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January 20, 2026
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General Atomics, Barzan Partner on Battle Management Software

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is expanding its footprint beyond unmanned aircraft manufacturing by entering the battle management and intelligence software domain through a new partnership with Qatar’s Barzan...

January 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Missile to Frontline Units

South Korea has started deploying the Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to frontline military units, reinforcing its deterrence posture amid continued security threats from North Korea. The missile, widely referred to...

Germany Picks Elite Pilots for Advanced Air Combat Training

Top Aces has won a major 10-year contract worth up to €420 million ($491 million) to deliver advanced operational training services for the German Armed Forces. The long-term agreement...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

France Launches VSR700 Serial Production for Naval Drones

France has moved to formalize its shipborne uncrewed aerial capability after the country’s defense procurement agency awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 uncrewed...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Auterion Demonstrates One-to-Many Strike Drone Swarm

Auterion has successfully conducted a live-fire demonstration of an autonomous combat drone swarm at a US military test range in Florida, highlighting a one-to-many lethal strike capability using small,...

January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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India Starts R&D on New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Ammunition

India is advancing the development of a compact, ammunition-based counter-drone solution with work underway on a new 7.62mm anti-drone bullet designed to defeat unmanned aerial systems (UAS) at the...

Turkey’s STM Secures First European Autonomous Systems Deal

Turkey’s defense firm STM has secured its first European export contract for the KARGU rotary-wing and ALPAGU fixed-wing loitering munition systems, marking a significant milestone for Turkish autonomous weapons...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Denmark Retires F-16 Jets, Completes Shift to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after 46 years of operational service, marking the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Royal Danish...

Microchip Launches Military-Grade Surge Protection Devices

Microchip Technology has introduced a new family of military-qualified surge-protection devices aimed at safeguarding sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from voltage spikes, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference. The newly...