of up to nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, pending resolution of technical and logistical details. Government approval has already been secured,...

January 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

Türkiye Deploys E-ZPT Electric APC for Stealth Ops

Following acceptance tests in Ankara, Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense has delivered the first serial-production E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, developed by state-backed MKE. The program represents a practical...

January 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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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Communication and Electronics

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

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 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UNAC Secures French Army EOD Robot Contract

UNAC has been contracted by the French DGA to supply up to 34 heavy explosive ordnance disposal robots to the French Army under the ROBIN program. The program is...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Poland Adds Second SIGINT Vessel From Saab

The ORP Henryk Zygalski, Poland’s second DELFIN-class electronic intelligence vessel, has been launched by Saab, completing the country’s two-ship DELFIN program after ORP Jerzy Różycki launched in July 2025....