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January 27, 2026
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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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Mergers & JV

Navantia Kicks Off Module Build for Britain’s Fleet Solid Support Ships

Navantia has begun module construction at its Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz, southwestern Spain, for the United Kingdom’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) program. The effort brings together Navantia UK’s...

January 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

French Army Selects Soframe for Delivery of Heavy Recovery Platforms

France has awarded Soframe a contract to supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army, strengthening battlefield logistics and recovery capabilities. The contract follows a competitive tender launched in...

January 27, 2026
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R&D

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 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France Commissions MBDA to Produce One-Way Attack UAVs

France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded MBDA a contract to develop and produce a sovereign long-range one-way attack drone intended to overwhelm and saturate adversary air defense systems....

January 26, 2026
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Italy Takes First Delivery of SAMP/T NG Air Defense System

The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG (New Generation) air defense system, marking a major milestone in the development of a layered national air and...

January 26, 2026
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UK Showcases One-Way Attack UAV Carrying 2.5-kg Warhead

UK-based Edinburgh Drone Company (EDC) has unveiled its latest one-way attack unmanned system, the HAMMER, significantly expanding its battlefield strike capabilities. Developed in partnership with Aero Solutions, the HAMMER...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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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,...