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May 23, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

AVNL Delivers 1000th Indigenous T-90(IM) Tank to Indian Army

The Indian Army today received its 1000th T-90(IM) tank from Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), manufactured indigenously at the HVF/AVNL facility in Avadi. The achievement highlights India’s growing self-reliance...

UK Orders RCH 155 Howitzers to Replace Aging AS-90 Fleet

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a near 1-billion-pound agreement to acquire 72 RCH 155 artillery systems as part of its long-term effort to replace the aging AS-90...

May 15, 2026
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R&D

M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle Prioritizes Speed, Mobility, and Rapid Deployment

The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was created around a modern battlefield requirement: move infantry units faster, farther, and with greater flexibility than traditional foot-mobile operations allow. Prioritizing agility...

May 15, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

CSG Explores Investment in KNDS Amid Defense Industry Consolidation

Reuters has reported that Czech defense group CSG is attempting to obtain a stake in Franco-German defense manufacturer KNDS. According to the report, CSG recently held discussions with KNDS’...

May 14, 2026
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Poland Unveils Export Version of Borsuk IFV at Defense Event in Slovakia

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has showcased a new export configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a defense exhibition held in Bratislava, Slovakia. The latest variant pairs...

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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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...