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April 13, 2026
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Finland Buys 112 More K9 Artillery Systems

Finland’s acquisition of 112 additional K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers represents a significant enhancement of its artillery capabilities. The €546.8 million government-to-government agreement with South Korea includes spare parts, tools,...

April 12, 2026
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Bushmaster III: Next-Gen IFV Firepower Guide

The Bushmaster III, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a 35mm chain-driven automatic cannon designed for modern armored platforms. It provides enhanced lethality compared to earlier 25mm and 30mm systems,...

April 7, 2026
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France Donates APCs to Lebanon

France has completed the delivery of 39 VAB armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, reinforcing Lebanon’s ground mobility and defense readiness. The handover, conducted at Beirut’s port,...

April 6, 2026
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Textron Wins $450M Deal for USMC ARV Program

Textron Systems has secured a major contract to develop pre-production units of the Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) for the US Marine Corps. This next-generation platform is designed with...

April 6, 2026
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Patria Delivers AMV Simulator to Slovakia

Patria has delivered a full mission simulator for its AMV platform to the Slovak Armed Forces, significantly enhancing training efficiency. Developed with local partners, the simulator replicates real combat...

April 1, 2026
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India Procures Russian System for Low-Level Threats

India has acquired the Tunguska mobile air defense system from Russia to counter low-altitude threats such as drones and cruise missiles. Combining missile and gun systems, it provides layered...

March 26, 2026
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Ashok Leyland Reveals New Mine-Protected Vehicle

Ashok Leyland has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) designed for high-risk operations. Built for counter-insurgency roles, it offers strong ballistic and blast protection, capable of withstanding...

March 25, 2026
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Irish Plant Linked to Russia Military Supply

Investigations revealed that Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina, owned by Rusal, has indirect links to Russia’s defense sector through alumina exports. While the trade complies with EU regulations, analysts warn that...

March 25, 2026
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Indra, Hanwha to Build Artillery in Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have partnered to co-develop next-generation self-propelled artillery systems for Spain. Based on the K9 Thunder platform, the agreement includes technology transfer and local manufacturing...

March 23, 2026
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BAE Expands Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has teamed up with Knightec Group Brazil to establish local production of military vehicle components. The partnership focuses on supporting the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle by manufacturing...