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January 7, 2026
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R&D

Elbit to Install Iron Fist Active Protection on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are poised for a survivability upgrade as Elbit Systems delivers its Iron Fist active protection system under new contracts from BAE Systems Hägglunds....

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Clears Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania has approved plans to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a coordinated European procurement initiative. The acquisition will be executed through a joint program...

January 6, 2026
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R&D

Spain Selects Indra to Lead Future Main Battle Tank Development

Indra has been entrusted with a critical role in shaping the future of Spain’s armored forces through the development of a next-generation replacement for the Leopard 2E main battle...

January 6, 2026
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Spain Launches R&D Drive to Replace Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank

Spain has selected Indra Sistemas to lead a major research and development effort supporting the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The €45 million...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Approves $4.9B Purchase of 200 Puma IFVs Equipped With Spike ATGMs

Germany’s armed forces have placed a €4.2 billion ($4.92 billion) order with the Rheinmetall/KNDS Deutschland joint venture for 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the platform’s role at the...

January 5, 2026
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Mergers & JV

British Army’s Titan and Trojan Engineer Vehicles Set for Mid-Life Modernization

London has confirmed plans to partner with industry to deliver a mid-life upgrade of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineering vehicles, extending their operational relevance into the...

January 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Greenlights Acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV IFVs to Modernize NATO Forces

Lithuania has formally approved the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, committing to a multinational acquisition program alongside five NATO partners. Endorsed by the State Defence Council,...

January 3, 2026
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R&D

Kazakhstan to Begin Domestic Manufacturing of Turkish OTOKAR Tracked Armored Vehicles

Kazakhstan has announced plans to locally manufacture OTOKAR tracked armored vehicles after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to a key defense production facility, Kazinform reported on January 3, 2026. The...

December 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Dutch Army Boosts Armored Capability With Additional CV90 Vehicles

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced plans to expand its armored forces with the procurement of additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition will take place within a...

December 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Zagreb Signs On to Tatra Tactical Vehicle Acquisition Initiative

The Croatian government has signed a multinational framework contract with Czech truck manufacturer Tatra, opening the door for the Croatian Armed Forces to procure up to 420 T-815 military...