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Feb- 2026 -

17 February

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Altman, 15th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flying crew chief, secures a U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, June 29, 2023. U.S. Air Forces Central uses the Globemaster III to support partners with a rapidly deployable airlift asset for combat operations across austere airfields to deter regional aggressors and to assure regional regional partners in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

Maris-Tech to Bolt AI Eyes Onto US Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Maris-Tech Ltd. just scored a US pilot deal to plug AI-powered situational awareness into an Infantry Fighting Vehicle, part of a broader push to modernize America’s armored fleet.

11 February

Middle East

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Saudi Arabia Debuts Fire Support Vehicle With Distinctive Layout, 105mm Punch

From tight city streets to vast desert corridors, Saudi forces can now deliver 105mm firepower with enhanced speed and visibility, thanks to a bold new crew-forward vehicle design.

10 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Develops ‘World’s Most Compact’ AI-Driven Laser Sniper Mounted on UGV

India is sharpening its toolkit for future warfare with the rollout of the “world’s most compact” AI-powered laser sniper, mounted on a nimble unmanned ground vehicle.

6 February

Land

Members of the Czech Army traverse a field in a Pandur II Armored Personnel Carrier, during vehicular movement drills, alongside the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, March 1, at Hradiště Military Area in Northwest Czech Republic. The 2/34th is in the Czech Republic training with members of its military to increase readiness and interoperability as part of Saber Strike 22, a large scale, multinational exercise taking place between NATO allies throughout Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Cordeiro)

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Nears 250+ Armored Vehicle Buy to Replace Pandur II Fleet

The Czech Republic is moving closer to procuring more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its existing Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s Pandur 8×8 EVO emerging as a lead domestic option.

4 February

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium, Luxembourg Purchase 270 CaMo Armored Vehicles From KNDS France

KNDS France has received orders to build 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the Capacité Motorisée program.

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29 January

Land

Rojoef Manuel

KNDS to Supply 12 Leguan Bridge Layers for Lithuania

Lithuania has contracted KNDS Deutschland for the purchase of 12 Leguan bridge layers, expanding the country’s battlefield logistics support for its tanks and other combat vehicles.

27 January

Land

A Protected Recovery Vehicle towing a military system

Rojoef Manuel

Soframe to Provide French Army With Heavy Recovery Vehicles

Paris has awarded Soframe a contract to supply Heavy Recovery Vehicles to the French Army, a move aimed at enhancing battlefield support capabilities.

15 January

Land

A high mobility vehicle. Photo: Japanese Embassy in Ukraine

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Completes Delivery of Toyota High Mobility Vehicles to Ukraine

Japan has completed the transfer of Toyota High Mobility Vehicles to Kyiv as part of a broader support package aimed at improving the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ mobility and logistics amid the Russian invasion.

12 January

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Orders Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS-Rheinmetall Venture

KNDS and Rheinmetall joint business Projekt System & Management will deliver nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle firing and combat training systems to Germany.

9 January

Land

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage for debarkation in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during rehearsals for the 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration is one of many events taking place across the country to showcase the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to project power from the sea and defend the Nation. For 250 years, Marines have been America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness — capable, credible, and committed to winning the Nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Rojoef Manuel

Horstman to Supply Suspensions for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group to deliver modern suspension solutions for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.

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