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January 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Team Up for Anti-Drone Systems

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Germany’s and Europe’s counter-drone defense capabilities. The collaboration focuses on combining sensor fusion, command-and-control software, and kinetic...

January 28, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

UAE Launches Next-Gen Autonomous Logistics Program

The United Arab Emirates is taking a significant step toward automated defense sustainment with the development of a new Autonomous Logistics Platform (ALP), driven by a coalition of local...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Mach 4 Aircraft Emerges as F/A-XX Contender

US-based Stavatti Aerospace has entered the competitive landscape of the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) initiative with the reveal of its SM-39 Razor fighter concept. The aircraft...

January 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey Deploys High-Rate Counter-Drone Weapon

Turkey is strengthening its airspace defense against unauthorized drones with the deployment of Trakon Lite 134, a remotely controlled weapon system capable of delivering up to 3,000 rounds per...

January 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Norwegian Firms Advance Swarm Mine-Clearing Tech

Eelume and Maritime Robotics have unveiled a collaborative concept that brings together unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater vehicles to transform mine countermeasures operations. The approach centers on linking...

January 27, 2026
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Training and Simulation

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

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

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

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...

January 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...