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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...

May 25, 2026
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South Korea unveils KAAV II assault vehicle

South Korea has unveiled the KAAV II, a next-generation amphibious assault vehicle developed by Hanwha Aerospace to replace the aging KAAV-7A1 fleet. Designed for modern expeditionary and coastal warfare...

May 25, 2026
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FRCV tanks to get advanced armor system

India’s Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) is developing advanced armour technologies for the Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV), aimed at countering modern high-penetration kinetic energy threats. The new protection...

May 23, 2026
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AVNL Delivers 1000th T-90 Tank

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) has delivered the 1000th T-90(IM) tank to the Indian Army from its Heavy Vehicles Factory facility in Avadi, marking a major milestone in India’s...

May 18, 2026
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British Army Orders 72 RCH 155 Guns

Britain has signed a $1.33-billion agreement for 72 RCH 155 artillery systems under its Mobile Fires Platform modernization effort aimed at replacing the long-serving AS-90 howitzer fleet. Developed by...

May 15, 2026
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Inside the M1301 Tactical Vehicle

Built around the principle of mobility over heavy protection, the US Army’s M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle provides light infantry formations with a fast and agile transport solution for modern...

May 15, 2026
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Czech Firm Targets Leopard Producer

Czech arms manufacturer CSG is reportedly exploring the possibility of purchasing a share in European defense giant KNDS, the producer of the Leopard main battle tank and Caesar self-propelled...

May 14, 2026
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Poland Reveals Export Borsuk IFV

Polish defense conglomerate PGZ has introduced a new export-oriented configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle during a defense exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia. The showcased variant combines PGZ’s...