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February 2, 2026
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Thales UK Rolls Out New Sensor Suite for Armored Platform Awareness

DARPA is developing an advanced robotic medical concept designed to operate within the human body, enabling it to locate critical injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving survival prospects for...

January 30, 2026
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K2 Tank Gets Export Boost With Korean Engine

The introduction of South Korea’s DV27K tank engine marks a major milestone for the country’s defense industry, enabling unrestricted exports of the K2 Black Panther. Developed domestically after years...

January 28, 2026
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KF41 Lynx IFVs Enter Italian Army Service

Italy has officially introduced the Lynx KF41 IFV into service with the delivery of its first four vehicles under the A2CS program. Managed by the LRMV joint venture, the...

January 27, 2026
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New IFV Marks Leap in Singapore Ground Warfare

The French Army has selected Soframe to provide a new generation of Heavy Recovery Vehicles aimed at improving combat service support and operational resilience. The contract, part of a...

January 27, 2026
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French Army Orders Heavy Recovery Vehicles From Soframe

The French Army has selected Soframe to provide a new generation of Heavy Recovery Vehicles aimed at improving combat service support and operational resilience. The contract, part of a...

January 26, 2026
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US Army Orders Additional Iron Fist Protection

Elbit Systems’ latest $228-million contract reinforces the role of the Iron Fist active protection system as a core survivability upgrade for the US Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. Awarded...

January 23, 2026
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Boxer Vehicles to Get 350 Rolls-Royce mtu Engines

Rolls-Royce’s mtu division has secured orders to supply 350 Series 199 engines for Boxer armored vehicles, reinforcing the platform’s standardized propulsion architecture. Ordered by Rheinmetall and KNDS, the engines...

January 21, 2026
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US Army Orders More Oshkosh Airdrop Vehicles

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo vehicles, enhancing airborne logistics support for Mobile Brigade Combat Teams. The procurement...

January 21, 2026
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US Orders 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine

The $163.4-million Textron Systems contract to supply Commando Select armored vehicles represents another tangible step in the US effort to strengthen Ukraine’s ground forces. Approved under USAI and executed...

January 19, 2026
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Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Get EuroTrophy APS

A new multinational contract will see Trophy Active Protection Systems fitted to Leopard 2A8 tanks across four European armies, reinforcing survivability on NATO’s eastern flank. Valued at €330 million,...