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April 16, 2026
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Inside the JLTV Tactical Platform

The JLTV was introduced to solve a long-standing battlefield challenge: how to combine armored protection with light-vehicle mobility. Intended to replace many Humvees in United States service, the platform...

April 15, 2026
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NewSpace unveils multi-layer UGV warfare system

NewSpace Research & Technologies has unveiled a family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), marking its expansion into land-based autonomous warfare systems. The lineup includes Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, and Scout...

April 13, 2026
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K9 Artillery Fleet Expands in Finland

Finland has expanded its artillery capabilities by signing a contract with South Korea for 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. The agreement, worth around €546.8 million, includes logistics support,...

April 7, 2026
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France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...

April 6, 2026
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Textron Secures $450M USMC ARV Deal

Textron Systems has received a pre-production contract to develop the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle for the US Marine Corps. The program includes multiple variants for reconnaissance, combat, and logistics...

April 6, 2026
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Patria Delivers AMV Simulator to Slovakia

Patria has delivered a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, enabling realistic training without deploying physical vehicles. Developed with local partners, the system...

April 1, 2026
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Legacy System to Counter Low-Flying Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defense capabilities by acquiring the Tunguska air defense system through a contract with Rosoboronexport. Designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats,...

March 25, 2026
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Aluminum Plant Tied to Russian Military

Findings from an investigative review by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times have brought attention to the role of Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina plant in...

March 25, 2026
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Spain to Produce New Self-Propelled Guns

Spain is advancing its artillery modernization efforts through a partnership between Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace to develop next-generation tracked artillery systems. Built on the proven K9 Thunder design,...

March 23, 2026
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BAE Expands Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish local production of military vehicle components in Resende. The collaboration focuses on supporting the BvS10 amphibious vehicle program,...