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January 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

UK Selects Firms for Apache Drone Wingman Concept

The UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project NYX, its flagship loyal wingman initiative for Army Aviation, has entered a critical prototype development stage. The program has tasked...

Trident II Missile System Gets $67.5M Navy Contract

The US Navy has issued a $67.5 million contract award to Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. to provide continued technical and analytical support for the Trident II SLBM Strategic...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAAF Debuts MC-55A Peregrine Surveillance Platform

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first MC-55A Peregrine aircraft, formally introducing Australia’s inaugural airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare capability. Delivered to RAAF Base Edinburgh...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

US Firm Proposes Mach 4 SM-39 to Replace F/A-XX

U.S. defense startup Stavatti Aerospace has formally entered the debate over future naval air power with a comprehensive proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor as a solution for the U.S....

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Proven Counter-Drone System

Romania is set to introduce the Merops anti-drone system into military service after the platform proved effective against Russian Shahed loitering munitions during operations in Ukraine. Senior Romanian defense...

January 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UAE Reveals ORB Underwater Vehicle for Deep Missions

A new deep-water remotely operated vehicle developed in the United Arab Emirates is set to enhance underwater search and recovery capabilities for military and security users. Developed by Trident...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indonesia to Receive Arrowhead 140 Frigate Designs

Babcock has achieved a key breakthrough in the UK–Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) by securing its first official work package under the £4-billion naval cooperation initiative. The program aims...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Awards $98M Modernization Deal to BAE

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems contracts worth $98 million to perform major maintenance and modernization work at its San Diego shipyard, supporting the long-term readiness of two...

January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Northrop Successfully Fires PrSM Rocket Motor Test

Northrop Grumman has successfully tested another Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 rocket motor, marking a critical step in strengthening the US Army’s long-range strike and deep fires capability. The...

January 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boxer Vehicles to Use 350 Rolls-Royce mtu Engines

Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply 350 mtu Series 199 engines to power new Boxer armored vehicles for Germany and international operators, further cementing the engine’s role as the...