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May 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

India Marks Major Armoured Milestone With 1000th T-90(IM) Delivery

Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) today delivered the 1000th indigenously produced T-90(IM) tank to the Indian Army from its Heavy Vehicles Factory (HVF) facility in Avadi, marking a major...

May 18, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

British Army Secures Advanced RCH 155 Artillery Systems Under Major Deal

The United Kingdom has awarded a contract worth nearly 1 billion pounds for the procurement of 72 RCH 155 Remote Controlled Howitzers, marking a major step in replacing the...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Army’s M1301 ISV Redefines Tactical Mobility for Infantry Units

Speed over protection. Mobility over mass. The M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) was developed with one clear objective: move infantry squads rapidly across the battlefield and into position with...

May 15, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Defense Group CSG Reportedly Pursues Stake in KNDS

Czech defense company CSG is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in Franco-German armored vehicle manufacturer KNDS, according to a Reuters report. The company recently approached KNDS’ German family...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa Showcases Export-Ready Borsuk Combat Vehicle in Bratislava

Polish defense conglomerate Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has introduced an export-oriented version of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle during a defense exhibition in Bratislava, Slovakia. The platform integrates...

May 14, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Romania Produces First Locally Built Cobra II Infantry Mobility Vehicle With Otokar

Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar has unveiled the first Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle produced in Romania during a defense and aerospace exhibition in Bucharest. The rollout signals the beginning...

May 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Challenger 3: The British Army’s Next-Generation Armored Warfare Upgrade

Modernization can preserve a platform, but some upgrades completely redefine its battlefield role. The Challenger 3 represents more than an update to the British Army’s aging armored fleet; it...

May 11, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Patria Expands Strategic Partnership With Finnish City of Hämeenlinna

Patria and the Finnish city of Hämeenlinna are moving toward signing a cooperation agreement intended to reinforce the region’s defense industrial ecosystem. The planned letter of intent focuses on...

May 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Seeks Indigenous Bullet Proof Troop Carriers Under Indian-IDDM Framework

Indian Army has launched a major procurement initiative by issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for 159 Bullet Proof Troop Carriers (BPTCs) intended for deployment with Rashtriya Rifles units...

May 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Exploring the Ajax Fighting Vehicle: The UK’s Future Armored Reconnaissance System

A combat vehicle forged from decades of armored warfare experience — not just built with thicker armor or bigger guns, but engineered for a battlefield where information, speed, and...