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Consortium of Four Firms Advances UAE’s Autonomous Logistics Capability

A consortium of companies is advancing UAE military logistics with the development of a next-generation Autonomous Logistics Platform (ALP). Led by EDGE alongside Abu Dhabi–based Technology Innovation Institute (TII),...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

Thales Unveils Compact Device to Help Soldiers Detect Daytime Snipers

Daylight operations may become riskier for snipers following the introduction of a new pocket-sized spotting system by Thales designed to accurately locate long-range shooters. Known as the Modular Counter...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

HENSOLDT, TYTAN Form Alliance for Advanced Counter-Drone Systems

German defense companies HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have entered into a cooperation agreement to jointly develop counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The partnership will integrate TYTAN’s interceptor drones with...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

France Delivers Rodeur 330 UAVs to Ukraine

France-based EOS Technologie has delivered its flagship Rodeur 330 unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine, supporting Kyiv’s nearly four-year defense effort against Russia. The shipment marks the first delivery of...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Singapore, Epirus Collaborate on High-Power Microwave Anti-Drone Systems

Singapore and US-based firm Epirus have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore high-power microwave technologies aimed at countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The collaboration, which includes Singapore’s...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Marines Develop NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed UAV for Operational Use

The 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the US Marine Corps’ first fully National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant 3D-printed drone, known as HANX. Full NDAA compliance ensures the platform...

Bulgaria Greenlights NSM Coastal Defense Procurement to Strengthen Black Sea Defenses

Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has cleared the acquisition of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System, a move intended to strengthen the country’s defensive posture along the Black...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Raytheon Awarded $381M Deal for Tomahawk Block V Modernization

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $380.8 million contract modification to upgrade and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the more advanced Block V configuration. The modification...

BAE Systems Awarded $73.8M Contract to Supply RF Countermeasures for Fighter Jets

BAE Systems has been awarded a $73.8 million contract modification to deliver more than 1,200 radio-frequency countermeasure systems for U.S. and allied fighter aircraft. The work will be carried...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

Leonardo Unveils Advanced Simulator Bridging Real Flights and Virtual Combat Zones

Leonardo is aiming to reshape military pilot training with FITS4TOP (Future Integrated Training System for TOP Pilots), a next-generation simulation environment that merges live flight operations with virtual training....