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January 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

General Dynamics Deploys AI Cybersecurity for USAF

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $120 million task order to deploy an AI-enabled cybersecurity architecture across 187 US Air Force bases worldwide, significantly expanding the...

Microchip Launches Military-Grade Surge Protection Devices

Microchip Technology has introduced a new family of military-qualified surge-protection devices aimed at safeguarding sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from voltage spikes, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference. The newly...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Denmark Retires F-16 Jets, Completes Shift to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after 46 years of operational service, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Royal Danish...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Extends MQ-9 Reaper Sustainment for Italy

The United States has approved a $14.3 million contract modification for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to continue sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper...

US Army Picks HERO-90 Munition for Infantry Trials

The US Army’s Program Executive Office Soldier has selected the HERO-90 loitering munition for its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, fast-tracking evaluation for dismounted anti-armor needs....

US Navy Showcases SM-2 Block IIIC Missile Upgrade

The SM-2 Block IIIC/CU medium-range surface-to-air missile was showcased at the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 2026 Symposium, offering a closer look at the latest evolution of the U.S. Navy’s...

January 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Confirms Transfer of Up to 9 MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine

Poland is moving forward with preparations to transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the first batch expected to be delivered once outstanding technical arrangements are...

US Army Approves XM204 Top-Attack Ammo for Europe

The US Army has greenlit an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, speeding its rollout to forward-deployed forces in Europe amid rising near-peer threats.This approval skips...

January 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Leonardo Proteus Becomes UK Navy’s First Autonomous Helo

The British Royal Navy, in partnership with Leonardo UK, successfully completed the first autonomous flight of the Proteus full-size unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield in Cornwall. This historic flight...

January 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye Fields E-ZPT Electric APC for Low-Signature Ops

Türkiye has delivered its first serial-produced E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier (APC) to the Turkish Armed Forces, marking a notable shift in the country’s approach to tracked vehicle modernization....