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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...

February 6, 2026
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Czech Republic Advances Plan to Replace Pandur II Fleet With 250+ Vehicles

The Czech Republic is advancing plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s domestically developed...

February 4, 2026
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BAE Wins Contract for 30 More Amphibious Vehicles for US Marines

BAE Systems has secured a $195 million US Marine Corps contract to produce an additional 30 ACV-30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles, further expanding the service’s next-generation amphibious capabilities. The contract...