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January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled the SM-39 Razor, a proposed aircraft concept positioned as an alternative option for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance program, which seeks to replace...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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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Land Platforms

Singapore Fields Next-Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle

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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Training and Simulation

Leonardo Unveils Live-Virtual Combat Simulator

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 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Successfully Tests PrSM Rocket Motor

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed another production acceptance test of the solid rocket motor used in the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1. Conducted at the Allegany...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK’s Challenger 3 Hits Crewed Firing Milestone

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has completed the first crewed live-fire trials of the Challenger 3 main battle tank, marking a major milestone in the British Army’s armored modernization program....

January 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Missile

South Korea has begun deploying its Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile to frontline units, marking a significant step in strengthening deterrence against North Korea’s expanding missile and underground military infrastructure. The...