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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...

March 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Latvia Awards Patria Contract for CAVS 6×6 Fleet Lifecycle Support

Patria and Latvia have signed a life-cycle support agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 fleet used by the Latvian Armed Forces. The deal expands on the...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Romanian Army to Receive 860 Iveco Trucks in Fleet Expansion Plan

Romania has awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) a contract to deliver a third batch of 860 military tactical trucks for the Romanian Armed Forces. The procurement forms part of...

March 11, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Med-Eng Awarded $86M Contracts for Mowag Eagle Protective Seating Systems

Med-Eng, a subsidiary of Cadre Holdings, has secured contracts worth $86.4 million to deliver blast-attenuation seating systems for Mowag Eagle V military vehicles produced by General Dynamics European Land...

March 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Department of Defense Procures 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army. The contract covers the...

March 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey’s Nurol Makina to Produce 800 Gidrán Vehicles at Hungarian Facilities

Nurol Makina has signed a major agreement to manufacture 800 Gidrán 4×4 armored tactical vehicles in Hungary, strengthening defense-industrial cooperation between Ankara and Budapest. The Gidrán is a localized...