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April 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Bushmaster III: Inside the Future of Infantry Fighting Vehicle Firepower

Modern armored vehicles operating in environments where threats range from fast-moving infantry to lightly armored targets require a weapon system that combines firepower, precision, and reliability. The Bushmaster III...

April 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

France Transfers APCs to Strengthen Lebanon’s Defense

France has finalized the delivery of armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, honoring its commitment to enhance Lebanon’s ground mobility capabilities. The package includes 39 Armored Forward...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Textron wins $450 million USMC deal to begin Cottonmouth ARV initial production phase

Textron Systems has secured a pre-production development contract for the US Marine Corps’ (USMC) Cottonmouth Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), valued at $450 million. The agreement covers the delivery of...

April 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Slovakia receives modular armored vehicle simulator from Patria

Patria has delivered a full-mission simulator for its Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) platform to the Slovak Armed Forces. Developed in collaboration with Slovak companies Virtual Reality Media and Konštrukta...

April 1, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

New Delhi Acquires Russian System to Defend Against Low-Flying Aerial Threats

The Indian Ministry of Defence has acquired the Soviet-origin Tunguska mobile air defence system from Russia under a contract valued at ₹4.45 billion (around $47 million), aiming to enhance...

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

K2 Tank Gets Middle East-Focused Redesign by South Korea

Hyundai Rotem is set to introduce its K2 main battle tank to the Middle Eastern market with a redesigned version optimized for the region’s extreme heat and sand-laden conditions....

March 30, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Receives Tracked Combat Recon Platforms from Latvia

Latvia has started supplying tracked Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (CVR-T) armored vehicles to Ukraine. Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds confirmed that the deliveries form part of Riga’s ongoing military assistance...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Indra Partner to Advance Spanish Army Vehicle Procurement

Rheinmetall and Indra have entered into a strategic agreement to pursue a multibillion-euro Spanish Army truck program while broadening their defense manufacturing collaboration across Europe. The German and Spanish...

March 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Places Order for 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Units for Puma Platforms

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a contract to deliver 200 mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles. Each unit incorporates enhanced cooling systems, updated power...

March 26, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ashok Leyland Introduces New Mine-Resistant Vehicle for Critical Security Operations

Ashok Leyland Defence Systems has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) aimed at improving survivability and mobility for security forces operating in high-risk environments. The platform is...