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January 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Skyeton Introduces Hydrogen-Powered Raybird UAV

Skyeton is revolutionizing the Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric motor, enhancing endurance, stealth, and operational versatility. The upgrade replaces the original internal combustion...

January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Teledyne Wins $32M Deal for Bulgaria Stryker Recon Kits

Teledyne FLIR Defense will supply and integrate advanced reconnaissance and surveillance kits for Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, supporting Sofia’s ongoing military modernization and NATO alignment efforts. The program...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

UK Allocates $373M for New Army Cyber Command Facility

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £279 million ($373 million) contract to build a purpose-designed base for the British Army’s cyber regiment, marking a significant investment in...

Leonardo DRS Orders AI Counter-Drone Systems From Axon

Leonardo DRS has placed a $350,000 order with Axon Vision to procure AI-enabled counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) in support of US defense and homeland security missions. The agreement marks...

BAE Systems Secures $62M US Navy E-2D Hawkeye IFF Deal

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62 million contract to establish a dedicated service depot for the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, strengthening sustainment...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Taiwan, US Partner to Co-Produce 155mm Artillery Shells

Taiwan’s defense sector is ramping up efforts to bolster its artillery ammunition capabilities through a groundbreaking joint production deal with the United States. Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

EDGE, Indra Partner to Build Defense Manufacturing Hub

UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Group have joined forces to establish a new defense manufacturing hub in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons. The collaboration aims...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Trust Automation Wins $490M US Air Force Drone Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract worth up to $490 million to advance its unmanned and counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS/C-UAS) capabilities, reflecting the growing need...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

UNAC Wins French Army Deal for Robotic EOD Platforms

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded UNAC a contract to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots for the French Army, under the ROBIN (ROBot...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Expands SIGINT Fleet With Second Saab-Built Ship

Saab has officially launched ORP Henryk Zygalski, Poland’s second DELFIN-class signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel, marking a key milestone in the country’s naval intelligence modernization program. The launch completes Poland’s...