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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...

December 29, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Croatia Enters Tatra Military Truck Procurement Program

Croatia has entered into a multinational framework agreement with Czech manufacturer Tatra to procure T-815 military trucks, allowing the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in...

December 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK and Germany Agree to Joint Trials of RCH 155 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52 million joint contract to procure and test the RCH 155 wheeled 155mm artillery system under a new Early Capability Demonstrator...

December 23, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

New Ratel IFV Highlights Poland’s Drive for Enhanced Protection and Battlefield Survivability

Poland is developing a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) that reflects a growing emphasis on enhanced battlefield survivability. Designated Ratel, the vehicle is engineered to withstand direct hits...

December 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

British Army Reveals New Jackal 3 Extenda Vehicles from Babcock

Babcock has unveiled the first vehicles from the second production tranche of Jackal 3 Extenda (E) High Mobility Transporters currently being manufactured for the British Army in Plymouth, United...

December 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Army Begins Puma IFV Modernization Drive Targeting 200 Units

Rheinmetall has confirmed that the German Army (Bundeswehr) has approved an amendment to its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme, significantly increasing the fleet size through PSM, the joint venture...