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January 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New Combat Ground Robot Deployed to Ukraine Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has officially approved a new unmanned ground combat robot for operational deployment, reinforcing Kyiv’s push to reduce troop exposure in high-intensity combat zones. The system,...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

EDGE Develops Digital Safety Shield for Smart Munitions

EDGE Group subsidiary Advanced Concepts has introduced a new digital munition safety solution, marking a shift away from traditional mechanical safeties toward software-defined arming technology. The system, known as...

QinetiQ Secures $78M Deal for DragonFire Laser

MBDA, the prime contractor for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon program, has awarded QinetiQ a £67 million ($78 million) contract to continue development of the system’s high-energy laser...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

US Army Reveals M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

The US Army has officially unveiled the M1E3 Abrams next-generation tank demonstrator, offering the public a first glimpse of the future of American armored warfare. Images of the prototype...

January 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Germany, India Advance Talks on $8B Submarine Program

Germany and India are preparing to intensify discussions on a potential $8-billion conventional submarine program, as both countries explore deeper naval and industrial cooperation. The talks focus on the...

January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Russia Deploys Advanced Camouflage Using Realistic Materials

Russia is deploying a new generation of camouflage technology designed to improve the concealment of troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, according to reports from Ukrainian media. The...

Textron Secures $41M Deal for USAF T-7A Training Support

Textron Systems has won a $41-million contract to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program, specifically focused on the aircraft’s Maintenance Training System. The...

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Acquires Eight Ground Drones for Battlefield Trials

Denmark has acquired eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to explore their potential role in future battlefield operations, as part of a broader effort to modernize land forces and reduce...

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9B Drone Gets New AI System for Data-Heavy Missions

The MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicle is set to receive a major onboard processing upgrade, as Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) delivers its new Knox-5 mission processor under a contract...

New Details Emerge on China’s Hurricane 3000 Weapon

China has begun releasing new details about its Hurricane 3000 high-power microwave weapon, a truck-mounted system designed to defeat unmanned aerial threats at extended ranges. The platform first drew...