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January 27, 2026
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Leonardo Unveils Advanced Simulator Bridging Real Flights and Virtual Combat Zones

Leonardo is aiming to reshape military pilot training with FITS4TOP (Future Integrated Training System for TOP Pilots), a next-generation simulation environment that merges live flight operations with virtual training....

January 27, 2026
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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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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...

January 27, 2026
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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....

January 24, 2026
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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...

January 23, 2026
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Precision Strike Missile Rocket Motor Passes Key Test by Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has completed another successful test of a Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 rocket motor, reinforcing its growing contribution to the U.S. Army’s next-generation long-range precision fires...

January 23, 2026
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Romania Set to Field Affordable Counter-Drone System Tested in Ukraine

The Romanian Armed Forces are preparing to bring the Merops counter-drone system into operational service following its reported success against Russian Shahed unmanned aerial vehicles. According to Romania’s Chief...

January 21, 2026
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Challenger 3 Reaches Milestone With First Crewed Firing Test

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has successfully conducted the first crewed live-fire trial of the Challenger 3, marking a major milestone toward the British Army’s fielding of its next-generation...

January 20, 2026
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Hyunmoo-5 Missile Moves to Frontline Units

The rollout of South Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile marks a significant enhancement of the country’s conventional strike and deterrence posture. Featuring one of the heaviest conventional warheads in its...

January 20, 2026
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India Studies New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Bullet

India’s move to develop a 7.62mm anti-drone round reflects the military’s search for simple, adaptable solutions to proliferating unmanned threats. Rather than relying solely on electronic warfare or dedicated...