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February 13, 2026
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Amphibious Combat Vehicle: USMC Capability Guide

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is an advanced eight-wheeled armored platform developed for the US Marine Corps to conduct ship-to-shore and inland combat operations. Designed to replace the aging...

February 12, 2026
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USMC ROGUE-Fires Gains Driverless Capability

Kodiak AI is integrating its “Kodiak Driver” autonomous system into US Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicles, including the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires). This AI-enabled...

February 12, 2026
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Hanwha Opens K9 Howitzer Hub in Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has initiated construction of a major European production center in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, branded H-ACE...

February 11, 2026
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Sweden Plans CV90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a pre-design contract worth 335 million kronor ($37.8 million) with HB Utveckling AB—a BAE Systems Hagglunds and Bofors joint venture—to initiate a life-extension program for all...

February 10, 2026
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US Approves $185M Spare Parts Sale to Ukraine

The US State Department cleared a potential $185 million sale of Class IX spare parts to Ukraine, supporting vehicles and weapons already delivered. The package aims to boost sustainment...

February 10, 2026
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Norway, UK Deepen CAVS Program Cooperation

Norway and the UK signed an R&D agreement under the multinational CAVS initiative, paving the way for potential procurement of Patria 6×6 armored vehicles. The program, launched in 2020,...

February 9, 2026
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KNDS, TYTAN Boost Mobile Counter-Drone Systems

German land systems manufacturer KNDS and counter-drone specialist TYTAN Technologies have agreed to broaden their cooperation on mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions for military ground platforms. The partnership...

February 9, 2026
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Germany, Sweden Select Kongsberg RWS for CAVS

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a €140-million contract with Patria to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6...

February 9, 2026
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Excalibur Army Wins $300M Patriot Vehicle Deal

Excalibur Army has secured a $300-million contract from an undisclosed Southeast Asian customer for the delivery of more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles. The order includes multiple configurations tailored...

February 8, 2026
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German Arms Exports Flow Mainly to Ukraine, Norway, and Sweden

Ukraine topped the list of recipients of German defense exports for a second consecutive year, followed by Norway and Sweden, Germany’s Scandinavian NATO allies, an official report published Friday...