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January 28, 2026
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Singapore, Epirus Collaborate on High-Power Microwave Anti-Drone Systems

Singapore and US-based firm Epirus have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore high-power microwave technologies aimed at countering unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The collaboration, which includes Singapore’s...

January 28, 2026
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Marines Develop NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed UAV for Operational Use

The 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the US Marine Corps’ first fully National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant 3D-printed drone, known as HANX. Full NDAA compliance ensures the platform...

January 27, 2026
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Bulgaria Greenlights NSM Coastal Defense Procurement to Strengthen Black Sea Defenses

Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers has cleared the acquisition of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) Coastal Defence System, a move intended to strengthen the country’s defensive posture along the Black...

January 27, 2026
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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...

January 27, 2026
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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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R&D

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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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 27, 2026
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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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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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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...