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March 14, 2026
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Upgraded T-72 Ajeya Tanks to Serve Till 2040

The Indian Army is implementing a comprehensive refurbishment and upgrade program for its T-72 Ajeya tanks in order to extend their service life and sustain armored combat strength. Defence...

March 14, 2026
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All You Need to Know About the Leopard Tank

For decades, the Leopard series has stood as one of the most advanced and reliable main battle tanks used by modern armies. Developed in West Germany during the Cold...

March 13, 2026
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Lifecycle Support Pact for Latvian 6×6 Vehicles

Patria and Latvia have concluded an agreement covering lifecycle support for the Common Armoured Vehicle System vehicles used by the Latvian military. The arrangement supplements the broader lifecycle management...

March 12, 2026
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Iveco Vehicles to Boost Romania Army Fleet

Romania continues to modernize its military logistics fleet through a new order for 860 tactical trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles. The vehicles are part of a long-term procurement agreement...

March 11, 2026
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New Seats Ordered for Mowag Eagle Vehicles

Defense equipment supplier Med‑Eng has received contracts valued at $86.4 million to deliver blast-mitigation seating systems for Eagle V armored vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

March 5, 2026
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Pentagon Orders 121 GM Infantry Vehicles

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicles for the US Army. The agreement covers 121 vehicles along with...

March 3, 2026
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US Army Orders 50 More AMPVs

The US Army plans to allocate $250 million to procure 50 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to replace platforms transferred to Ukraine. Manufactured by BAE Systems, the AMPV is...

March 2, 2026
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Hanwha Rolls Out Australian AS9 Howitzers

Hanwha Defence has unveiled the first three Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Geelong Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, advancing Australia’s LAND 8116 artillery modernization effort. The program...

March 2, 2026
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Netherlands Eyes Major Armored Deal

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar program that could see Van Halteren Technologies selected to produce approximately 400 armored combat support vehicles for the Royal Netherlands...

February 27, 2026
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4th Type 31 Frigate Construction Begins

At its Rosyth shipyard, Babcock International marked key milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class program, beginning construction of HMS Bulldog and completing assembly of HMS Active. The...