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February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Emerges as Top JLTV Operator Beyond US After 500 Deliveries

Lithuania has finalized the acquisition of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States, completing a procurement launched under a 2019 foreign military sales deal. The milestone...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Clinches Major $277M Turret and Ammunition Contract

Elbit Systems has landed a $277 million contract to provide UT30 MK2 remotely controlled turrets and related ammunition to an unnamed global customer. The program is scheduled to be...

February 18, 2026
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France Strengthens Leclerc Arsenal With Modern Penetrator Rounds

France has placed a multi-year contract with KNDS Ammo France for the supply of next-generation Shard armor-piercing rounds to arm its upgraded Leclerc XLR tanks. The seven-year deal, valued...

February 18, 2026
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R&D

US Army Introduces High-Power Upgrade for Combat Vehicles

A new high-output power kit from Michigan Technological University is poised to strengthen US Army operations, producing more than 120 kilowatts directly from military vehicles. Created by the Advanced...

February 17, 2026
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R&D

South Korea Advances Tank Protection With New Active Defense Technology

Hanwha Systems of South Korea has introduced a next-generation active protection system aimed at significantly enhancing armored vehicle defense by intercepting hostile projectiles before impact. Presented at the World...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

NATO Signs $237M Rheinmetall Deal to Rebuild Armored Ammunition Stocks

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed an initial order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition on behalf of multiple NATO member states. Estimated at around €200 million...

February 16, 2026
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R&D

Akeron Missile System: Overview of Europe’s Next-Generation Tactical Strike Platform

Forged in response to a decade of shifting combat realities, the Akeron family was conceived to meet the demands of armored warfare, urban engagements, and rapidly evolving threats. Designed...

February 13, 2026
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R&D

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: Inside the United States Marine Corps’ Modern Battlefield Platform

Envision an armored platform moving directly from a naval vessel into coastal surf before driving inland under full protection. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle represents the latest step in amphibious...

February 12, 2026
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R&D

ROGUE-Fires System Adopts Autonomous Capability With Kodiak Technology

Kodiak AI is deploying its autonomous vehicle technology within the US Marine Corps, embedding its artificial intelligence-based driving system into the Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Central to the...

February 12, 2026
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New Product Launches

Hanwha Establishes K9 Howitzer Support Hub in Romania

Variant 1 Hanwha Aerospace has commenced construction of a European production hub in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, designated...