Year: 2026

‘One Eye for All Drones’: Ukraine Launches Central Mission Control for UAVs

Ukraine takes drone operations to the next level, launching a digital service designed to unify every in-service drone under a single system.

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Lockheed Expands PAC‑3 MSE Production With Spanish Firms

Lockheed Martin has awarded Tecnobit‑Grupo Oesía and Sener new contracts to build production lines for key PAC‑3 MSE components.

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Philippines Expands Black Hawk Fleet With Fifth Batch of S-70i Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and eight M134-H "Gatling" heavy machine guns to arm the rotorcraft.

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Elbit Systems UK Acquires British Drone Specialist UTACS

Elbit Systems UK has completed the acquisition of UTACS, positioning itself as a larger force in European and NATO defense markets.

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US Military’s Athena Counter-Drone System Achieves Initial Operating Capability

The US military has placed the Athena Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Integration Kit into operational service.

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US Boosts Taiwan Defense With Ammo Test Range, Secures Drone Supply Chain

The US has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Taiwan’s domestic defense industry through new initiatives, according to American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene.

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‘Risk of Mass Violence Against Civilians’ in South Sudan: UN Experts

The situation in South Sudan is heightening "the risk of mass violence against civilians," independent UN experts warned as fresh conflict and violent rhetoric grips the country.

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Germany to Host North Sea Summit Unsettled by Arctic Tensions

European leaders meet in Germany on January 26 to discuss North Sea energy and security cooperation but fears over US designs on Greenland may overshadow the talks.

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Israel Agrees to ‘Limited Reopening’ of Rafah Crossing

Israel said it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt once it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in the Palestinian territory.

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US Military Working With Nigeria as Part of Wider Islamic State Pivot

The US is increasing materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria as part of a broader push to work with African militaries to go after IS-linked militants.

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