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January 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey Unveils High-Rate Counter-Drone System Capable of 3,000 Rounds per Minute

Turkey is rolling out a new hard-kill counter-UAS system, a remotely operated weapon platform capable of firing up to 3,000 rounds per minute to deter hostile drones. Developed by...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Singapore Advances Ground Combat Capability With New-Generation IFV

ST Engineering is moving forward with the development of a next-generation infantry fighting vehicle to support Singapore’s future ground warfare requirements, focusing on adaptability, digital integration, and survivability. Built...

January 27, 2026
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R&D
Training and Simulation

Leonardo Debuts Simulator Connecting Live Aircraft With Virtual Battlefields

Leonardo has unveiled FITS4TOP, a new training solution designed to push military pilot instruction into a more integrated and digitally driven future by blending live flying with virtual and...

BAE Systems Secures $73.8M Deal for Fighter Aircraft RF Countermeasure Systems

BAE Systems has secured a $73.8 million contract to provide more than 1,200 radio-frequency countermeasure systems for fighter aircraft operated by the United States and allied nations. The award,...

January 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Raytheon Wins $381M Contract to Upgrade Tomahawk Block V Missiles

Raytheon has secured a $380.8 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to modernize and recertify Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the Block V standard. The award formalizes...

Bulgaria Approves NSM Coastal Defense System Acquisition for Black Sea Security

Bulgaria has approved plans to procure the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System to enhance protection of its Black Sea coast, following a decision by the country’s Council of...

January 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
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 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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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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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...