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January 26, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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)...

January 25, 2026
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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 25, 2026
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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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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...