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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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New Product Launches

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...

May 1, 2026
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R&D

Redback IFV: Australia’s Next-Generation Armored Combat Vehicle

In today’s battlefield environment, victory depends less on size and more on agility, survivability, and precision firepower. Inspired by the highly aggressive Australian Redback spider, the Redback infantry fighting...

April 28, 2026
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New Product Launches

India Reveals Indigenous Armored Vehicle to Replace BMP-2 IFVs

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has revealed a domestically developed armored vehicle aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s legacy BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles of Soviet origin. Engineered...

April 28, 2026
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R&D

Australia Chooses HIMARS Instead of StrikeMaster for Long-Range Strike

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to significantly upgrade its long-range firepower. The decision came after Lockheed Martin’s offering outperformed a joint bid...

April 28, 2026
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R&D

Royal Thai Navy Deploys Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Security

Thailand has taken a significant step to boost its eastern frontier security with the deployment of 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs), improving its joint land and maritime operational...

April 27, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Australia Commits $855M for Bushmaster Vehicles and Fleet Upgrades

Canberra has committed 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to modernize the Australian Defence Forces’ land vehicle capabilities. The funding includes a 750 million Australian dollar ($538 million) contract...