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May 5, 2026
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Turkey Unveils Mobile 105mm Howitzer

Turkey has enhanced the mobility of its artillery forces by introducing the URAN 105mm howitzer, a new vehicle-mounted platform designed for rapid “shoot-and-scoot” operations. Developed by Makine ve Kimya...

May 2, 2026
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AVNL Seeks Turret Upgrade for T-90, T-72

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited has issued an Expression of Interest aimed at upgrading turret traverse systems for India’s T-90 and T-72 tanks. The initiative focuses on integrating advanced electromagnetic...

May 1, 2026
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Inside Australia’s Redback IFV program

The Redback IFV is a modern armored vehicle designed to enhance battlefield performance with advanced protection and firepower. Built for Australia’s army modernization program, it combines strong armor, smart...

April 29, 2026
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UK Restarts Ajax Armored Vehicle Tests

The UK Ministry of Defence has authorized the resumption of testing and acceptance activities for the Ajax armored fighting vehicle program after completing a detailed safety review. Trials had...

April 29, 2026
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Romania Picks Rheinmetall Lynx IFV

Romania has chosen Rheinmetall’s Lynx infantry fighting vehicles as part of a major defense procurement valued at approximately €2.6 billion. The deal includes 232 tracked vehicles funded through the...

April 28, 2026
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India Unveils BMP-2 Replacement IFV

India’s DRDO has introduced a new indigenous armored vehicle platform that could replace the Indian Army’s ageing BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

April 28, 2026
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Australia Picks HIMARS for Fires

Australia has formally selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen its long-range strike capability, choosing the system over the StrikeMaster proposal from Thales and Kongsberg....

April 28, 2026
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Thai Navy Fields Amphibious 8×8 Vehicles

Thailand has moved to strengthen security along its eastern frontier by introducing new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles designed to improve mobility across land and water environments. The new...

April 27, 2026
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Bushmaster vehicles, trucks get funding boost

Australia is investing heavily in modernizing its land forces with a 1.2 billion AUD package focused on next-generation mobility platforms. The plan includes new Bushmaster vehicles and upgrades to...

April 26, 2026
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India reveals tracked and wheeled armour

India’s new armoured platforms developed by DRDO combine tracked and wheeled designs with advanced protection and firepower systems. They feature a remote 30 mm turret, missile-launch capability, and strong...