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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...

US Plans $1B Investment in L3Harris Missile Division

The US Department of Defense is preparing to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies’ newly established Missile Solutions unit, aiming to significantly expand domestic production of solid rocket motors...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Double Payload

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding its portfolio of autonomous naval platforms designed for high-end maritime operations. The latest iteration reflects growing naval...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Blackhawk Secures German Army Modular Holster Contract

Blackhawk has won a significant contract to supply the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) with its modular Holster Carry System, strengthening Berlin’s ongoing effort to modernize individual soldier equipment. The...