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French Army tests Hermione robotic vehicle at Saint-Cyr

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French Army tests Hermione robotic vehicle at Saint-Cyr
The French Army has begun testing the next-generation Hermione unmanned ground vehicle at the Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan Military Academy, the service confirmed this week. The trials are being conducted und...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Shield AI begins wind tunnel trials for X-Bat fighter drone

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Shield AI begins wind tunnel trials for X-Bat fighter drone
Shield AI announced on Wednesday that it has begun wind tunnel testing of its X-Bat unmanned combat aircraft, marking the first major evaluation phase for the company’s next-generation autonomous stri...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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U.S. approves $800M Patriot support package for Kuwait

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U.S. approves $800M Patriot support package for Kuwait
The United States State Department has approved a possible $800 million Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait covering sustainment and follow-on technical support for the country’s Patriot air-and-missile d...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Israel expands air-defense shield amid Iran threat

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Israel expands air-defense shield amid Iran threat
Israel has deployed additional air-defense systems across several cities as of January 14 in response to growing concerns about a possible strike from Iran, according to multiple local reports. Reside...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Japan sends last batch of military vehicles to Ukraine

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Japan sends last batch of military vehicles to Ukraine
The Embassy of Japan in Ukraine announced that the final shipment of Japan Self-Defense Force vehicles designated for Ukraine arrived in Poland on January 12, completing Tokyo’s latest transfer of sup...
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January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Epirus tests Leonidas system to disable fiber-optic drone

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Epirus tests Leonidas system to disable fiber-optic drone
Epirus released video on January 13 showing its Leonidas VehicleKit high-power microwave system disabling a fiber-optic guided unmanned aerial system during a December 2025 live-fire demonstration at ...
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January 14, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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U.S. Air Force deploys MH-139 for first nuclear mission

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U.S. Air Force deploys MH-139 for first nuclear mission
A United States Air Force MH-139 Grey Wolf executed its first operational mission on January 8 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, flying alongside convoys from the 341st Missile Security Operations...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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U.S. Air Force displays MQ-9 drone at Kunsan air base

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U.S. Air Force displays MQ-9 drone at Kunsan air base
United States Air Force personnel released a photo of an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 431st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron on January 13, showing the aircraft positioned inside a shelter at Kuns...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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U.S. Army conducts HIMARS training with Lithuanian forces

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U.S. Army conducts HIMARS training with Lithuanian forces
United States Army soldiers conducted HIMARS training with the Lithuanian Armed Forces on January 13 at the General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Area in Pabrade, Lithuania, as part of ongoing efforts...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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Azerbaijan shows laser and microwave weapon systems

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Azerbaijan shows laser and microwave weapon systems
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev opened the reconstructed Tartar Electromechanical Plant on January 13, during a visit in which newly developed directed-energy counter-drone systems were shown for...
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January 14, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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Destinus introduces next-gen cruise missile and Iinterceptor

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Destinus introduces next-gen cruise missile and Iinterceptor
Destinus, a European aerospace and defense company, announced the updated versions of its modular precision-strike weapons and interceptor systems, releasing new details on the Ruta Block2 cruise miss...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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U.S. Army holds live-fire gunnery close to Belarus border

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U.S. Army holds live-fire gunnery close to Belarus border
United States Army soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division conducted Bradley Fighting Vehicle gunnery on Jan. 11-12 at the General Silvestras Zukauskas Training Area in...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory

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China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory
China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed on Jan. 12 that the export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first combat victory last May, stati...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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NG delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage

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NG delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage
Northrop Grumman delivered its 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II on Jan. 12, completing the milestone at its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California. The delivery reflects the...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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U.S., partners open new air defense cell in Qatar

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U.S., partners open new air defense cell in Qatar
United States Central Command and regional partners opened a new coordination cell for integrated air and missile defense at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Jan. 12. The Middle Eastern Air Defense – Com...
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January 13, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Ukraine confirms use of Tempest missile-armed buggy

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Ukraine confirms use of Tempest missile-armed buggy
The Ukrainian Air Force’s Central Air Command confirmed on January 13 that Ukraine has fielded newly delivered U.S.-made Tempest missile-armed buggies produced by V2X, marking the first verified deplo...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Ukraine reports record combat performance of Pegasus Arms 25 strike drones

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Ukraine reports record combat performance of Pegasus Arms 25 strike drones
Pegasus Arms has released detailed operational results for its Pegasus Arms 25 heavy strike drone, confirming that Ukrainian forces used the platform in more than a thousand engagements throughout 202...
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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles

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Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles
The Royal Thai Army has signed a follow-on contract with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) for additional VN1 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles during a delegation visit to Beijing on Janu...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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U.S. Air Force awards $490M contract for new counter-drone systems

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U.S. Air Force awards $490M contract for new counter-drone systems
The United States Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a $490 million contract to research, develop, prototype, and produce counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, the company announc...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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AZAK develops futuristic wheel-centric unmanned ground vehicle

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AZAK develops futuristic wheel-centric unmanned ground vehicle
Denver-based AZAK is positioning itself at the center of a shift in unmanned ground mobility with a chassis-free vehicle built around an autonomous wheel system rather than a traditional frame. In pla...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Ukraine hits Russian drone-production plant in Taganrog

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Ukraine hits Russian drone-production plant in Taganrog
Ukraine’s General Staff said early on January 13 that Defense Forces carried out an overnight strike on the Atlant Aero industrial facility in Taganrog, Rostov region, hitting a site involved in produ...
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January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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China reveals viral photo of ‘super soldier’

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China reveals viral photo of ‘super soldier’
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) deployed a multi-weapon infantry configuration during recent training, as a widely circulated early-January photograph shows a PLA soldier carrying a Type 19...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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China surpasses Russia in active nuclear-powered submarine fleet

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China surpasses Russia in active nuclear-powered submarine fleet
China has overtaken Russia as the world’s second-largest operator of nuclear-powered submarines, according to an updated 2026 assessment. The new figures indicate that China fields an estimated 32 act...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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❗️ Russia has built a new test site for Shahed/Geran-2 kamikaze drones in the Orenburg region, near the Kazakhstan border.

OSINT analyst kim høvik published satellite images on his X account.

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Russia Builds New Shahed Drone Testing Site Near Kazakhstan Border - Militarnyi
Russia has built a new test site for Shahed/Geran-2 kamikaze drones in the Orenburg region, near the Kazakhstan border.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Leonardo DRS orders new AI-enabled counter-drone system from Axon Vision

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Leonardo DRS orders new AI-enabled counter-drone system from Axon Vision
Israel’s Axon Vision announced on January 12, 2026, that it received an order from Leonardo DRS for its new AI-based system designed for counter-unmanned aircraft missions, marking the first delivery ...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM