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January 7, 2026
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US Army Reveals M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

The US Army has officially unveiled the M1E3 Abrams next-generation tank demonstrator, offering the public a first glimpse of the future of American armored warfare. Images of the prototype...

January 7, 2026
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Elbit to Install Iron Fist APS on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) are set to receive a major survivability upgrade under a new agreement between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Elbit Systems. The Swedish vehicle...

January 6, 2026
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Spain Launches R&D for Leopard 2 Successor Tank

Spain’s armaments procurement authority has awarded Indra Sistemas a major research and development contract to support the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The...

January 6, 2026
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Lithuania Approves Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), marking a major step in the modernization of the country’s land forces. The...

January 6, 2026
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Spain Selects Indra for Next-Gen Battle Tank Plan

Spain has placed the future of its armored warfare capability in the hands of Indra Sistemas, tasking the defense company with developing a next-generation main battle tank to replace...

January 5, 2026
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Germany Orders 200 Puma IFVs Armed With Spike Missiles

The German Armed Forces have signed a €4.2 billion ($4.92 billion) contract with the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the procurement of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The...

January 5, 2026
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British Army Titan and Trojan Vehicles Set for MLU

The United Kingdom has launched an industry partnership to deliver a mid-life upgrade (MLU) for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, extending the service life of...

January 4, 2026
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Lithuania Approves 100 CV90 MkIV IFVs for NATO Forces

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, marking a decisive shift toward heavier tracked combat formations and deeper NATO interoperability. The...

January 3, 2026
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Kazakhstan Starts OTOKAR Armored Vehicle Production

Kazakhstan has announced plans to begin local production of OTOKAR tracked armored vehicles, underscoring the country’s drive to modernize its armed forces and strengthen domestic defense manufacturing. The decision...

January 2, 2026
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Belrise, Plasan Team Up to Make Electric UGVs in India Deal

India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem received a boost as Pune-based Belrise Industries entered into a strategic collaboration with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly produce autonomous electric unmanned ground vehicle (UGV)...