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February 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Germany and Sweden place orders for Kongsberg RWS for CAVS 6×6 armored vehicles

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has finalized a €140 million supply agreement with Patria to equip German and Swedish CAVS 6×6 armored vehicle fleets with its Protector RS4 remote weapon...

February 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Excalibur Army secures $300M Southeast Asia contract for Patriot armored vehicles

An undisclosed Southeast Asian military has awarded Excalibur Army a $300 million contract for the procurement of over 100 Patriot armored vehicles, covering a broad spectrum of battlefield roles....

February 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany’s Defense Exports Concentrated in Ukraine, Norway, Sweden

Germany’s latest defense export figures show Ukraine once again leading as the top recipient of German arms, followed by NATO allies Norway and Sweden, according to a government report...

February 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Moves Closer to 250+ Armored Vehicle Replacement Deal

Prague is advancing plans to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 armored vehicle fleet, moving toward the procurement of more than 250 new armored personnel carriers, with Tatra Defence...

February 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Marines Expand Fleet With 30 New BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $195 million contract for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles, reinforcing the service’s modernization of its amphibious assault...

February 4, 2026
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Belgium–Luxembourg Jointly Procure 270 CaMo Armored Vehicles

Belgium and Luxembourg have placed orders for 269 armored vehicles from KNDS France under the multinational CaMo armored vehicle program. Launched by France and Belgium, CaMo aims to deliver...

February 2, 2026
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R&D

Thales UK Launches New Situational Awareness Tech for Armored Platforms

DARPA is developing a novel robotic medical concept capable of navigating inside the human body to locate severe injuries and deliver immediate treatment, offering frontline casualties a greater chance...

January 31, 2026
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R&D

Slovak-Specific CV90 MkIV IFVs Begin Test Trials in Sweden

Testing has commenced in Sweden for the first CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles built to Slovak Armed Forces specifications, marking a key step toward operational deployment. The start of...

January 30, 2026
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R&D

Korea Launches Overseas Sales of Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has officially started exporting a homegrown engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank, eliminating its previous reliance on German-made powerplants. Known as the DV27K, the...

January 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Italy Takes Delivery of First KF41 Lynx IFVs Under A2CS

Italy has received the first four KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles, formally initiating the Italian Army’s A2CS armored modernization program. Delivered by Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, the KF41s are...