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March 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Dutch government explores multi-billion armoured vehicle procurement for local industry

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is considering granting a multi-billion-dollar armored vehicle contract to Van Halteren Technologies for the production of around 400 Armored Combat Support Vehicles for the...

February 27, 2026
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R&D

Construction Kicks Off on Fourth Type 31 Frigate While Second Readies for Launch

At its Rosyth facility in Scotland, Babcock International has reached two major benchmarks in the Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program for the Royal Navy. Steel was cut for HMS...

February 26, 2026
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Mergers & JV

South 8 and 3ME Partner to Develop Military Battery for Arctic Missions

South 8 Technologies has partnered with Australian firm 3ME Technology under a letter of intent to create a next-generation lithium-ion battery optimized for military use in Arctic conditions. The...

February 25, 2026
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New Product Launches

Germany Debuts Next-Generation Close-Range Anti-Drone Defense for Military Vehicles

Mehler Protection of Germany is enhancing armored vehicle survivability with a newly developed counter-drone system engineered to eliminate aerial threats during their approach phase. The SCILT solution is tailored...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Systems Targets Modular Anti-Drone Solutions in Strategic Collaboration

BAE Systems is adapting to the accelerating demands of drone warfare by exploring a collaboration aimed at producing low-cost, scalable interceptor missiles instead of relying solely on bespoke air...

February 24, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Rolls-Royce North America Wins $73.5M Contract for Merkava Tank Engines

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5 million deal to deliver propulsion system kits for Merkava main battle tanks operated by Israel. Financed through FY2026 Foreign Military Sales funding,...

February 20, 2026
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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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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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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...