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Poland Orders 146 More Borsuk IFVs Under $2.07 Billion Defence Contract

Poland is accelerating the expansion of its mechanized forces after awarding a 7.5-billion-zloty ($2.07 billion) contract to the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola consortium for 146 additional...

Elbit Secures $350 Million Deal to Modernize Main Battle Tank Fleets

Israeli defence company Elbit Systems has secured a $350 million deal to upgrade main battle tanks for an overseas customer, continuing its expansion in the global armored vehicle modernization...

May 30, 2026
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R&D

MGCS: How Europe Is Building the Next Generation of Networked Armored Warfare

The future of armored warfare is increasingly being defined by connectivity, automation, and information dominance rather than armor protection alone. In response to this shift, Europe has launched the...

May 29, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Clears Acquisition of 936 Patria 6×6 Vehicles for Military Expansion

The Lithuanian State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 936 Patria 6×6 wheeled armored vehicles to support the country’s newly established military division. The acquisition agreement is expected...

May 29, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Russia Proposes Joint Next-Generation Tank Program With India

Uralvagonzavod has indicated its readiness to partner with India on the development of a next-generation combat tank, according to CEO Alexander Potapov. The proposal comes as the Indian military...

May 29, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Patria Offers Industrial Support for Lithuania’s Potential CAVS Membership

Patria has indicated that it is ready to assist Lithuania should the country decide to join the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative, following approval for the procurement...

Rheinmetall Wins $1.18B Contract to Supply German Military Logistics Fleet

Rheinmetall has received a 1.015-billion-euro ($1.18-billion) contract from the German Armed Forces for the delivery of over 2,000 logistics vehicles. The purchase forms part of a broader seven-year framework...

May 28, 2026
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R&D

Thales Develops Advanced Electro-Optic Protection Systems for Armored Platforms

Thales is advancing new electro-optic countermeasure concepts designed to help military vehicles evade modern battlefield threats by making them more difficult to detect, monitor, and engage. The effort is...

May 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Zorawar Light Tank to Feature Next-Gen Adaptive Infrared Camouflage System

The Indian Army’s Zorawar Light Tank is slated to integrate a next-generation Adaptive Thermal Camouflage System designed to lower infrared visibility and enhance protection against modern reconnaissance and targeting...

May 28, 2026
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TASL and DRDO Reveal 30mm Unmanned Turret for Future Combat Vehicle Concepts

India’s push into autonomous armored warfare appears to be evolving further after Tata Advanced Systems Limited showcased a new 30mm Unmanned Turret (UT) mounted on an unconventional tracked vehicle...