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March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Irish Aluminum Plant Found Connected to Russia’s Military Logistics Chain

An alumina refinery in Ireland has been linked to Russia’s defense supply chain while still operating within existing EU regulations, according to a joint investigation by the US-based Organized...

March 25, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Spain to Benefit from Indra–Hanwha Collaboration on Self-Propelled Artillery Production

Madrid-based Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces. The agreement focuses on...

March 23, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

BAE Systems Boosts Global Footprint With Military Vehicle Parts Manufacturing in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish a military vehicle components production capability in Resende, Rio de Janeiro. The collaboration will initially focus on a...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

A closer look at the M1151 Humvee’s transformation into an armored battlefield vehicle

Few military platforms are as iconic as the Humvee, a vehicle that began as a light utility transporter and gradually transformed into a hardened battlefield asset. The M1151 High...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Leonardo boosts land defense portfolio with $1.8B Iveco deal

Leonardo has completed the €1.6-billion ($1.8-billion) acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense business, reinforcing its expansion into the land systems segment. The transaction brings Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA into...

March 17, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall joins forces with Nooteboom to develop military-grade heavy transport solutions

Rheinmetall and Nooteboom Trailers BV have entered into a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and market military Heavy Equipment Trailer (HET) systems, aiming to address growing demand for heavy...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo-related developments slow Rheinmetall’s buyout of Iveco’s defense truck unit

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense arm is slowing Rheinmetall’s plan to purchase the firm’s military truck business, according to Reuters. The development comes after Leonardo...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK military procures 37 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers

The British Army has placed an order for 37 Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) systems to rebuild its artillery strength following the transfer of its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine....

March 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indian Army to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks in Service Until 2040 After Upgrades

The Indian Army is pursuing an extensive modernization and life-extension strategy for its fleet of T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks, aiming to keep a significant share of the vehicles...

March 14, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Leopard Tank Explained: Key Facts About Germany’s Famous Main Battle Tank

For decades, the Leopard tank has been synonymous with speed, firepower, and adaptability. Evolving from its Cold War roots into a technologically advanced family of network-enabled armored vehicles, the...