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April 27, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Canberra Funds New Bushmasters and Truck Modernization Program

Australia has pledged an investment of 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($855 million) to strengthen the Australian Defence Forces’ (ADF) ground vehicle fleet. The package includes the acquisition of 268...

April 26, 2026
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New Product Launches

Defence Research and Development Organisation showcases advanced tracked and wheeled combat vehicle platforms

The Advanced Armoured Platforms (tracked and wheeled), developed by Vehicles Research and Development Establishment, were officially unveiled by Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence (R&D) and...

April 20, 2026
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R&D

UK Army Develops In-Tank Solutions to Counter Drone Threats

Around 350 personnel from the British Army have trialed new methods to counter aerial threats while remaining inside their armored vehicles, reflecting efforts to adapt to the growing presence...

April 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Spain Awards Indra-IDV Deal for 34 Amphibious Combat Vehicles

Indra has entered into an agreement with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) to serve as the prime integrator for the delivery of 34 amphibious combat vehicles to the Spanish Marine...

April 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Patria-Led FAMOUS Armored Program Secures $92M EU Grant

The European Commission has cleared a €79 million ($92.8 million) grant for the third phase of the FAMOUS program, a multinational project spearheaded by Finnish defense company Patria to...

April 18, 2026
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R&D

K9 Vajra-T to Receive Counter-Drone Suite with RWS and Jamming Systems

The Indian Army is upgrading its K9 Vajra-T 155mm/52-caliber self-propelled howitzer with advanced survivability enhancements, transforming it into a digitized combat platform capable of countering modern aerial threats. Operating...

April 16, 2026
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R&D

Inside the JLTV: US Next-Generation Combat Vehicle

Armored vehicles have traditionally faced a difficult tradeoff between mobility and protection. Lighter platforms offered speed and agility but were highly vulnerable to ambushes and improvised explosive devices, while...

April 15, 2026
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New Product Launches

NewSpace Introduces Integrated UGV Warfare Suite With Vanguard, Airawat, Pioneer, Scout Platforms

NewSpace Research & Technologies Pvt Ltd has expanded India’s autonomous warfare landscape by unveiling a new family of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), marking its formal entry into the land...

April 13, 2026
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R&D

Finland Boosts Artillery Strength with 112 More K9 Systems

Finland has finalized a contract with South Korea to procure an additional 112 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from the inventory of the South Korean Armed Forces. The government-to-government agreement,...

April 12, 2026
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R&D

Bushmaster III: Inside the Future of Infantry Fighting Vehicle Firepower

Modern armored vehicles operating in environments where threats range from fast-moving infantry to lightly armored targets require a weapon system that combines firepower, precision, and reliability. The Bushmaster III...