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May 14, 2026
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Otokar Unveils Romania-Built Cobra II

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar has unveiled the first Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle produced in Romania during a defense and aerospace exhibition in Bucharest. The rollout marks the beginning...

May 12, 2026
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Challenger 3: Britain’s New Battle Tank

The British Army’s Challenger 3 main battle tank program is transforming the Challenger 2 fleet into a digitally connected and more lethal combat platform for modern high-intensity warfare. Developed...

May 11, 2026
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Finnish Defense Ties Grow With Patria

Finland’s Patria is moving to deepen cooperation with Hämeenlinna through a planned agreement centered on defense industry growth, industrial modernization, and skills development. The partnership comes as Patria expands...

May 10, 2026
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India Seeks Indigenous Troop Vehicles

India’s Ministry of Defence has initiated the acquisition process for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers to strengthen force protection capabilities for Rashtriya Rifles formations engaged in high-risk operational zones....

May 7, 2026
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Inside the Ajax Armored Platform

Built as a next-generation tracked combat vehicle family, the Ajax platform is central to the British Army’s transition toward digitally connected battlefield operations. Originating from the UK’s Future Rapid...

May 7, 2026
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Patria Deepens Czech Vehicle Partnership

Patria is strengthening its position in the Czech Republic’s upcoming armored vehicle competition through new agreements with key state-owned defense organizations aimed at boosting domestic industrial involvement. The collaboration...

May 6, 2026
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Greece to Assemble Military Trucks

Rheinmetall has expanded its European industrial partnerships through a new agreement with ELVO to produce tactical and logistics military trucks in Greece. The cooperation will focus on assembling high-mobility...

May 6, 2026
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Norway Gets Leopard 2A8 Tank Factory

KNDS Deutschland has partnered with RITEK to establish a new manufacturing and testing center in Norway for the Leopard 2A8. Built within 18 months, the Levanger facility will support...

May 6, 2026
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Lithuania Receives First HIMARS Launchers

Lithuania has marked the introduction of its first HIMARS launchers during a ceremony hosted by Lockheed Martin in Arkansas. The launchers form part of a broader modernization effort aimed...

May 5, 2026
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Shoot-and-Scoot System Introduced

Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) has unveiled the URAN artillery system, marking a shift toward more agile and survivable artillery platforms for Turkey. Derived from the BORAN system, URAN...