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May 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Netherlands Takes Formal Step Toward Joining OCCAR Defense Group

The Dutch government has taken an official step toward joining OCCAR, Europe’s multinational defense procurement organization, after submitting an accession bill to parliament. The legislation, presented to the House...

May 26, 2026
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R&D

Dutch Government Advances Plan to Join European Arms Procurement Group OCCAR

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced anti-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a broader military renewal effort after more than ten...

May 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Marines Expand MRZR Alpha Fleet With New Mobile Power Configuration

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a follow-on US Marine Corps (USMC) contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the debut procurement of the platform’s 5kW...

May 25, 2026
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New Product Launches

South Korea unveils KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle with enhanced firepower

South Korea has officially revealed the prototype of its next-generation KAAV II amphibious assault vehicle after more than ten years of development work. Built by Hanwha Aerospace, the KAAV...

May 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India developing advanced FRCV armour capable of defeating 800 mm-class threats

India’s next-generation Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is expected to gain a major survivability enhancement after the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) revealed that it is developing advanced...

May 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

AVNL Delivers 1000th Indigenous T-90(IM) Tank to Indian Army

The Indian Army today received its 1000th T-90(IM) tank from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), manufactured indigenously at the HVF/AVNL facility in Avadi. The achievement highlights India’s growing self-reliance...

UK Orders RCH 155 Howitzers to Replace Aging AS-90 Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a near 1-billion-pound agreement to acquire 72 RCH 155 artillery systems as part of its long-term effort to replace the aging AS-90...

May 15, 2026
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R&D

M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle Prioritizes Speed, Mobility, and Rapid Deployment

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was created around a modern battlefield requirement: move infantry units faster, farther, and with greater flexibility than traditional foot-mobile operations allow. Prioritizing agility...

May 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

CSG Explores Investment in KNDS Amid Defense Industry Consolidation

Reuters has reported that Czech defense group CSG is attempting to obtain a stake in Franco-German defense manufacturer KNDS. According to the report, CSG recently held discussions with KNDS’...

May 14, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Poland Unveils Export Version of Borsuk IFV at Defense Event in Slovakia

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has showcased a new export configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a defense exhibition held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The latest variant pairs...