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January 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Elbit Systems Wins Follow-On Order for Iron Fist APS on U.S. Bradleys

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has been awarded a $228 million contract to supply its Iron Fist active protection system for the U.S. Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. The...

January 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

South Korea Delivers First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat to Philippines

The Philippine Navy has formally taken delivery of the lead Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea under a contract signed in 2022. Designated BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20),...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Rocket-Armed Austrian Helicopter UAV Makes UMEX 2026 Debut

Austria is strengthening its indigenous unmanned aviation capabilities with Schiebel’s latest vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) helicopter drone, engineered for both land-based and maritime operations. Designated the Camcopter S-301,...

January 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

Philippines Boosts Black Hawk Inventory With Fifth S-70i Delivery

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially accepted five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to equip the newly delivered aircraft. The...

January 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

U.S. Marines Field New Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Ship-to-Shore Mission

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its new ACV-P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle–Personnel Carrier), part of the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) family, during ship-to-shore operations conducted from USS Makin Island...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Begins $1.29B Program for New Electronic Warfare Aircraft

South Korea has cleared a 1.9 trillion won programme to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force, with initial operational deployment planned for...

January 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Prepares Initial Procurement of 50+ ANKA III Stealth UAVs

Türkiye’s Air Force is expected to place an initial order for more than 50 ANKA III stealth UCAVs in 2026, marking the programme’s transition from development to large-scale production,...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Australia Rolls Out MC-55A Peregrine ISR and EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft at RAAF Base Edinburgh, marking the introduction of the nation’s most advanced...

January 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

UK Names Teams for Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Prototype Program

The UK Ministry of Defence has advanced Project NYX into a new phase of development, tasking seven UK-based companies with designing loyal wingman uncrewed aerial systems to operate alongside...

Trident II Missile Sustainment Earns $67.5M U.S. Navy Contract

The U.S. Navy has issued a $67.5 million task order to Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) to provide continued support for the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)...