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Jan- 2026 -

27 January

A Protected Recovery Vehicle towing a military system

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

Asia Pacific

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

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.

5 January

Europe

A Ukrainian Territorial Defense fighter examines a destroyed Russian infantry mobility vehicle GAZ Tigr after the fight in Kharkiv

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia to Donate Confiscated Vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia plans to hand over 21 vehicles confiscated from drunk drivers and other criminal cases to Ukraine, including a 22-year-old Lincoln Navigator luxury SUV, according to local media.

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

The Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Balkan States to Jointly Produce Shota Mine-Resistant Vehicle

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia have agreed to jointly develop and produce the Shota mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle.

29 December

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Croatia Joins Tatra’s Military Truck Acquisition Program

Croatia has signed a multinational framework contract with Tatra to purchase the Czech company’s T-815 military trucks, enabling the Croatian Armed Forces to order up to 420 vehicles in 6x6 and 8x8 configurations.

22 December

Land

Rojoef Manuel

EDGE, EM&E Kick Off Ferox Armored Vehicle Production in Spain

The UAE’s state-owned company EDGE Group has signed a technology transfer agreement with EM&E Group to produce the Ferox 6x6 armored vehicle in Spain.

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