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September 8, 2026
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Hanwha Unveils Drone-Enabled Combat Concept for K9 Howitzers

At a K9 User Club gathering in Estonia, Hanwha Aerospace presented a new operational concept designed to enable faster and more precise artillery strikes on the battlefield. The proposed...

September 8, 2026
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Land Rover Introduces Next-Generation Military Vehicle With Monocoque Design

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is advancing its technological innovation with the Defender Wolf Series II, a next-generation light mobility vehicle (LMV) designed to operate in challenging environments. The vehicle...

September 8, 2026
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General Dynamics Demonstrates Long-Range Precision Guidance Beyond 31 Miles

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GDOTS) has demonstrated a capability that could help the US Army extend the range and improve the precision of its 155mm artillery systems....

September 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Brazil Orders First Seven Serial-Production Centauro II 8×8 Vehicles

Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium, has signed an initial serial-production contract with the Brazilian Army for seven Centauro II 8×8 wheeled tank destroyers equipped with 120mm smoothbore cannons. The...

September 3, 2026
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Taiwan Allocates $1.7B for Locally Built Cheetah Armored Vehicles

The Republic of China Army has allocated NT$57.07 billion ($1.7 billion) in its 2027 defense budget to procure 178 domestically produced Cheetah 105mm wheeled armored vehicles. The acquisition is...

September 1, 2026
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Malaysia Strengthens Army Mobility With 200+ New Tactical Vehicles

Malaysia is set to acquire 263 military vehicles worth 164.91 million ringgit ($40.8 million) as part of efforts to strengthen the Malaysian Army’s tactical mobility, reconnaissance, and scouting capabilities....

August 28, 2026
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US Army Tests Bradley as Launch Platform for Ground Drone Swarms

The US Army has tested the integration of the FireAnt small robotic system with the M2A4 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, demonstrating a potential approach for deploying artificial intelligence-enabled swarms...

August 28, 2026
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Netherlands Signs Saab Agreement for Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems

The Netherlands has entered into a long-term framework agreement with Saab for the supply of Barracuda Mobile Camouflage Systems (MCS) for vehicles operated by the Dutch Armed Forces. Under...

August 27, 2026
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Latvia Reveals Its First Hunter Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia has unveiled its first Hunter infantry fighting vehicle at Patria’s local manufacturing facility in Valmiera, marking the beginning of final assembly under the country’s nearly 800-million-euro ($931.2 million)...

August 26, 2026
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Poland Receives First K2 Black Panther Tanks Under $6.5B Deal

Poland has received 28 K2 Black Panther main battle tanks, completing the first delivery under a 9-trillion-won ($6.5-billion) agreement signed with South Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem in 2025....