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Mar- 2026 -

14 March

Leopard Tank: Everything You Need to Know About Germany’s Iconic MBT

This explainer outlines the Leopard tank’s evolution, design philosophy, upgrades and enhancements, and how its many variants boost allied armored forces.

13 March

Paulo Dominonni

Industrial Density: The New Battlefield in Latin American Vehicle Procurement

In Latin America, military vehicle contracts are increasingly decided by industrial integration, not just price or performance.

13 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Patria, Latvia Sign Life Cycle Support Deal for CAVS 6×6 Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life cycle support agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System fleet operated by the Latvian military.

13 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Elbit to Develop Helmet-Mounted US Soldier Mission Command System

The US Army has awarded Elbit America a $120.5-million contract to develop a helmet-mounted mission command system.

12 March

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army to Equip Airborne Troops With MANET-Enabled Tactical Radios

The UK has selected Persistent Systems to equip the British Army’s global response force with an advanced tactical communication system.

12 March

Ronald Watkins

Babcock Wins Contract to Maintain British Army Field Power Generators

Babcock International has secured a contract to maintain the British Army’s portable field power generators.

12 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Romania Expands Tactical Fleet With 860 Iveco Military Trucks

Romania has contracted Iveco Defence Vehicles to supply a third batch of 860 military tactical trucks.

11 March

Eagle 6x6 in a medical vehicle variant. Photo: General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)

Jodesz Gavilan

Med‑Eng Wins $86M Contracts for Mowag Eagle Blast Seats

Cadre Holdings subsidiary Med-Eng has secured $86.4 million in contracts to supply blast-attenuation seats for new Mowag Eagle military vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems.

10 March

Bea Castañeda

Iron Dome: Inside Israel’s Short-Range Air Defense Shield

This explainer breaks down the Iron Dome’s layered design, its radar-guided intercept process, and the strategic role it plays in shielding civilian areas from rocket attacks.

10 March