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January 27, 2026
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Soframe to Supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army

The French government has selected Soframe to deliver a new generation of Heavy Recovery Vehicles for the French Army, aimed at improving combat support and equipment recovery on the...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

South Korea Overhauls Joint Command-and-Control Architecture With AI Integration

South Korea has launched a comprehensive rebuild of its joint command-and-control system with the United States, placing artificial intelligence at the center of efforts to sharpen allied operational planning...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Assigns MBDA Contract for One-Way Attack Drone Supply

France’s defense procurement agency has contracted MBDA to develop and manufacture a long-range one-way attack drone aimed at saturating and degrading enemy air defense systems. The One-Way Effector (OWE)...

Italy Receives First SAMP/T NG System to Strengthen Layered Air Defense

The Italian Army has accepted its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, advancing efforts to field a modern, layered air and missile defense structure. The delivery was made to...

January 26, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

UK Unveils One-Way Attack Drone Armed With 2.5-kg Warhead

Edinburgh Drone Company has introduced its newest one-way attack drone, HAMMER, aimed at delivering increased lethality and flexibility on the modern battlefield. Co-developed with Aero Solutions, the drone carries...

January 26, 2026
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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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New Product Launches
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...