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January 6, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Autonomous USV Designed for High-Risk Coastal Operations

Shift Coastal Technologies has introduced a new unmanned surface vehicle designed to extend autonomous operations into hazardous littoral environments and support high-risk maritime missions. The OceanSled Explorer measures 3.6...

January 6, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Lantronix Introduces AI Solution for Advanced Drone Engineering

Lantronix has unveiled a new Drone Reference Platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating the development of both defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems. Built to meet U.S. security standards,...

January 6, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Barak MX Air Defense System Enters Service With Morocco

Morocco has brought its Barak MX air and missile defense system into operational service following its acquisition under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement with Israel, according to Israeli...

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Exail to Deliver Hundreds of K-Ster Minehunting Drones Worldwide

Exail has secured a contract to supply several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater vehicles for mine disposal to multiple naval customers. Valued at €40 million ($46.8 million), the order represents...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

236 Km/h Interceptor Drone Enters Combat Use in Ukraine

General Cherry is strengthening Ukraine’s counter-drone defenses with AIR SPEED, a lightweight interceptor engineered for high speed, agility, and precision engagements. With a top speed of 236 km/h (147...

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

EagleNXT Secures US Army Contract for Mapping Drones

The US Army has procured tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT via its German partner, Dronivo GmbH, to enhance geospatial intelligence and situational awareness capabilities. The undisclosed-value sale includes six...

January 6, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Laser Weapons Partnership Planned by Rheinmetall and MBDA for 2026

German defense companies Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are planning to establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop laser weapon systems. Structured as a private...

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Lithuania Greenlights Procurement of 100 CV90 Combat Vehicles

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles. The purchase will be carried out through a multinational European program involving Estonia, Finland,...

January 6, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Spain Initiates Next-Gen Tank Program to Succeed Leopard 2

Spain’s armaments procurement authority has awarded Indra Sistemas a research and development contract to contribute to the Spanish Army’s future main battle tank program. Valued at €45 million ($53...

Turkish Defense and Aviation Exports Exceed $10B Mark in 2025

Turkey’s defense and aviation exports reached a record $10 billion in 2025, marking a 48 percent increase from $7.1 billion in 2024, according to the head of the Presidency...