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February 9, 2026
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KNDS, TYTAN Boost Germany Counter-Drone Fleet

German defense manufacturer KNDS and counter-UAS specialist TYTAN Technologies have formalized an expanded partnership focused on mobile counter-drone systems for land forces. The memorandum of understanding builds on earlier...

February 9, 2026
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Germany, Sweden Order Kongsberg RWS

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a 140-million-euro contract with Patria to deliver several hundred Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for Germany’s and Sweden’s CAVS 6×6 vehicle fleets. Germany...

February 9, 2026
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Excalibur Wins $300M SEA Contract

Excalibur Army has secured a $300-million contract from a Southeast Asian customer for more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles in multiple mission configurations. Built on the Tatra 4×4 chassis,...

February 8, 2026
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German Defence Exports in 2025

Ukraine remained the largest recipient of German defence exports in 2025, receiving approximately €2 billion worth of military equipment, according to an official report. Norway and Sweden followed as...

February 6, 2026
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Czech Plans 250+ Armored Vehicle Purchase

The Czech Republic is progressing toward acquiring more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet. A feasibility study submitted in late 2025 outlines...

February 4, 2026
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Marines Expand ACV Fleet With New Order

BAE Systems has secured a $195-million contract from the US Marine Corps to produce 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicle-30 (ACV-30) variants, raising total ACV-30 orders under the current contract...

February 4, 2026
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KNDS Wins 270-Vehicle CaMo Deal

Under the CaMo framework, KNDS France has been tasked with delivering 269 modern armored vehicles to Belgium and Luxembourg, reinforcing European defense cooperation. Belgium’s order includes Griffon APCs and...

February 2, 2026
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Thales UK Unveils Advanced Situational Awareness Tech for Armored Vehicles

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical system capable of navigating inside the human body to find severe injuries and provide immediate treatment, increasing the chances of survival for...

January 30, 2026
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South Korea Exports Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, ending long-standing dependence on German powerplants. The DV27K, a 1,500-horsepower diesel engine...

January 28, 2026
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Italy Takes Delivery of First KF41 Lynx IFVs

The Italian Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, formally launching the Army Armoured Combat Systems program. Delivered by Leonardo Rheinmetall Military...