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January 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

EuroTrophy Selected to Provide APS for Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks

EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to deliver Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 programs of Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and...

January 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Türkiye Rolls Out Low-Signature E-ZPT Armoured Vehicle

The first serial-produced E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, developed by MKE, has been delivered by Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense following acceptance trials in Ankara. The program reflects a...

January 16, 2026
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R&D

$32M Deal for Reconnaissance Equipment on Stryker Vehicles Goes to Teledyne

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been contracted to deliver and integrate reconnaissance and surveillance systems for Bulgaria’s Stryker armored vehicles, supporting the nation’s defense modernization. The three-year, $32-million US Army...

January 14, 2026
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R&D

US Army Integrates 58-Cal K9 Guns for Long-Range Artillery

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a CRADA to advance the integration of a 58-caliber cannon on the K9 self-propelled artillery platform, marking a significant move in...

January 12, 2026
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Germany Procures Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS–Rheinmetall Joint Venture

The KNDS–Rheinmetall joint venture Projekt System & Management has secured a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training systems (AGSPs) for Germany’s armed forces. The agreement...

January 8, 2026
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R&D

US Army Plans 360° Vision Enhancement for Armored Vehicles

One Stop Systems (OSS) has won a $1.2 million contract to enhance US Army combat vehicles with advanced computing and visualization technology. The program includes the delivery of rugged...

January 7, 2026
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New Product Launches

US Army Unveils First View of M1E3 Abrams Next-Generation Tank

The US Army has unveiled its M1E3 Abrams demonstrator, providing the first public look at a next-generation main battle tank envisioned to transform armored warfare. Photographs of the prototype...

January 7, 2026
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R&D

Elbit to Install Iron Fist Active Protection on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are poised for a survivability upgrade as Elbit Systems delivers its Iron Fist active protection system under new contracts from BAE Systems Hägglunds....

January 6, 2026
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Lithuania Clears Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania has approved plans to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a coordinated European procurement initiative. The acquisition will be executed through a joint program...

January 6, 2026
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R&D

Spain Selects Indra to Lead Future Main Battle Tank Development

Indra has been entrusted with a critical role in shaping the future of Spain’s armored forces through the development of a next-generation replacement for the Leopard 2E main battle...