Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

January 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Backed by Singapore

Singapore is moving to strengthen its defenses against advanced unmanned aerial threats through a new cooperation agreement with Epirus focused on high-power microwave systems. Working with the Defence Science...

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...

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

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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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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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 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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Missile & Missile Defence

RAM Missile Support Contract Awarded to Raytheon

Raytheon will continue providing technical and engineering support for the Rolling Airframe Missile under a new US Navy contract extension. The RAM’s fire-and-forget design and dual-mode guidance make it...

January 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

BAE Secures Fighter Jet EW Contract

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

Tomahawk Block V Upgrade Contract Awarded

Norway is advancing next-generation mine countermeasures through a novel concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and autonomous underwater swarms. The WP960 USV functions as a mobile base for deploying,...