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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....

January 7, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...