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April 7, 2026
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France Supplies APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the transfer of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The delivery, conducted at Beirut’s port, reflects...

April 6, 2026
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Textron Secures $450M USMC ARV Deal

Textron Systems has received a pre-production contract to develop the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle for the US Marine Corps. The program includes multiple variants for reconnaissance, combat, and logistics...

April 6, 2026
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Patria Delivers AMV Simulator to Slovakia

Patria has delivered a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, enabling realistic training without deploying physical vehicles. Developed with local partners, the system...

April 1, 2026
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Legacy System to Counter Low-Flying Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has strengthened its air defense capabilities by acquiring the Tunguska air defense system through a contract with Rosoboronexport. Designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats,...

March 25, 2026
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Aluminum Plant Tied to Russian Military

Findings from an investigative review by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times have brought attention to the role of Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina plant in...

March 25, 2026
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Spain to Produce New Self-Propelled Guns

Spain is advancing its artillery modernization efforts through a partnership between Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace to develop next-generation tracked artillery systems. Built on the proven K9 Thunder design,...

March 23, 2026
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BAE Expands Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish local production of military vehicle components in Resende. The collaboration focuses on supporting the BvS10 amphibious vehicle program,...

March 20, 2026
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M1151 Humvee: Armored Battlefield Icon

The M1151 variant of the Humvee reflects the platform’s transformation from a light utility vehicle into a combat-ready armored system. Developed to withstand threats encountered in modern conflicts, it...

March 19, 2026
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Leonardo Strengthens Land Defense via Iveco Buy

Leonardo has completed a major acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense division, expanding its presence in land-based military systems. By integrating vehicle manufacturing with advanced electronics and defense technologies, the...

March 17, 2026
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Military Transport JV Formed

German defense firm Rheinmetall has partnered with Dutch trailer manufacturer Nooteboom to develop next-generation heavy transport systems for military applications. The agreement focuses on creating integrated Heavy Equipment Trailer...