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January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden Receives First GAVIA Autonomous Underwater Vehicles From Teledyne

Teledyne Gavia, a subsidiary of Teledyne Marine, has delivered the first four GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration. The delivery forms part of a multi-year...

January 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

First KF41 Lynx IFVs Delivered to Italy Under A2CS Program

The Italian Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), officially marking the launch of the Army Armoured Combat Systems (A2CS) program....

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

South Korea Revamps Joint C2 Network, Placing Artificial Intelligence at the Center

South Korea has begun a major overhaul of the joint command-and-control (C2) system it operates with the United States, embedding artificial intelligence to enhance how allied forces plan and...

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Italian Navy’s New Research Vessel Quirinale Launched by Fincantieri

Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale at its Riva Trigoso shipyard in northwestern Italy, marking a key milestone in the Navy’s scientific and maritime surveillance...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Norway Develops Autonomous Swarm Technology for Maritime Mine-Clearing Operations

Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics are developing a new mine countermeasures concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater robots into a single, coordinated system. At the...

Raytheon Awarded $19.3M Contract for RAM Missile Sustainment

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $19.3 million contract modification to continue serving as design agent and providing engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) program, a...

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Turkey Introduces Rapid-Fire Counter-UAS System With 3,000 RPM Capability

Turkey is fielding a new counter-drone capability in the form of a remotely controlled weapon system (RCWS) designed to engage hostile unmanned aerial vehicles at rates of up to...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Singapore Modernizes Land Warfare Through Next-Generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle

ST Engineering is advancing plans for Singapore’s next phase of ground combat modernization with the development of a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to counter evolving battlefield threats....

BAE Systems Awarded $73.8M Contract to Supply RF Countermeasures for Fighter Jets

BAE Systems has been awarded a $73.8 million contract modification to deliver more than 1,200 radio-frequency countermeasure systems for U.S. and allied fighter aircraft. The work will be carried...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Raytheon Awarded $381M Deal for Tomahawk Block V Modernization

The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon a $380.8 million contract modification to upgrade and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the more advanced Block V configuration. The modification...