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July 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden expands anti-tank defense capability

Sweden has entered into an agreement with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to acquire the SKORPION2 vehicle-mounted mine-laying system. This advanced system is designed to rapidly deploy anti-tank mines, creating...

June 27, 2026
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Ashok Leyland Partners With VFJ to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Stallion Military Trucks

Ashok Leyland is preparing to transform its defence mobility business by accelerating the development of advanced technologies for military vehicles. As India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s...

June 26, 2026
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UK Delivers 100th Indigenous Boxer Armored Vehicle to British Army

The 100th Boxer infantry vehicle manufactured entirely in the UK has rolled off the production line and been delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence, highlighting continued progress in...

June 25, 2026
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US Marine Corps Procures More Than 70 MRZR Alpha Tactical Vehicles

The United States Marine Corps has placed an order with Polaris Government and Defense for more than 70 MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, marking the service’s first acquisition of...

June 24, 2026
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Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles to Restore Military Capabilities

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Germany for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously supplied to Ukraine. The procurement, worth several hundred million euros, was...

June 24, 2026
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US Army Deploys Advanced Fire Control Software for Mobile Counter-Drone Operations

To strengthen counter-drone capabilities, the US Army has introduced a new fire control software package designed for mobile weapon platforms. The system enables accurate engagement of small unmanned aerial...

June 23, 2026
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Teledyne Launches Advanced HD Imaging Package for Combat Platforms

Teledyne FLIR Defense is expanding its vehicle sensing capabilities with a new suite of high-definition imaging solutions aimed at delivering full-circle situational awareness under complex operational conditions. The lineup...

June 23, 2026
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New Product Launches

Enhanced Bushmaster Platform Gains Greater Flexibility and Firepower

The Bushmaster PMV has been transformed by Thales Australia into a new configuration that delivers greater battlefield effectiveness through enhanced protection, networking capabilities, and operational flexibility. Designated the Mulga...

June 20, 2026
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Upgraded WhAP 8×8 Gains Enhanced Weapons, Sensors and Survivability Features

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), working with Kalyani Group, has introduced the latest version of its Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) 8×8, incorporating a range of upgrades that...

June 19, 2026
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New Product Launches

Arquus Unveils Fenris 6×6 Combat Vehicle Armed With 105mm Gun

At Eurosatory 2026, Arquus presented the Fenris, a new 6×6 armored combat vehicle that combines the mobility of a wheeled platform with the firepower of a 105mm weapon system....