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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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R&D

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...

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...