2026 - globaldefencemagazine.com

January 29, 2026
Admin
Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri Adds Advanced Cyber Protection to Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri, through its cybersecurity-focused subsidiary e-phors, has signed a contract with the Italian Navy to strengthen the cyber resilience of naval platforms. The initiative aims to...

Qatar Orders Advanced Air Defense Radars From Thales

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 ability to monitor and defend...

KNDS to Deliver 12 Leguan Bridge Layers to Lithuania

Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire 12 Leguan armored bridge-laying systems, strengthening the country’s battlefield mobility and combat logistics capabilities. The acquisition is intended to...

January 29, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
New Product Launches

General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft for Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of maritime security and border surveillance operations. Built for flexibility in...

Singapore, Epirus Partner on Anti-Drone Microwave Weapon

Singapore has entered into a new partnership with US defense firm Epirus to explore the use of high-power microwave (HPM) weapons for countering unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Teledyne Delivers GAVIA AUVs to Swedish Navy

Teledyne Gavia, a subsidiary of Teledyne Marine, has delivered the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, marking an early milestone in a multi-year...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Accepts Rodeur 330 Drones Supplied by France

French defense company EOS Technologie has delivered its Rodeur 330 unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine, marking the first shipment of the interceptor drones as Kyiv continues its prolonged defense...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Marines Build First NDAA-Compliant 3D Drone

The 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the US Marine Corps’ first fully NDAA-compliant 3D-printed unmanned aerial system, marking a significant milestone in the service’s push toward secure, domestically...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Unveils Pocket-Sized Daytime Sniper Detector

Thales has unveiled a compact counter-sniper capability aimed at making it significantly harder for snipers to remain concealed during daylight operations. The new solution, known as the Modular Counter...

January 28, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Receives First KF41 Lynx IFVs Under A2CS

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