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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

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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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 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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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 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 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 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

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 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Collins Secures C-130 Wheels and Brakes Contracts

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, has signed a series of three-year agreements to reinforce sustainment and supply support for C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes, a key subsystem for one...