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January 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Turkish Air Force Prepares 50+ ANKA III Order

Türkiye is expected to place an initial order exceeding 50 ANKA III stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicles in 2026, signaling the program’s transition from development to production planning. According...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Australia Debuts MC-55A Peregrine Surveillance Jet

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine at RAAF Base Edinburgh, marking the introduction of the country’s most advanced crewed intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare aircraft....

January 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UK Selects Teams for Apache Wingman Drones

The UK Ministry of Defence has advanced Project NYX into a new development phase, commissioning seven UK-based companies to design loyal wingman drones for Apache AH-64E helicopters. The initiative...

US Navy Awards $67.5M Trident II Support Deal

The U.S. Navy has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. a $67.5 million task order to support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapons System, reinforcing the U.S.–UK sea-based nuclear...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Stavatti Proposes Mach 4 Razor Navy Fighter

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled a detailed proposal positioning its SM-39 Razor as a candidate for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance requirement. The January 2026 release outlines a...

January 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Rolls-Royce to Supply 350 Engines for Boxer

Rolls-Royce will deliver 350 mtu Series 199 engines to power Boxer armored vehicles for the German Armed Forces and international customers, following orders placed by Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland....

Dassault Leads $200M Harmattan AI Funding

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B funding round in Harmattan AI, establishing a strategic partnership focused on integrating artificial intelligence-driven autonomy into future combat aviation systems....

January 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UAE Unveils ORB 1,000-Foot Underwater Vehicle

UAE-based Trident Subsea Systems has introduced the ORB remotely operated vehicle, a deep-water platform designed for underwater missions beyond the safe limits of human divers. Engineered for operations at...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Babcock Transfers Arrowhead 140 Frigate Design

Babcock has secured its first work order under the £4-billion UK-Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme, reinforcing bilateral naval cooperation. As lead industrial partner, Babcock will deliver licenses for two additional...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania Fields Low-Cost Counter-Drone System

Romania is preparing to field the Merops anti-drone system after successful testing against Shahed-type unmanned aerial threats. Operators are currently undergoing training, and the system has already demonstrated effectiveness...