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January 27, 2026
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Norwegian Companies Unveil Swarm-Based Concept for Autonomous Naval Mine Clearance

Eelume and Maritime Robotics are teaming up to introduce a swarm-based mine countermeasures concept that links unmanned surface platforms with autonomous underwater vehicles into a fully integrated operational system....

January 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s Hydro-Oceanographic Ship Quirinale

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s latest hydro-oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, at its Riva Trigoso facility in northwestern Italy. The vessel is intended to conduct hydrographic mapping and...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Starts Modular Construction for UK Fleet Solid Support Vessels

Construction of major ship modules for the UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has commenced at Navantia’s Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz, marking a key production milestone for the project....

January 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
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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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Procurement & Contracts
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
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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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Procurement & Contracts
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...