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January 19, 2026
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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...