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January 17, 2026
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Leonardo Proteus Completes Maiden Autonomous Flight for UK Navy

The British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have completed the inaugural autonomous flight of the full-scale Proteus unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield in Cornwall. This milestone marks the first...

January 16, 2026
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Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV Introduced by Skyeton

Skyeton is unveiling an updated version of its Raybird UAV, now powered by a hydrogen fuel cell-driven electric motor for extended, stealthier flight. The new propulsion system allows the...

January 14, 2026
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Textron Debuts Next-Gen USV With Extended Payload and Operational Reach

Textron Systems is enhancing its autonomous naval portfolio with a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), designed to carry larger payloads, travel greater distances, and perform a broader spectrum...

January 12, 2026
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Aeva Launches Full-Circle AI LiDAR Sensor Designed for Near-Field Autonomy

California-based sensor company Aeva has unveiled Omni, a short-range 4D LiDAR system designed to provide physical artificial intelligence (AI) platforms with enhanced situational awareness and a wider field of...

January 11, 2026
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Russia unveils Oreshnik ballistic missile, posing a direct challenge to NATO and the U.S.

Russia has confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on the Ukrainian city of Lviv, marking only the second known operational employment of...

January 11, 2026
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U.S. Navy commissions USNS Lansing, a Spearhead-class fast transport for expeditionary missions

The U.S. Navy has christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, marking the completion of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport program. The...

January 10, 2026
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Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón assumes leadership of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1

The Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón is scheduled to deploy on January 10, 2026, as the command ship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 (SNMG-1), hosting the...

January 10, 2026
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U.S. Air Force marks a new training milestone with the induction of the first T-7A Red Hawk

The U.S. Air Force has officially inducted its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the...

January 9, 2026
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Mach Industries Launches ‘Dart’ to Defeat High-Volume Small Drone Threats

California-based Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a next-generation counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial systems, ranging from individual drones to coordinated swarm attacks. The surface-to-air solution...

January 8, 2026
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High-Intensity Combat Robot Deployed to Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved a new domestically developed ground combat robot for operational deployment, with the goal of reducing troop exposure in high-risk combat zones. The Zmiy...