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January 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Army Orders Additional Iron Fist APS for Bradleys

Elbit Systems has been awarded a $228 million US Army contract to deliver its Iron Fist active protection system for the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, marking a major step...

January 26, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Philippine Air Force Expands S-70i Black Hawk Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has accepted five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, reinforcing its airlift and rapid-response capabilities, as part of an ongoing fleet modernization program. The turnover ceremony...

January 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Turkish Air Force Eyes 50+ ANKA III Stealth UAVs

Türkiye’s indigenous ANKA III unmanned combat aerial vehicle is entering a decisive phase, with the Turkish Air Force expected to place an initial procurement order of more than 50...

January 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Marines Conduct ACV Ship-to-Shore Ops From USS Makin

The U.S. Marine Corps has demonstrated the operational use of its new ACV-P Amphibious Combat Vehicle during ship-to-shore operations launched from USS Makin Island, underscoring progress in modernizing amphibious...

January 25, 2026
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Seoul Starts $1.29B Electronic Warfare Aircraft Plan

The South Korean government has launched a 1.9 trillion won electronic warfare aircraft development program, marking a significant expansion of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s ability to conduct...

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
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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
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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
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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...