Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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...

January 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

Seoul Starts $1.29B Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Seoul’s decision to fund a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft marks a major expansion of its ability to control the electromagnetic battlespace. The Block-I platform will provide long-range jamming and...

January 25, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ANKA III Stealth Drone Order Planned by Turkey

The ANKA III program appears poised to enter large-scale procurement, with Turkish Aerospace Industries indicating that the Turkish Air Force may order more than 50 aircraft in 2026. The...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

MC-55A Peregrine Enters Australian Air Service

The arrival of the MC-55A Peregrine represents a major leap in Australia’s airborne intelligence and electronic warfare capability. Based on the long-range Gulfstream G550 and equipped with a highly...

January 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Prototypes Chosen

Project NYX marks a significant step in the UK Army’s push toward autonomous aviation support, with seven industry partners developing loyal wingman drones tailored for Apache operations. Emphasizing autonomy...

January 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Trident II Missile Support Wins $67.5M Contract

SPA has secured a $67.5 million U.S. Navy task order to provide technical and analytical support for the Trident II SLBM system. The effort underpins both U.S. and UK...

January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Mach 4 Razor Fighter Pitched as F/A-XX Successor

Stavatti Aerospace has entered the NCAD debate with its SM-39 Razor concept, proposing a large-scale, high-performance sixth-generation fighter for the U.S. Navy. The design emphasizes extreme speed, internal weapons...

January 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

Boxer Vehicles to Get 350 Rolls-Royce mtu Engines

Rolls-Royce’s mtu division has secured orders to supply 350 Series 199 engines for Boxer armored vehicles, reinforcing the platform’s standardized propulsion architecture. Ordered by Rheinmetall and KNDS, the engines...

January 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Harmattan AI Secures $200M Led by Dassault

Dassault Aviation has strengthened its push into autonomous combat aviation by leading a $200 million investment in Harmattan AI. The partnership focuses on embedding controlled and supervised AI into...