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July 28, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Vivace Wins Textron Contract for Cottonmouth ARV Component Production

Textron Systems has partnered with Louisiana-based Vivace International Corporation to supply critical components for its Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) program. The collaboration supports Textron’s April 2026 contract to...

July 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Philippine Military to Expand Armored Fleet With 500+ Infantry Fighting Vehicles

The Philippines is planning to acquire more than 500 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) as part of a major military modernization effort aimed at enhancing troop mobility and battlefield survivability....

July 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army Awards Five Companies Contracts for Autonomous Tactical Logistics Vehicle Prototypes

The US Army has awarded contracts to five companies to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic platforms designed to support tactical logistics missions. AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT...

July 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ottawa expands combat vehicle procurement

Canada has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-Canada) a nearly CAD $2 billion ($1.4 billion) contract for 190 additional Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs). The agreement also includes production...

July 18, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Russia Proposes Joint T-90MS Tank Production Following India’s 1,000th T-90S Achievement

Russia has offered to deepen its long-standing defence partnership with India by proposing the joint production of the T-90MS main battle tank (MBT). The proposal, put forward by Russian...

July 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

SKORPION2 system joins Swedish Army arsenal

Sweden has signed a long-term procurement deal with Dynamit Nobel Defence for the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system. The system significantly enhances defensive capabilities by enabling rapid deployment of anti-tank...

June 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Ashok Leyland Advances Hydrogen Engine Technology for Indian Army Stallion Fleet

Ashok Leyland, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle manufacturer and the world’s fourth-largest bus producer, is advancing its defence mobility portfolio by investing in next-generation technologies to modernize its flagship military...

June 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

British Army Receives 100th UK-Manufactured Boxer Infantry Vehicle

The British Army has received its 100th UK-built Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, marking another milestone in the country’s armored vehicle modernization program. The delivery comes nearly a year after...

June 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USMC Introduces First 5kW Export-Power MRZR Alpha Vehicles in New Order

The United States Marine Corps has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a delivery order for more than 70 MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), including the service’s first procurement...

June 24, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Army Targeting System Enables Drone Engagements on the Move

The US Army has deployed an advanced fire control software solution that enhances the ability of vehicle-mounted weapon systems to engage and defeat small drones, even when both the...