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January 27, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Leonardo Connects Live Aircraft to Virtual Warzones

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a next-generation pilot training system designed to integrate live aircraft operations with advanced virtual simulation, signaling a shift in how military aircrews are trained for...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Secures $381M Deal for Tomahawk Upgrades

Raytheon has secured a $380.8 million contract modification from the US Navy to modernize Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles and recertify them to the Block V standard, advancing the...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Italy’s Navy Commissions New Survey Ship Quirinale

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale for the Italian Navy at its Riva Trigoso facility, reinforcing the navy’s capacity for maritime research, seabed mapping, and environmental...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Navantia Launches Construction of UK FSS Modules

Construction activity has officially commenced at Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard in Spain for the United Kingdom’s Fleet Solid Support program, as production of key ship modules gets underway. The...

Bulgaria Clears NSM Missile System for Black Sea

Bulgaria is moving forward with plans to procure the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System following approval from the Council of Ministers, aiming to enhance coastal defense and deterrence...

Raytheon Secures $19.3M RAM Support Contract

Raytheon has secured a $19.3 million contract modification from the US Navy to extend its role as design agent and engineering support provider for the Rolling Airframe Missile program....

January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Singapore Unveils Next-Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Singapore-based defense firm ST Engineering is progressing with the development of a next-generation infantry fighting vehicle aimed at shaping the future of ground warfare for the Singapore Armed Forces....

January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

French Army Selects Soframe for Heavy Recovery Trucks

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has selected Soframe to deliver Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army as part of an effort to enhance combat service support...

BAE Secures $73.8M Contract for RF Countermeasures

BAE Systems has secured a $73.8 million US defense contract to supply over 1,200 radio frequency countermeasure units aimed at strengthening electronic warfare protection for US and allied fighter...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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South Korea Upgrades Joint Command System With AI Core

South Korea has begun rebuilding its core allied command-and-control architecture, integrating artificial intelligence to strengthen joint military operations with the United States. The initiative focuses on modernizing the Allied...