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January 31, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Slovak-Configured CV90 MkIV IFVs Begin Tests in Sweden

The first Combat Vehicle 90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles destined for the Slovak Armed Forces have entered testing at BAE Systems Hägglunds’ facility in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The start of...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
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South Korea Starts Export of Domestic K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, marking a major milestone in the country’s defense industrial independence. The move...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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ST Engineering Lays Keel for Singapore’s 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked a key milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization program with the keel-laying ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). The...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Army Opens 40mm Ammo Production Line in Wisconsin

The US Army, in partnership with AMTEC Corporation, has inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor test range at AMTEC’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, advancing efforts to...

January 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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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Communication and Electronics
R&D

South Korea Revamps Joint C2 System With AI Integration

South Korea has launched a major overhaul of its joint command-and-control (C2) system used alongside the United States, placing artificial intelligence at the center of future allied military operations...

January 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Singapore Advances Ground Warfare With Next-Gen IFV

ST Engineering is advancing plans for Singapore’s next generation of ground combat capability with the development of a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to meet emerging battlefield requirements....

January 27, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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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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Unmanned Systems
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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 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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...