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April 16, 2026
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R&D

JLTV: Exploring America’s Next-Gen Tactical Vehicle

For decades, armored vehicle design has been defined by a tradeoff: speed versus protection. Light vehicles could maneuver quickly but lacked survivability, while heavily armored platforms offered protection at...

April 15, 2026
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New Product Launches

NewSpace Launches Layered UGV Combat Ecosystem Featuring Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has introduced a new range of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), signaling its expansion into land-based autonomous warfare systems. Rather than a single platform,...

April 13, 2026
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Finland Adds 112 K9 Howitzers to Expand Artillery Capability

Finland has signed a new agreement with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korean military stocks. The deal, worth around €546.8 million ($641...

April 12, 2026
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Bushmaster III: Exploring Next-Gen IFV Firepower

In modern combat scenarios, armored vehicles must counter a wide spectrum of threats, from mobile infantry to lightly protected targets. This requires a weapon that delivers a balanced combination...

April 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France Supplies Armored Personnel Carriers to Lebanon

France has completed its delivery of armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing its pledge to improve Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense capabilities. The shipment comprises 39...

April 6, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Textron secures $450M contract for pre-production of Cottonmouth amphibious reconnaissance vehicles

Textron Systems has been awarded a $450 million pre-production contract for the US Marine Corps’ Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV). The deal includes 16 vehicles in three variants —...

April 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Patria supplies Slovakia with advanced armored vehicle simulation system

Patria has supplied a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, developed in partnership with Virtual Reality Media and Konštrukta Defence. The system replicates...

April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

India Procures Russian Legacy System to Tackle Low-Altitude Threats

India has moved to strengthen its short-range air defence capabilities by procuring the Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia in a deal worth approximately ₹4.45 billion ($47 million)....

March 30, 2026
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New Product Launches

South Korea Adapts K2 Main Battle Tank for Middle East Operational Needs

Hyundai Rotem is targeting the Middle East with a modified K2 main battle tank, the K2ME, engineered to operate efficiently in scorching climates while complying with export limitations. This...

March 30, 2026
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Latvia Supplies Tracked Reconnaissance Combat Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia has commenced the transfer of tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) platforms to Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support initiatives. According to Defence Minister Andris Spruds, the...