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March 14, 2026
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India to Retain Half of T-72 Ajeya Fleet Until 2040

The Indian Army has begun a major modernization and life-extension program for its T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks to ensure that a large portion of the fleet remains combat-ready...

March 14, 2026
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Leopard Tank: Guide to Germany’s Iconic MBT

The Leopard tank has long been considered one of the most respected main battle tanks in the world due to its balance of firepower, mobility, and protection. Developed during...

March 13, 2026
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Patria, Latvia Sign Support Deal for CAVS Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life cycle support agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System fleet used by the Latvian Armed Forces. The arrangement expands upon a broader...

March 12, 2026
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Romania Buys 860 Iveco Military Trucks

Iveco Defence Vehicles has secured a contract to supply Romania with a third batch of 860 tactical military trucks. The order is part of a framework agreement signed in...

March 11, 2026
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Med-Eng Wins $86M Blast Seat Contract

Med‑Eng, a subsidiary of Cadre Holdings, has secured contracts worth $86.4 million to provide blast-attenuation seating systems for armored vehicles produced by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The seats...

March 5, 2026
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GM Defense Wins 121 ISV Order

GM Defense has secured a new Pentagon contract worth $18.8 million to provide the US Army with 121 additional Infantry Squad Vehicles. The order includes the vehicles themselves as...

March 3, 2026
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Army Buys AMPVs to Refill Ukraine Stocks

The US Army is preparing to expand its AMPV fleet with an additional order of 50 vehicles aimed at restoring inventory levels following equipment transfers to Ukraine. The program...

March 2, 2026
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First Australia-Built AS9 Huntsman Debuts

Australia has taken another step toward sovereign artillery capability with the rollout of locally manufactured AS9 Huntsman howitzers produced by Hanwha Defence in Victoria. Part of the LAND 8116...

March 2, 2026
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Dutch Consider Multi-Billion Vehicle Buy

Dutch defense planners are moving toward a major modernization decision involving the acquisition of hundreds of armored combat support vehicles. Van Halteren Technologies has reportedly emerged as a leading...

February 27, 2026
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Babcock Starts 4th Type 31 Build

Babcock International advanced the Type 31 frigate build schedule by cutting steel for HMS Bulldog and finalizing assembly of HMS Active. The modular shipbuilding approach allows systems installation before...