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15 January

Epirus Demos First Directed-Energy Takedown of Jam-Proof Fiber-Optic Drone

Epirus has demonstrated the first neutralization of a fiber-optic-guided drone using its Leonidas high-power microwave system, highlighting a potential non-kinetic counter to platforms immune to electronic-warfare effects.

15 January

Inder Singh Bisht

UNAC Wins French Army Contract to Supply Robotic Explosive Disposal Platforms

The French defense procurement agency has selected local firm UNAC to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army.

15 January

Ronald Watkins

Kratos Expands Alabama Footprint With New 40,000-Square-Foot Facility

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has expanded its operations in Birmingham, Alabama, with a new 40,000-square-foot facility.

14 January

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Advances Extended-Range Artillery Effort With 58-Caliber K9 Integration

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon into the K9 platform.

13 January

https://www.ga-asi.com/ga-asi-plans-to-demonstrate-maritime-capability-in-uk

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Orders Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Surveillance, ASW

The German Armed Forces has ordered eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems from General Atomics to equip its navy.

12 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Saab to Supply Trackfire RWS With Counter-Drone Capability to Sweden

Sweden has awarded Saab a $162-million contract for the delivery of Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations with counter-drone capability.

12 January

Inder Singh Bisht

India, France Step Up $22 Billion Rafale Deal Negotiations Ahead of Macron Visit

India and France have intensified negotiations over a Rafale jet deal ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February.

9 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Army Procures First India-Made Israeli PULS Long-Range Rocket System

The Indian Army has signed a 29.3-billion Indian rupee ($35 million) contract with Nibe to deliver the PULS multiple rocket launcher.

9 January

U.S. Marine Corps riflemen with Light Armored Reconnaissance Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), load a simulated warhead onto a Neros Archer first-person view drone during attack drone training on Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico, Nov. 19, 2025. 22nd MEU(SOC) Marines are being trained and certified by the 2nd Marine Division and the Marine Corps Attack Drone Team on first-person view drone systems to enhance combat readiness. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president's priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines to Acquire Thousands of Reconfigurable FPV Drones in 2026

The US Marine Corps plans to purchase up to 10,000 reconfigurable, cost-effective, small drones within a year, with a focus on first-person view capabilities.

8 January