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April 6, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Textron secures $450M contract for pre-production of Cottonmouth amphibious reconnaissance vehicles

Textron Systems has been awarded a $450 million pre-production contract for the US Marine Corps’ Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). The deal includes 16 vehicles in three variants —...

April 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Patria supplies Slovakia with advanced armored vehicle simulation system

Patria has supplied a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, developed in partnership with Virtual Reality Media and Konštrukta Defence. The system replicates...

April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Procures Russian Legacy System to Tackle Low-Altitude Threats

India has moved to strengthen its short-range air defence capabilities by procuring the Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia in a deal worth approximately ₹4.45 billion ($47 million)....

March 30, 2026
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New Product Launches

South Korea Adapts K2 Main Battle Tank for Middle East Operational Needs

Hyundai Rotem is targeting the Middle East with a modified K2 main battle tank, the K2ME, engineered to operate efficiently in scorching climates while complying with export limitations. This...

March 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Latvia Supplies Tracked Reconnaissance Combat Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia has commenced the transfer of tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) platforms to Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support initiatives. According to Defence Minister Andris Spruds, the...

March 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and Indra Collaborate on Truck Programs for Spanish Army

Rheinmetall and Indra have signed a strategic pact aimed at capturing a major Spanish Army truck contract worth several billion euros, while also strengthening joint defense production efforts across...

March 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Procures 200 Rolls-Royce Engines for Puma Vehicle Fleet

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a contract to supply 200 mtu PowerPack propulsion units for Germany’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle fleet. The systems feature upgraded cooling technology, advanced...

March 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Ashok Leyland Launches Advanced Mine-Protected Vehicle for High-Risk Missions

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has developed a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) designed to enhance both protection and mobility for security forces operating in high-threat zones. The vehicle...

March 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Ireland-Based Aluminum Facility Linked to Russian Defense Supply Network

A major Irish alumina facility has been identified as having indirect connections to Russia’s military supply network, despite remaining compliant with current EU sanctions, according to a joint review...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Indra and Hanwha Team Up to Produce Self-Propelled Artillery Systems for Spain

Indra Group of Spain and Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea have formalized a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on next-generation self-propelled artillery for the Spanish military. The partnership is...