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January 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Norway Develops Swarm-Based Naval Mine Clearing

Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics are developing an integrated mine countermeasures concept that links unmanned surface vessels with autonomous underwater robots. At the core of the system is...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Fincantieri Launches Navy Survey Ship Quirinale

Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel, Quirinale, a specialized platform designed for mapping, scientific research, and maritime monitoring. Built to support the Italian Hydrographic Institute, the...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Navantia Starts Work on UK Support Ships

Navantia has begun construction of ship modules at its Puerto Real shipyard in Cádiz as part of the UK’s Fleet Solid Support program, marking the transition from design to...

January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Soframe to Supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to Army

France has awarded Soframe a contract to supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles for the French Army, strengthening battlefield logistics and recovery capabilities for modern combat operations. The award follows a...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

South Korea Rebuilds Joint C2 With AI Core

South Korea has launched a major modernization effort to rebuild the core command-and-control system it operates jointly with the United States, introducing artificial intelligence to enhance allied planning, coordination,...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

France Assigns MBDA One-Way Drone Delivery

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded MBDA a contract to develop and produce a sovereign long-range one-way attack drone designed to overwhelm enemy air defenses. Known as the One-Way...

Italy Receives First SAMP/T NG Air Defense System

The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, advancing Italy’s effort to establish a layered and networked air and missile defense architecture. The...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UK Unveils One-Way Attack Drone With 2.5kg Warhead

Edinburgh Drone Company has unveiled the HAMMER one-way attack drone, expanding its portfolio of low-cost precision strike systems tailored for modern battlefields. Developed in collaboration with Aero Solutions, the...

January 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit to Deliver More Iron Fist APS for Bradleys

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has secured a $228-million contract to deliver its Iron Fist active protection system for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle fleet. The agreement...

January 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Philippine Navy Gets First Rajah Sulayman Boat

The Philippine Navy has formally accepted its first Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessel, BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country’s maritime security...