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Four Firms Partner on UAE Autonomous Logistics Platform

A consortium of technology and defense firms is advancing the UAE’s military logistics modernization with the launch of a new Autonomous Logistics Platform (ALP). The initiative is designed to...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Mach 4 Fighter Concept Enters F/A-XX Program Race

Stavatti Aerospace has unveiled a bold alternative concept for the US Navy’s Next Carrier Air Dominance (NCAD) program, introducing a high-speed fighter design intended to replace the F/A-18E/F Super...

January 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Turkey Unveils Counter-Drone System Firing 3,000 RPM

Turkey has unveiled a new counter-UAV capability designed to address the growing threat posed by hostile unmanned aerial vehicles, introducing a remotely controlled weapon system (RCWS) capable of firing...

January 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Norway Develops Swarm-Based Autonomous Mine Clearing

Norwegian companies Eelume and Maritime Robotics are developing a new autonomous mine countermeasures concept that integrates unmanned surface vessels and underwater robots into a single, coordinated system. The initiative...

January 27, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Leonardo Unveils Simulator Linking Real Jets to Virtual Ops

Leonardo is advancing military pilot training with the introduction of FITS4TOP (Future Integrated Training System for TOP Pilots), a next-generation simulation solution designed to merge live flying with immersive...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon Wins $381M Contract for Tomahawk Block V

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $380.8 million contract modification to upgrade and recertify existing Tomahawk Block IV cruise missiles to the more advanced Block V configuration. The...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy Vessel Quirinale

Fincantieri has successfully launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel Quirinale at its Riva Trigoso shipyard in northwestern Italy, marking an important milestone in Italy’s maritime research and naval...

January 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV