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April 29, 2026
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Romania picks Lynx IFV in $3B defense deal

Romania has selected Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles in a deal valued at approximately €2.6 billion. The procurement includes 232 tracked vehicles under the EU SAFE program, with...

April 28, 2026
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India unveils BMP-2 replacement armoured platform

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation has introduced a new indigenous armored platform aimed at replacing the Indian Army’s aging BMP-2 fleet. Developed by the Vehicles Research & Development...

April 28, 2026
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Australia picks HIMARS for long-range fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile to strengthen long-range strike capabilities. The system can engage targets up to 500 km, with future upgrades extending beyond...

April 28, 2026
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Thai Navy inducts 8×8 amphibious vehicles

Thailand has introduced new 8×8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles (AWAVs) to enhance operational readiness along its eastern borders. These vehicles are designed for multi-role missions, including emergency response, border...

April 27, 2026
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Australia invests $855M in Bushmaster fleet

Australia has committed AUD 1.2 billion to strengthen the Australian Defence Force ground vehicle fleet. The plan includes acquiring 268 next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle from Thales Group and...

April 26, 2026
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DRDO unveils new tracked, wheeled armour

DRDO has unveiled new tracked and wheeled armoured platforms developed to meet modern battlefield requirements. These vehicles feature a 30 mm crewless turret integrated with anti-tank missile capability, supported...

April 20, 2026
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Indra, IDV sign deal for 34 amphibious vehicles

Spanish firm Indra, in collaboration with IDV, will deliver 34 amphibious combat vehicles based on the SuperAV 8×8 platform. The €374 million program includes troop carriers, command units, recovery...

April 20, 2026
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EU approves $92M for FAMOUS vehicle program

The European Commission has approved €79 million for Phase 3 of the FAMOUS program, led by Patria, to develop next-generation armored vehicles. With a total budget of €115 million,...

April 20, 2026
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UK Army tests tank-based anti-drone methods

The British Army has tested new counter-drone tactics involving approximately 350 soldiers, focusing on integrating armored vehicles with drone-based surveillance. The system creates a shared digital battlefield picture by...

April 18, 2026
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K9 Vajra-T to receive anti-drone kit

The K9 Vajra-T is undergoing a major survivability upgrade with a layered anti-drone defense system. This includes a Remote Weapon Station firing airburst ammunition, D4-based electronic warfare jamming systems,...