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January 7, 2026
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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
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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...

Germany Orders Additional 30mm Ammo for Puma IFVs

Germany has placed a major follow-on order with Rheinmetall for 30mm ammunition to support the Bundeswehr’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle fleet, reinforcing its armored forces amid broader military modernization...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Lithuania Approves Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), marking a major step in the modernization of the country’s land forces. The...

January 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Morocco Begins Deployment of Barak MX Air Defense

Morocco has officially activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system, acquired through a foreign military sale agreement with Israel in 2022, according to Israeli media reports. The...

January 6, 2026
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US Army Procures EagleNXT Tactical Mapping Drones

The US Army has procured a new batch of tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT, completing the purchase through the company’s German partner Dronivo GmbH. While the contract value has...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

High-Speed Drone Interceptor Deployed on Ukraine Front

Ukrainian defense technology firm General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a new high-speed counter-drone interceptor designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense against unmanned aerial threats. Built for speed, agility,...

January 6, 2026
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Exail to Supply K-Ster Mine Warfare Drones to Navies

French defense technology company Exail has secured a major contract to supply several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to multiple naval forces, strengthening international mine countermeasures capabilities. The...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Form Laser Weapons JV in 2026

German defense companies Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are planning to establish a joint venture in early 2026 aimed at developing and producing laser-based weapon systems. The new entity, expected...