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March 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Dutch Navy Accepts Initial rMCM Mine Countermeasure Ship

The Royal Netherlands Navy has received its first mine countermeasure vessel under the Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) program. The initiative covers 12 ships in total—six Vlissingen-class vessels for...

March 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Army Orders 50 Extra AMPVs to Offset Equipment Transferred to Ukraine

The US Army intends to allocate $250 million to acquire 50 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to replace vehicles previously transferred to Ukraine. According to Inside Defense, citing the...

March 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Training and Simulation

Finland Introduces Advanced XR Platform for High-Speed Tactical Simulation

Varjo is transforming immersive training for Finland’s armed forces with its Integrated XR Systems, a comprehensive extended reality solution designed for use in secure and isolated environments. The turnkey...

BAE Subsidiary Awarded Contract to Upgrade Italy’s Military Simulation Platforms

BAE Systems has revealed that its subsidiary OneArc has secured a five-year contract to modernize the Italian Army’s virtual training infrastructure. As part of the agreement, the army will...

March 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Austal Transfers 10th Enhanced Cape-Class Patrol Craft to Australian Navy

Austal has officially handed over the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, marking another milestone in the program. The delivery ceremony was held at Austal’s...

March 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Navantia Pitches Enduring Maritime Defense Alliance to Denmark

Navantia has stepped forward to establish itself as a long-term industrial partner for Denmark’s upcoming naval procurement programs, presenting a cooperation proposal during a rare visit of the Spanish...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Fincantieri lays keel for Italian Navy’s first U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has officially laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia. The milestone marks progress...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Norway and UK sign helicopter cooperation agreement to enhance naval operations in the High North

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a new cooperation agreement allowing British military helicopters to operate from Norwegian Armed Forces warships and shore installations, strengthening maritime integration between...

US Marines acquire Scorpion light mobile mortar for rapid “shoot-and-scoot” missions

The US Marine Corps has selected Global Military Products to supply its Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, strengthening the Corps’ capacity to deliver fast and precise indirect fire...

March 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Netherlands weighs multi-billion-euro armoured vehicle contract for domestic manufacturer

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is weighing a multi-billion-dollar contract for approximately 400 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs), with Van Halteren Technologies emerging as the leading contender among nearly...