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January 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Elbit Systems Secures Additional Iron Fist APS Orders for U.S. Army Bradleys

Elbit Systems has secured a $228 million contract to equip the U.S. Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles with its Iron Fist active protection system. The contract forms part of...

January 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Philippine Navy Takes Delivery of First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Vessel

The Philippine Navy has accepted delivery of its first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel from South Korea, marking a key step in modernizing its surface fleet under a 2022...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Austria Showcases Rocket-Equipped Helicopter UAV at UMEX 2026

Austria is boosting its domestic unmanned aviation portfolio with Schiebel’s new VTOL helicopter drone, a versatile platform designed to operate from both land bases and naval vessels. The Camcopter...

January 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

Philippines Adds Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters

The Philippine Air Force has formally taken delivery of five more S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns to arm the aircraft, further expanding...

January 25, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

U.S. Marines Conduct First Ship-to-Shore Deployment of New Amphibious Combat Vehicle

The U.S. Marine Corps has fielded its new ACV-P (Amphibious Combat Vehicle–Personnel Carrier) during ship-to-shore operations from USS Makin Island off the California coast, marking another milestone in the...

January 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Kicks Off $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

Seoul has approved a 1.9 trillion won (about $1.29 billion) effort to field a purpose-built electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force by the mid-2030s, marking...

January 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkish Air Force Plans First Order of Over 50 ANKA III Stealth UAVs

Senior Turkish aerospace officials expect the Turkish Air Force to order over 50 ANKA III stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles in 2026, signalling a decisive move into procurement and...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Australia Introduces MC-55A Peregrine ISR and EW Aircraft

The Royal Australian Air Force has received its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking the debut of Australia’s most sophisticated crewed ISR platform. Delivered to...

January 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

UK Chooses Industry Consortia for Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Development

Project NYX has entered a critical development stage, with the UK Ministry of Defence selecting seven domestic companies to design loyal wingman drones intended to operate in close coordination...

U.S. Navy Issues $67.5M Support Contract for Trident II Missile Program

The U.S. Navy has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) a task order valued at $67.5 million to support the Trident II Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Strategic Weapons System,...