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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,...

January 17, 2026
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Türkiye Deploys E-ZPT Electric APC for Stealth Ops

Following acceptance tests in Ankara, Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense has delivered the first serial-production E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, developed by state-backed MKE. The program represents a practical...

January 16, 2026
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Bulgaria Orders $32M Recon Kits From Teledyne for Stryker Vehicles

Bulgaria’s Stryker fleet will receive upgraded reconnaissance and surveillance kits from Teledyne FLIR Defense as part of a three-year, $32-million US Army contract, supporting the country’s military modernization objectives....

January 14, 2026
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US Army Tests 58-Cal K9 for Extended-Range Artillery

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon into the K9 platform, advancing the service’s self-propelled artillery modernization initiative....

January 12, 2026
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Puma IFV Training Boosted With New Simulators

Germany has awarded Projekt System & Management a €119.5 million contract to supply nine advanced Puma IFV training simulators, with Rheinmetall playing a central role in system electronics. Each...

January 8, 2026
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Army Combat Vehicles Get 360-Degree Vision

One Stop Systems has secured a $1.2 million contract to supply the US Army with advanced ruggedized computing and visualization hardware for combat vehicles. The solution integrates high-speed computing,...

January 7, 2026
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First Look at US Army M1E3 Abrams Tank Demonstrator

The US Army has unveiled the M1E3 next-generation Abrams tank, showcasing early prototype photos that reveal a slightly lower turret, new sensor windows, and indications of upgraded targeting capabilities....