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April 18, 2026
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K9 Vajra Gets Anti-Drone Survival Kit

The Indian Army is transforming the K9 Vajra-T into a more survivable frontline artillery system through layered counter-drone upgrades. A new remote weapon station replaces the manual gun mount...

April 16, 2026
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JLTV: America’s Next Tactical Vehicle

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) was developed to overcome the traditional compromise between speed and protection in military transport vehicles. Designed mainly for the United States Army and...

April 15, 2026
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India’s NewSpace launches advanced UGV ecosystem

The battlefield is changing—and machines are taking on smarter roles. NewSpace Research & Technologies has introduced a powerful lineup of unmanned ground vehicles, each designed to work together like...

April 13, 2026
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Finland Orders 112 More K9 Howitzers

Finland has signed a government-to-government agreement with South Korea to acquire an additional 112 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, further strengthening its long-range artillery capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately...

April 7, 2026
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Armored Vehicles Donated to Lebanon

France has delivered 39 VAB armored personnel carriers to Lebanon to strengthen its military mobility. The handover highlights growing defense cooperation between the two nations. Despite being older platforms,...

April 6, 2026
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Cottonmouth ARV Enters Pre-Production Phase

Textron has been selected to develop next-generation reconnaissance vehicles for the US Marine Corps under a major pre-production agreement. The Cottonmouth platform offers flexibility through different configurations, including combat...

April 6, 2026
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Slovakia Enhances Armored Training Capability

Patria has supplied Slovakia with an advanced training simulator designed to mirror real-world operations of its armored vehicles. The platform allows troops to practice in controlled, virtual environments, enhancing...

April 1, 2026
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India Buys Russian System for Low Threats

Indian Ministry of Defence has procured the Tunguska air defense system from Rosoboronexport to enhance protection against low-flying threats such as drones and cruise missiles. The system combines surface-to-air...

March 25, 2026
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Irish Plant Linked to Russia Supply Chain

A joint investigation conducted by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times has revealed potential indirect links between Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina refinery and Russia’s defense...

March 25, 2026
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Indra, Hanwha Build SP Artillery for Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a new generation of self-propelled artillery systems for Spain. The collaboration is based on Hanwha’s...