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January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Strengthens Undersea Warfare Capabilities With Torpedo-Launched UUV Integration

Japan has strengthened its undersea warfare capabilities with the induction of a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into its maritime defense inventory. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) revealed...

Elbit Systems Secures $183M Israeli Contract for Aerial Munition Supply

Israel has signed a $183 million, multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions and strengthen the country’s domestic defense manufacturing base. Issued by the Israel Ministry of...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Russia Equips New Short-Range Air Defense Systems With Automated Target-Tracking Technology

The Russian military has introduced a new short-range air defense (SHORAD) system, expanding its battlefield air defense capabilities to counter evolving airborne threats. Known as Zubr, the system integrates...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

General Atomics Launches Next-Generation Aircraft for Advanced Maritime Mission Profiles

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is elevating its aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT, a new aircraft designed for fast-evolving maritime and border security operations. Built for...

January 29, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

U.S. Army Establishes New 40mm Ammunition Manufacturing Line and Testing Facility in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army, in partnership with AMTEC Corporation, has inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and an indoor testing range at AMTEC’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, marking a...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Fincantieri to Deploy Cyber Defense Technologies Across Italian Naval Fleet

Fincantieri Group, via its subsidiary e-phors, has signed an agreement with the Italian Navy to strengthen the cyber resilience of its naval platforms. Under the program, vessels will be...

Thales Wins Qatari Contract for Integrated Air Defense Radar Solutions

French defense firm Thales has secured a contract to supply advanced air defense radar systems to the Qatar Emiri Air Force, strengthening the country’s multi-layered air surveillance and deterrence...

Lithuania Awards KNDS Contract for 12 Leguan Bridge-Layer Systems

Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire 12 Leguan bridge-layer systems, strengthening the country’s battlefield mobility and logistics support for tanks and other armored vehicles. The...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Marks Construction Milestone With Keel Laying of Singapore’s Second Victoria-Class Warship

ST Engineering has held the keel-laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV), to be commissioned as RSS Valour (89). Construction of the...

January 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

First KF41 Lynx IFVs Delivered to Italy Under A2CS Program

The Italian Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), officially marking the launch of the Army Armoured Combat Systems (A2CS) program....