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Jan- 2026 -

29 January

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

Europe

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.

14 January

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Receives Over 400 Armored Vehicles From UkrArmoTech

Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer UkrArmoTech has delivered 402 newly-built armored vehicles to Ukraine’s Defense Forces.

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

Americas

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.

8 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Eyes Everywhere: US Army Combat Vehicles Set for 360° Vision Upgrade

Computing and visualization systems use rugged high-performance computing units, advanced data-routing hardware, and crew workstations.

7 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Gives First Look at the M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

M1E3 next-gen Abrams is the US Army’s latest tank prototype, with advanced software, enhanced mobility for complex terrain, upgraded lethality, an autoloader, and next-generation sensors.

5 January

Europe

A Trojan armoured vehicle, operated by Royal Engineers, pushes forward to breach enemy positions during a simulated exercise on Salisbury Plain. The full force of British Army firepower will be brought to bear on Salisbury Plain as rehearsals take place today for The Army Combined Power Demonstration. Invited guests have been treated to a ground shaking demonstration of what the UK can bring to a fight. The Army Combined Power Demonstration is designed to showcase the breadth of the Army's utility and demonstrate how the Army operates in an era of constant competition. Delivered by Field Army, it will promote the Army's purpose and showcase innovation. It focusses on demonstrating: Information Manoeuvre & Unconventional Warfare, War-fighting, Prototype Warfare, Enablement and an Interactive stand. The arrival of turreted AJAX will provide a focal point for the Prototype Warfare stand.

Rojoef Manuel

British Army Titan, Trojan Armored Vehicles to Receive Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK has announced an industry partnership to modernize the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles.

2 January

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China Reveals ‘Crab-Walking’ Heavy Vehicle Eyed as ICBM Launcher

Crab-walking heavy vehicle is a fully electric, modular platform with independent wheel drive, center-axis steering, sideways and diagonal movement, near-silent operation, low heat signature, and the ability to scale wheel modules for extreme loads.

Dec- 2025 -

30 December

Europe