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January 31, 2026
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Slovak-Specific CV90 MkIV IFVs Begin Test Trials in Sweden

Testing has commenced in Sweden for the first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles built to Slovak Armed Forces specifications, marking a key step toward operational deployment. The start of...

January 31, 2026
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U.S. Navy Carries Out First Autonomous Taxi Trial of MQ-25A Stingray

Boeing has announced that the U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has completed its inaugural autonomous taxi test, marking a key early milestone in the Navy’s effort to integrate...

January 30, 2026
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Korea Launches Overseas Sales of Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has officially started exporting a homegrown engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank, eliminating its previous reliance on German-made powerplants. Known as the DV27K, the...

January 29, 2026
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ST Engineering Conducts Keel-Laying Ceremony for Singapore’s Second Victoria-Class Warship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89). The...

January 29, 2026
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U.S. Army Launches New 40mm Ammunition Production Facility and Test Range in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army and AMTEC Corporation have officially opened a new 40mm ammunition production line and a 200-meter indoor test range at AMTEC’s Janesville, Wisconsin facility, advancing the Army’s...

January 28, 2026
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Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Competition as New Challenger

Stavatti Aerospace has presented a competing vision for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance initiative, introducing a high-performance aircraft concept designed to succeed the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in...

January 27, 2026
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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...

January 27, 2026
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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 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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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...