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January 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Stavatti Pitches Mach 4 SM-39 Fighter for US Navy

Stavatti Aerospace has released a detailed proposal promoting its SM-39 Razor as a contender for the U.S. Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) requirement, adding a bold independent concept...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania to Field Low-Cost Counter-Drone System

The Romanian Armed Forces are preparing to induct the Merops counter-drone system into operational service after the platform demonstrated strong effectiveness against Russian Shahed-type one-way attack drones. According to...

January 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UAE Unveils ORB Deep-Sea Remote Vehicle at 1,000 Feet

An Emirati underwater systems developer has introduced a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) designed to conduct search, inspection, and recovery missions at depths far beyond the reach of human...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Babcock to Share Arrowhead 140 Frigate Design With Indonesia

Babcock International has secured its first work order under the £4-billion ($5.3-billion) Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) between the United Kingdom and Indonesia, marking an important milestone in bilateral naval...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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BAE Systems Wins $98M US Navy Upgrade Contracts

BAE Systems’ San Diego shipyard has secured $98 million in new contracts from the US Navy to carry out scheduled maintenance, modernization, and repair work on two frontline surface...

January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Northrop Grumman Tests Precision Strike Missile Motor

Northrop Grumman has completed another successful test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 rocket motor, reinforcing its growing role in supporting the US Army’s next-generation long-range precision...

January 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Rolls-Royce to Deliver 350 Engines for Boxer Vehicles

Rolls-Royce has secured orders to supply 350 mtu Series 199 diesel engines for Boxer armored wheeled vehicles destined for the German Armed Forces and additional international customers. The orders...

UK Awards $612M Radar Upgrade Contract for Typhoon

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £453.5 million ($612 million) contract to deliver a new advanced radar capability for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon...

Dassault Leads $200M Investment Round in Harmattan AI

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment round in Harmattan AI, a defense-oriented artificial intelligence firm, formalizing a strategic partnership focused on advancing AI-driven autonomy for...

January 23, 2026
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Collins Aerospace Secures C-130 Wheels, Brakes Deals

RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has entered into three-year support agreements aimed at enhancing sustainment services for C-130 Hercules aircraft wheels and brakes, reinforcing fleet readiness across global operators. The...