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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...

February 26, 2026
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South 8, 3ME Develop Arctic Military Battery

US-based South 8 Technologies and Australia’s 3ME Technology have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a lithium-ion battery tailored for Arctic military operations. The collaboration will integrate...

February 25, 2026
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Germany Unveils Anti-Drone Vehicle Shield

Germany’s Mehler Protection has introduced SCILT, a vehicle-integrated counter-drone system built to defeat close-range unmanned threats. Designed to counter FPV drones, loitering munitions, and kamikaze systems, the platform embeds...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Plans Scalable Anti-Drone Arms

BAE Systems has signed an agreement with startup Frankenburg Technologies to explore scalable, low-cost counter-drone interceptors. Rather than relying solely on bespoke air defense systems, the partnership aims to...

February 24, 2026
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Rolls-Royce Wins Merkava Power-Pack Deal

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5-million contract to deliver power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks. The agreement supports sustainment and lifecycle maintenance of Israel’s armored fleet,...

February 20, 2026
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Lithuania Gets 500 JLTVs

Lithuania has completed delivery of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles under a 2019 US foreign military sale agreement. The final two Oshkosh-built vehicles arrived in mid-February, making Lithuania the...

February 18, 2026
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Elbit Wins $277M Order for Uncrewed Turret Systems and Munitions

An international client has awarded Elbit Systems a contract valued at roughly $277 million for UT30 MK2 remote turret systems and supporting munitions, with implementation set over a three-year...

February 18, 2026
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Paris Invests in Next-Generation Armor-Piercing Ammo for Leclerc Fleet

France has commissioned KNDS Ammo France to manufacture Shard next-generation armor-piercing rounds for the Leclerc XLR fleet under a contract valued at over 100 million euros. The framework agreement...

February 18, 2026
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New 120-kW Kit to Enhance Army Vehicle Battlefield Performance

In a move to strengthen operational endurance, Michigan Technological University has developed a vehicle-integrated power kit for the US Army that exceeds 120 kW in output. Produced by APS...