Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 29, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Lithuania Orders 12 Leguan Bridge Systems From KNDS

The Lithuanian government has approved the acquisition of 12 Leguan armored bridge layers from KNDS Deutschland in a deal valued at €210 million. Designed for rapid deployment, the Leguan...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Singapore’s Second Victoria Warship Takes Shape

Singapore has advanced its next-generation naval fleet with the keel-laying ceremony of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, RSS Valour (89), carried out by ST Engineering. Part of a...

January 28, 2026
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Land Platforms

KF41 Lynx IFVs Enter Italian Army Service

Italy has officially introduced the Lynx KF41 IFV into service with the delivery of its first four vehicles under the A2CS program. Managed by the LRMV joint venture, the...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Sweden Receives GAVIA Underwater Drones

Sweden has received its first batch of GAVIA autonomous underwater vehicles from Teledyne Marine, marking a key milestone in expanding national undersea autonomy. The field-reconfigurable AUVs offer flexible deployment...

January 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Aselsan Chosen by NATO for IFF Systems

Aselsan has secured a three-year NATO contract to deliver Mode-5 IFF interrogator systems for integration with MANPADS, strengthening the alliance’s ability to distinguish friendly aircraft from hostile threats. Managed...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Challenger Emerges in Navy F/A-XX Program

Stavatti Aerospace has presented its SM-39 Razor concept as a potential contender for the US Navy’s NCAD initiative, outlining a high-speed, low-observable aircraft designed to succeed the Super Hornet....

January 28, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

UAE Taps Industry Team for Autonomous Supply Tech

The UAE is modernizing its military logistics operations with the launch of an Autonomous Logistics Platform developed by a coalition of EDGE, TII, Micropolis, and SteerAI. The platform combines...

January 28, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Troops Get Handheld Sniper Detection Tool

Thales is addressing the challenge of detecting concealed snipers in daylight with a new lightweight spotting system that can be carried by individual soldiers. By combining filtered goggles with...

January 28, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New HENSOLDT-TYTAN C-UAS Partnership Formed

HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies are joining forces to develop an integrated counter-drone system that combines detection, tracking, and interception into a unified operational solution. The concept links TYTAN’s rapidly...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Delivers Rodeur 330 Drones to Ukraine

Ukraine has begun receiving Rodeur 330 unmanned systems from France’s EOS Technologie as part of efforts to replenish drone inventories and counter Russia’s mass drone production. The interceptor platform...