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April 28, 2026
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Royal Thai Navy Deploys Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Security

Thailand has taken a significant step to boost its eastern frontier security with the deployment of 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs), improving its joint land and maritime operational...

April 27, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Australia Commits $855M for Bushmaster Vehicles and Fleet Upgrades

Canberra has committed 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to modernize the Australian Defence Forces’ land vehicle capabilities. The funding includes a 750 million Australian dollar ($538 million) contract...

April 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Defence Research and Development Organisation reveals next-gen tracked and wheeled armoured platforms

Vehicles Research and Development Establishment has unveiled its next-generation Advanced Armoured Platforms—both tracked and wheeled—at its facility in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, on April 25, 2026. The launch was led by...

April 20, 2026
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British Army Tests Tank-Based Counter-Drone Capabilities

Approximately 350 troops from the British Army have experimented with new tactics for tackling aerial threats without leaving the protection of their tanks, as unmanned systems become a persistent...

April 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indra and IDV Secure Contract for 34 Amphibious Vehicles for Spanish Marines

Indra has partnered with Iveco Defence Vehicles to lead the integration of 34 new amphibious combat vehicles for Spain’s Marine Infantry. Although contract execution details have not been publicly...

April 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

EU Clears $92M Funding for Patria-Led FAMOUS Vehicle Program

The European Commission has approved €79 million ($92.8 million) in funding for Phase 3 of the FAMOUS program, a multinational initiative led by Patria aimed at developing advanced armored...

April 18, 2026
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K9 Vajra-T Set for Anti-Drone Upgrade with RWS, Jammers, Akashteer

The Indian Army is implementing a major survivability upgrade for its K9 Vajra-T artillery system, enhancing its ability to defend against evolving aerial threats. Positioned near forward areas, these...

April 16, 2026
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JLTV: Exploring America’s Next-Gen Tactical Vehicle

For decades, armored vehicle design has been defined by a tradeoff: speed versus protection. Light vehicles could maneuver quickly but lacked survivability, while heavily armored platforms offered protection at...

April 15, 2026
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New Product Launches

NewSpace Launches Layered UGV Combat Ecosystem Featuring Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has introduced a new range of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), signaling its expansion into land-based autonomous warfare systems. Rather than a single platform,...

April 13, 2026
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Finland Adds 112 K9 Howitzers to Expand Artillery Capability

Finland has signed a new agreement with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korean military stocks. The deal, worth around €546.8 million ($641...