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May 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Dutch Parliament Receives OCCAR Accession Proposal

The Netherlands has formally moved toward joining a major European defense procurement organization after the government submitted accession legislation to parliament. The proposal, introduced to the Dutch House of...

May 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Netherlands Moves Toward OCCAR Membership With New Defense Procurement Bill

The Dutch Armed Forces are set to enhance their Boxer armored vehicles with new counter-drone technologies under a comprehensive modernization program aimed at extending the fleet’s combat relevance beyond...

May 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USMC Orders Additional MRZR Alpha Tactical Vehicles With 5kW Power Variant

The US Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded Polaris Government and Defense a new contract for additional MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles (ULTVs), marking the first procurement of the platform’s...

May 25, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Hanwha’s next-generation KAAV II boosts amphibious mobility and battlefield survivability

After more than a decade of development, South Korea has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation Korea Amphibious Assault Vehicle, known as KAAV II. Developed by Hanwha Aerospace, the...

May 25, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

DMRL works on next-generation tank protection for Future Ready Combat Vehicle

India’s Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) programme is set to receive a major leap in battlefield survivability as the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) confirmed work on advanced next-generation...

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...