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May 29, 2026
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Patria backs Lithuania’s CAVS ambitions

The Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) initiative continues to strengthen defense cooperation among European nations through the development of a standardized armored vehicle platform. Built around the Patria 6×6...

May 29, 2026
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Lithuania orders 936 Patria armored vehicles

Armed forces worldwide are upgrading their helicopter fleets with advanced avionics, digital cockpit systems, enhanced sensors, and improved survivability features. Modern rotorcraft are increasingly expected to perform multi-role missions...

May 29, 2026
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Russia proposes future tank project with India

Military vehicle manufacturers are developing advanced protection systems designed to counter evolving battlefield threats such as anti-tank missiles, drones, and loitering munitions. These solutions combine active protection technologies, electronic...

May 28, 2026
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Rheinmetall wins $1.18B German Army vehicle deal

Rheinmetall has secured a major 1.015-billion-euro contract from the German Armed Forces to supply more than 2,000 military logistics vehicles under a long-term procurement framework. The order includes 8×8,...

May 28, 2026
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Thales develops electro-optic armor shield tech

Thales is developing advanced electro-optic countermeasure technologies under the UK’s Next Generation Soft Kill program aimed at improving the survivability of future military vehicles. Working alongside British defense company...

May 28, 2026
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Zorawar tank gets adaptive thermal camouflage

Armored vehicle programs are increasingly integrating adaptive camouflage systems designed to reduce detection by thermal imagers, drones, and advanced targeting systems. These technologies use active thermal regulation and smart...

May 28, 2026
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Tata-DRDO show 30mm unmanned turret system

Defense industries worldwide are accelerating development of autonomous and remotely operated ground combat vehicles designed for high-risk battlefield operations. These systems combine unmanned turrets, advanced sensors, AI-assisted targeting, and...

May 27, 2026
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Dutch move closer to EU defense group

The Netherlands has moved closer to joining OCCAR, the European defense procurement organization that manages multinational military acquisition programs across Europe. A bill submitted to the Dutch parliament would...

May 26, 2026
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Dutch Boxer vehicles get anti-drone systems

The Netherlands is modernizing its Boxer armored vehicle fleet with advanced counter-drone systems and upgraded digital technologies as part of a midlife enhancement program. The Royal Netherlands Army has...

May 26, 2026
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US Marines buy more MRZR Alpha vehicles

Polaris Government and Defense has secured a new contract from the US Marine Corps for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles, including the debut of the 5kW exportable power...