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May 14, 2026
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New Product Launches

Otokar Debuts First Cobra II Armored Vehicle Manufactured in Romania

Otokar has introduced the first Romania-built Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle at a defense and aerospace convention held in Bucharest. The unveiling marks the launch of the company’s local...

May 12, 2026
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R&D

Challenger 3: How Britain Is Transforming Its Main Battle Tank Fleet

Some military upgrades simply extend service life, while others fundamentally reshape combat capability. Challenger 3 falls firmly into the second category. More than a modernization effort, it represents the...

May 11, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Patria Deepens Defense Cooperation With Hämeenlinna

Patria and the city of Hämeenlinna are set to formalize a new partnership designed to boost the local defense industry and industrial capabilities. The proposed cooperation framework includes plans...

May 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Launches Procurement Process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers

Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs) for Rashtriya Rifles formations and related headquarters units, signaling a...

May 7, 2026
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R&D

Inside the Ajax Fighting Vehicle: Britain’s Digital Battlefield Recon Platform

An armored vehicle built not only for firepower and protection, but for an era where data dominance shapes the battlefield. That’s the ambition behind the British Army’s Ajax fighting...

May 7, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Czech Republic and Patria Deepen Cooperation Ahead of New 8×8 Vehicle Program

Patria has entered into several agreements with Czech state defense institutions as Czech Republic advances plans to procure a next-generation 8×8 armored vehicle fleet. The accords, signed with the...

May 6, 2026
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R&D

KNDS and RITEK Launch Leopard 2A8 Tank Production Facility in Norway

A new manufacturing center for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank has been inaugurated in Levanger, Norway, by KNDS Deutschland in partnership with automotive company RITEK. The facility strengthens...

May 6, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Presents Lithuania’s First HIMARS Systems

Lithuania’s first HIMARS launchers have been presented by Lockheed Martin and the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence at the company’s Camden production site in Arkansas. During the unveiling ceremony,...

May 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall, ELVO Partner for Military Truck Assembly in Greece

A new partnership between Rheinmetall and Hellenic Vehicles Industries (ELVO) will see military trucks assembled in Greece for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The memorandum of understanding outlines cooperation on...

May 2, 2026
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R&D

HVF Avadi Issues EOI for Advanced Electromagnetic Turret Traverse Systems for T-90 and T-72 Tanks

AVNL’s Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) in Avadi has initiated a major modernization drive for India’s armored fleet through a newly issued Expression of Interest (EOI) focused on turret traversing...