Land Platforms

Weeklydefencenews > Weekly Defence News > Land Platforms

January 7, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

NATO CV90 IFVs to Get Iron Fist APS From Elbit

BAE Systems Hägglunds has contracted Elbit Systems to equip European CV90 infantry fighting vehicles with the Iron Fist active protection system, in deals totaling $150 million. The lightweight APS...

January 6, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Spain Starts Next-Gen Tank Development

Spain’s arms procurement agency has awarded Indra Sistemas a €45-million, two-year research and development contract to support the conceptual and technological groundwork for a future main battle tank intended...

January 6, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Lithuania Approves CV90 IFV Acquisition

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles under a multinational European procurement program aimed at improving interoperability and reducing costs. The...

January 6, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Spain Turns to Indra for Next-Gen MBT

Spain has tasked Indra with developing a next-generation land combat vehicle under a €45-million PAMOV contract aimed at replacing the Leopard 2E main battle tank beyond 2040. The program...

January 5, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

Germany Orders 200 Puma IFVs With Spike Missiles

Germany has taken a major step in strengthening its mechanized forces by awarding a €4.2-billion contract to the Rheinmetall/KNDS Deutschland partnership for 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles equipped with...

January 5, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

UK Army Upgrades Titan, Trojan Armored Vehicles

Britain has announced a structured upgrade program for the Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, marking a mid-life refresh of platforms that have been in service since the...

January 2, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms

India to Produce Electric UGVs With Plasan

Pune-based Belrise Industries and Israel’s Plasan have formalized cooperation to localize production of advanced electric unmanned ground vehicle technologies in India. The collaboration centers on Plasan’s ATEMM electric mission...

December 29, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Dutch Army Grows CV90 Infantry Vehicle Fleet

The Netherlands is expanding its armored capabilities with plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles through a joint European procurement effort involving five partner nations. The initiative seeks...

December 29, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

Tatra Adds Croatia to Military Truck Buyers

Croatia’s decision to enter a multinational procurement framework with Tatra marks a significant step in modernizing its military vehicle fleet while deepening regional defense collaboration. Under the agreement, the...

December 28, 2025
Admin
Land Platforms

UK, Germany Agree RCH 155 Howitzer Trials

Britain and Germany have taken a major step toward closer defense integration by signing a £52 million contract to jointly acquire and test the RCH 155 155mm self-propelled artillery...