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January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

French Army Orders Heavy Recovery Vehicles From Soframe

The French Army has selected Soframe to provide a new generation of Heavy Recovery Vehicles aimed at improving combat service support and operational resilience. The contract, part of a...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

AI-Centric C2 System Overhaul Launched by Korea

South Korea is injecting artificial intelligence into its primary allied command-and-control architecture as part of a broader effort to modernize joint operations with the United States. Under the AKJCCS...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

MBDA to Supply One-Way Attack Drones to France

The One-Way Effector program reflects France’s push to restore mass and depth to long-range strike inventories. Developed by MBDA under an accelerated timeline, the UAV draws heavily on operational...

SAMP/T NG Strengthens Italy’s Air Defense

Italy’s receipt of its first SAMP/T NG system marks a key milestone in modernizing national and NATO-aligned air defense capabilities. Developed under a joint Franco-Italian program launched in 2021,...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Britain Reveals New One-Way Strike Drone

The HAMMER loitering attack drone reflects Edinburgh Drone Company’s focus on producing affordable, scalable strike systems suited to high-intensity conflict. Developed with Aero Solutions, the platform combines modular payload...

January 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders Additional Iron Fist Protection

Elbit Systems’ latest $228-million contract reinforces the role of the Iron Fist active protection system as a core survivability upgrade for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. Awarded...

January 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

South Korea Delivers Patrol Boat to Philippines

The acceptance of the BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20) represents a significant step forward in the Philippine Navy’s long-term fleet renewal strategy. As the first of six offshore patrol vessels...

January 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Armed Helicopter Drone Debuts From Austria

The Camcopter S-301 represents Schiebel’s move toward armed VTOL UAS capable of multi-role missions. Powered by a NATO-fuel-compatible engine, the platform combines endurance, payload flexibility, and shipboard compatibility. Its...

January 26, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

PH Expands Black Hawk Fleet With New Helicopters

The acceptance of additional Black Hawks marks steady progress in the Philippines’ rotary-wing modernization effort. The S-70i’s versatility supports troop transport, logistics, humanitarian assistance, and armed utility missions. As...

January 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

USMC Conducts Ship-to-Shore ACV Deployment

The employment of the ACV-P in ship-to-shore operations highlights the Marine Corps’ transition to a more survivable and deployable amphibious force. Designed for both sea and land maneuver, the...