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March 30, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

K2 Tank Gets Middle East-Focused Redesign by South Korea

Hyundai Rotem is set to introduce its K2 main battle tank to the Middle Eastern market with a redesigned version optimized for the region’s extreme heat and sand-laden conditions....

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Receives Tracked Combat Recon Platforms from Latvia

Latvia has started supplying tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) armored vehicles to Ukraine. Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds confirmed that the deliveries form part of Riga’s ongoing military assistance...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Indra Partner to Advance Spanish Army Vehicle Procurement

Rheinmetall and Indra have entered into a strategic agreement to pursue a multibillion-euro Spanish Army truck program while broadening their defense manufacturing collaboration across Europe. The German and Spanish...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Order for 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Units for Puma Platforms

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a contract to deliver 200 mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Each unit incorporates enhanced cooling systems, updated power...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ashok Leyland Introduces New Mine-Resistant Vehicle for Critical Security Operations

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) aimed at improving survivability and mobility for security forces operating in high-risk environments. The platform is...

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...