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January 26, 2026
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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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Unmanned Systems
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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...

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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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...

January 25, 2026
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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 25, 2026
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South Korea Launches $1.29B EW Aircraft Plan

South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force, targeting operational deployment around 2034. Announced...

January 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Marines Deploy New ACV From USS Makin Island

The U.S. Marine Corps has deployed its new ACV-P Amphibious Combat Vehicle during ship-to-shore operations from USS Makin Island, demonstrating progress in modernizing amphibious warfare. Conducted during Quarterly Underway...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

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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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...