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January 26, 2026
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Philippine Navy Receives First Rajah Sulayman Patrol Boat

The Philippine Navy has formally accepted BRP Rajah Sulayman (PS-20), the lead ship of its new Rajah Sulayman-class offshore patrol vessels, marking a key milestone in the modernization of...

Italy Receives First SAMP/T NG Air Defense System

The Italian Army has officially taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG (New Generation) air defense system, marking a major milestone in Italy’s efforts to establish a modern, layered...

January 26, 2026
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Elbit to Supply More Iron Fist Kits for US Bradleys

Israeli defense technology firm Elbit Systems has secured a $228 million contract to supply its Iron Fist active protection system (APS) for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicle...

January 26, 2026
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Philippines Orders Fifth Batch of S-70i Black Hawks

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally taken delivery of five additional S-70i Black Hawk helicopters, along with eight M134-H Gatling heavy machine guns, further strengthening its rotary-wing fleet...

January 25, 2026
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Turkey Plans Initial Order of 50+ ANKA III Stealth Drones

Türkiye is preparing to transition the ANKA III stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) from development into full-scale production, with the Turkish Air Force expected to place an initial...

January 25, 2026
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US Marines Deploy New Amphibious Vehicle From USS Makin Island

The U.S. Marine Corps has operationally deployed its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle-Personnel (ACV-P) during ship-to-shore maneuvers conducted from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) off the...

January 25, 2026
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South Korea Launches $1.29B EW Aircraft Program

South Korea has approved a 1.9 trillion won ($1.29 billion) program to develop a dedicated electronic warfare aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), with initial operational...

January 24, 2026
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UK Picks Teams for Apache Loyal Wingman Drone Program

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially advanced Project NYX into a new phase of development, marking a significant step in the British Army’s push toward manned–unmanned teaming...

US Navy Awards $67.5M Trident II Support Contract

The US Navy has awarded Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) a $67.5 million task order to support the Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Strategic Weapons System,...

January 24, 2026
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Australia Unveils MC-55A Peregrine EW Aircraft

Australia has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine airborne intelligence and electronic warfare aircraft, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)....