Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Italy’s Quirinale Survey Vessel Launched

Italy has added a new high-end research capability to its naval fleet with the launch of the hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale. Purpose-built for scientific and monitoring missions, the ship combines...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navantia Begins UK Fleet Support Ship Modules

The UK’s Fleet Solid Support program has entered the production phase with Navantia commencing module construction in Spain. The collaborative shipbuilding effort spans facilities in Spain, England, and Northern...

January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

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

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

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...

January 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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

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

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...