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June 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Slovakia Receives Final Patria AMV XP Ambulance Vehicles from Finland

The Slovak Armed Forces has accepted the final delivery of Patria AMV XP armored vehicles configured for medical evacuation roles under a defense procurement agreement with Finland. Signed in...

June 5, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh Expands FMTV Production for US Military and Allied Forces

Oshkosh Defense has received multiple contracts valued at $142 million to supply its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 fleet to the US military and international allies. The...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Canadian Army to Receive 26 HIMARS Launchers in Major Long-Range Fires Upgrade

Canada has signed a C$2.6 billion ($1.88 billion) agreement with the United States to acquire 26 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers for the Canadian Army, significantly...

June 3, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Hellenic Army Enhances ISR Coverage Through Expanded V-BAT Partnership

Greece has entered into a new agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle fleet, strengthening the country’s maritime surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Already...

June 2, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

New Grizzly Mobile Artillery System Combines 155mm Firepower With Automated Operations

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) Canada has unveiled the Grizzly, a new 10×10 self-propelled artillery platform that could play a key role in the Canadian Army’s future long-range firepower...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Poland Expands Borsuk Fleet With New $2.07 Billion Infantry Fighting Vehicle Deal

Poland has signed a contract worth approximately 7.5 billion zloty ($2.07 billion) with a consortium led by the Polish Armaments Group and Huta Stalowa Wola for the delivery of...

June 1, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Awarded Major Contract for Advanced Tank Fire Control and AI Sensor Upgrades

Elbit Systems has won a $350 million contract to modernize a fleet of main battle tanks for an undisclosed international customer, reinforcing the growing global focus on extending the...

May 30, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

MGCS Explained: Europe’s Vision for the Future of Armored Combat

Modern tanks are no longer judged solely by the thickness of their armor or the power of their main gun. Their effectiveness now depends on how seamlessly they operate...

May 29, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lithuania’s CAVS Ambitions Backed by Patria Technology Transfer Proposal

Patria has expressed its readiness to support Lithuania’s potential entry into the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program following Vilnius’ approval of plans to acquire more than 900...

May 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

New Lithuanian Army Division to Receive 936 Patria 6×6 Armored Platforms

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved plans to acquire 936 Patria 6×6 armored vehicles to equip the newly formed division of the Lithuanian Armed Forces. The procurement contract is...