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January 31, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Testing Starts in Sweden for First CV90 MkIV IFVs Built to Slovak Requirements

The first Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) MkIV infantry fighting vehicles configured for the Slovak Armed Forces have begun testing at BAE Systems Hägglunds’ facilities in Sweden. This development marks...

January 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea Starts Export of Indigenous Engine for K2 MBT

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, marking a major step away from long-standing dependence on German propulsion systems....

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

First KF41 Lynx IFVs Delivered to Italy Under A2CS Program

The Italian Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), officially marking the launch of the Army Armoured Combat Systems (A2CS) program....

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

French Army Selects Soframe for Delivery of Heavy Recovery Platforms

France has awarded Soframe a contract to supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army, strengthening battlefield logistics and recovery capabilities. The contract follows a competitive tender launched in...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Singapore Modernizes Land Warfare Through Next-Generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle

ST Engineering is advancing plans for Singapore’s next phase of ground combat modernization with the development of a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) designed to counter evolving battlefield threats....

January 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Systems Wins Follow-On Order for Iron Fist APS on U.S. Bradleys

Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has been awarded a $228 million contract to supply its Iron Fist active protection system for the U.S. Army’s Bradley infantry fighting vehicles. The...

January 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Rolls-Royce Awarded Contract to Supply 350 mtu Engines for Boxer

Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply 350 mtu Series 199 engines for new Boxer wheeled armored vehicles destined for the German Armed Forces and other international customers. The orders...

January 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh Receives Additional US Army Order for Airdrop Vehicles

Oshkosh Defense has won a US Army contract to supply 97 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop (LVAD) cargo trucks in both 6×6 and 4×4 configurations....

January 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Orders 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine in $163M Aid Deal

The United States has approved a $163.4-million contract awarding Textron Systems the delivery of 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine, aimed at enhancing Kyiv’s battlefield mobility and troop...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Be Equipped With EuroTrophy Active Protection Systems

EuroTrophy has secured a €330 million ($383 million) contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 fleets of Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech...