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June 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Finland Completes Delivery of Patria AMV XP Ambulances to Slovakia

Slovakia has received the last batch of Patria AMV XP ambulance vehicles, completing deliveries under a 2022 defense agreement with Finland. The government-to-government deal includes 10 armored ambulance platforms,...

June 5, 2026
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Oshkosh Awarded Contract to Deliver FMTV Trucks to US and Partner Nations

Oshkosh Defense has secured a series of contracts worth a combined $142 million for the delivery of FMTV A2 tactical vehicles to US and foreign defense customers. The agreements...

June 3, 2026
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Canada Finalizes $1.88 Billion HIMARS Acquisition Under US FMS Program

The Canadian government has finalized a C$2.6 billion ($1.88 billion) deal to purchase 26 HIMARS rocket launchers from the United States, marking a major step forward in the modernization...

June 3, 2026
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R&D

Greece Signs Long-Term Agreement to Grow V-BAT Maritime Drone Fleet

The Greek government has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Shield AI aimed at increasing the number of V-BAT VTOL drones operated by the Hellenic Army. The unmanned systems,...

June 2, 2026
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R&D

GDLS Canada Unveils Grizzly 10×10 Self-Propelled Howitzer for Future Army Requirements

A next-generation artillery contender has emerged for the Canadian Army with the introduction of the Grizzly 10×10 mobile howitzer by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada. The system incorporates a...

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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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...