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January 7, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

US Army Reveals M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Prototype

The US Army has revealed its M1E3 next-generation Abrams tank, offering a first glimpse of the armored platform intended to redefine future ground combat. Images of the M1E3 prototype...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Elbit Systems Selected to Fit Iron Fist APS on NATO CV90 Fleet

CV90 infantry fighting vehicles operated by European NATO members are set to receive enhanced protection through the integration of Elbit Systems’ Iron Fist active protection system. BAE Systems Hägglunds,...

January 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Greenlights Procurement of 100 CV90 Combat Vehicles

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has authorized the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles. The purchase will be carried out through a multinational European program involving Estonia, Finland,...

January 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Indra Chosen as Spain Moves Beyond Leopard Tanks

Spain’s future armored capability could hinge on a new mandate awarded to Indra to develop a next-generation main battle tank to replace the aging Leopard 2E fleet. Under the...

January 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Spain Initiates Next-Gen Tank Program to Succeed Leopard 2

Spain’s armaments procurement authority has awarded Indra Sistemas a research and development contract to contribute to the Spanish Army’s future main battle tank program. Valued at €45 million ($53...

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Berlin Signs $4.9B Deal for 200 Puma IFVs Integrated With Spike Missiles

The German Armed Forces have awarded a €4.2 billion (approximately $4.92 billion) contract to the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the procurement of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs)....

January 5, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

UK Approves Mid-Life Upgrade Program for Titan and Trojan Armored Fleets

The United Kingdom has unveiled an industry-led initiative to carry out a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets. A transparency notice detailing...

January 4, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Authorizes Purchase of 100 CV90 MkIV IFVs for NATO Capability Upgrade

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 Swedish-built CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles under a joint procurement arrangement with five NATO allies. The decision signals a...

January 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Kazakhstan Launches Local Assembly of OTOKAR Tracked Armored Platforms

Kazakhstan is set to commence local production of OTOKAR’s tracked armored vehicles following a presidential visit to a major defense manufacturing facility, according to Kazinform on January 3, 2026....

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Approves Expansion of CV90 IFV Fleet

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to acquire additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to expand the capabilities of the Royal Netherlands Army. The purchase will be...