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July 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Philippines Plans Procurement of Over 500 Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The Philippine government is preparing to procure over 500 infantry fighting vehicles to strengthen the mobility, protection, and combat effectiveness of its armed forces. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr....

July 27, 2026
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R&D

Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

July 20, 2026
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Canada boosts armored fleet with 190 vehicles

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle modernization initiative through a new agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada covering the production of additional wheeled...

July 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

After 1,000th T-90S, Russia Offers India Local Production of Advanced T-90MS MBTs

Russia has offered to deepen its long-standing defence partnership with India by proposing the joint production of the T-90MS main battle tank (MBT). The proposal, put forward by Russian...

July 2, 2026
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Sweden expands anti-tank defense capability

Sweden has entered into an agreement with Germany’s Dynamit Nobel Defence to acquire the SKORPION2 vehicle-mounted mine-laying system. This advanced system is designed to rapidly deploy anti-tank mines, creating...

June 27, 2026
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R&D

Ashok Leyland Partners With VFJ to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Stallion Military Trucks

Ashok Leyland is preparing to transform its defence mobility business by accelerating the development of advanced technologies for military vehicles. As India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s...

June 26, 2026
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UK Delivers 100th Indigenous Boxer Armored Vehicle to British Army

The 100th Boxer infantry vehicle manufactured entirely in the UK has rolled off the production line and been delivered to the UK Ministry of Defence, highlighting continued progress in...

June 25, 2026
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US Marine Corps Procures More Than 70 MRZR Alpha Tactical Vehicles

The United States Marine Corps has placed an order with Polaris Government and Defense for more than 70 MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, marking the service’s first acquisition of...

June 24, 2026
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Germany Orders New Bergepanzer Recovery Vehicles to Restore Military Capabilities

Rheinmetall has secured a contract from Germany for 23 Bergepanzer 3 Büffel armored recovery vehicles, replacing units previously supplied to Ukraine. The procurement, worth several hundred million euros, was...

June 24, 2026
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US Army Deploys Advanced Fire Control Software for Mobile Counter-Drone Operations

To strengthen counter-drone capabilities, the US Army has introduced a new fire control software package designed for mobile weapon platforms. The system enables accurate engagement of small unmanned aerial...