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August 3, 2026
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Rheinmetall to Arm UK’s 72 RCH 155 Howitzers

Rheinmetall has secured a three-digit-million-euro contract to supply weapon systems for 72 RCH 155 Remote Controlled Howitzers ordered by the UK Army. The agreement covers elevating masses, onboard tools...

July 30, 2026
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New Recon Vehicle Production Set for 2033

Taiwan is moving forward with a new indigenous reconnaissance vehicle intended to strengthen battlefield surveillance and tactical mobility. Under the Iron Cavalry Project, 246 vehicles are expected to enter...

July 30, 2026
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Kaunas Plant to Build Leopard 2A8s

Lithuania is moving to establish a domestic Leopard 2A8 production and sustainment capability after YIT Lietuva secured a €30 million construction contract from Lithuania Defence Services. The planned facility...

July 27, 2026
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US Army Awards Five Companies Contracts for Autonomous Tactical Logistics Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has awarded contracts to five companies to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic platforms designed to support tactical logistics missions. AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT...

July 20, 2026
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$1.4B deal boosts Canada’s combat support fleet

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle initiative through a new production agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, reinforcing the long-term modernization of the...

July 18, 2026
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India offered local production of T-90MS MBT

The commissioning of INS Malvan marks another significant step in expanding the Indian Navy’s dedicated shallow-water anti-submarine warfare capability. As the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow...

July 2, 2026
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Sweden Orders SKORPION2 Mine-Laying System

Sweden has signed a framework agreement worth up to 4 billion kronor with Dynamit Nobel Defence to acquire the SKORPION2 remote-controlled mine-laying system for the Swedish Armed Forces. The...

June 27, 2026
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Hydrogen-powered trucks planned for Indian Army

Ashok Leyland is investing in the future of military transportation through autonomous technologies and hydrogen-powered tactical vehicles. The company is modernizing its Stallion platform to provide cleaner, smarter, and...

June 26, 2026
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British Army receives 100th Boxer vehicle

The British Army has taken delivery of its 100th domestically built Boxer armored vehicle, marking another important milestone in its long-term military modernization program. Designed for rapid troop transport,...

June 25, 2026
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New MRZR Alpha variant delivers mobile power

The US Marine Corps is increasing battlefield mobility through additional MRZR Alpha tactical vehicles featuring enhanced onboard electrical power for advanced combat systems. Designed for expeditionary missions, the lightweight...