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January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Opens 40mm Ammo Production Line in Wisconsin

The US Army, in partnership with AMTEC Corporation, has inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor test range at AMTEC’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, advancing efforts to...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Indian Army Inducts Shield AI V-BAT Drones With AI Software

India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BAT unmanned aerial systems to the Indian Army, marking a significant step in the service’s adoption of AI-enabled autonomous drone technologies. The...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Deploys Torpedo-Launched UUV for Undersea Defense

Japan has taken another step toward strengthening its undersea warfare and maritime defense capabilities with the induction of a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into the fleet of the...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Lays Keel for Singapore’s 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked a key milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization program with the keel-laying ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). The...

January 29, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Israel Signs $183M Contract With Elbit for Air Munitions

Israel has finalized a $183 million multi-year contract with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions while accelerating the expansion of the country’s domestic defense manufacturing base. The agreement, issued...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Fincantieri Adds Advanced Cyber Protection to Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri, through its cybersecurity-focused subsidiary e-phors, has signed a contract with the Italian Navy to strengthen the cyber resilience of naval platforms. The initiative aims to...

January 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Qatar Orders Advanced Air Defense Radars From Thales

French defense firm Thales has secured a contract to supply advanced air defense radar systems to the Qatar Emiri Air Force, strengthening the country’s ability to monitor and defend...

January 29, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

KNDS to Deliver 12 Leguan Bridge Layers to Lithuania

Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire 12 Leguan armored bridge-laying systems, strengthening the country’s battlefield mobility and combat logistics capabilities. The acquisition is intended to...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft for Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of maritime security and border surveillance operations. Built for flexibility in...

January 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Singapore, Epirus Partner on Anti-Drone Microwave Weapon

Singapore has entered into a new partnership with US defense firm Epirus to explore the use of high-power microwave (HPM) weapons for countering unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. The...