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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....

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...