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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

14th April 2026

The French Army’s upgraded Leclerc main battle tank is expected to begin retiring before the end of the 2030s and the government is looking to adopt an interim solution ahead of a next-generation tank.

Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

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Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

13th April 2026

The country is scaling back its reliance on heavy battlefield equipment in favour of upgrading existing platforms and investing in firepower, mobility, unmanned systems and situational awareness.

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4th January 2022

New rifles for Finland will replace 7.62mm Tkiv and Dragunov weapons.

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4th January 2022

Patria continues lifecycle support for XA-180EST and XA-188 wheeled APCs used by Estonia.

Poland acquires 25 Wizjer mini-UAVs

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30th December 2021

Under a PLN 174 million ($42 .9million) contract, a national consortium will manufacture the new systems. The deliveries are scheduled from 2024 to 2027.

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Rostec prepares mass production of Sprut-SDM1 tank

30th December 2021

Russian state-owned defence group Rostec announced on 29 December that the governmental trials of the Sprut-SDM1 tank are to be completed at the beginning of 2022.

India inducts new engineer reconnaissance vehicle

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India inducts new engineer reconnaissance vehicle

30th December 2021

Indian Army engineers have received an upgraded reconnaissance vehicle.

Polish MND delivers eight 155 mm Krabs to 21st Podhale Rifle Brigade

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Polish MND delivers eight 155 mm Krabs to 21st Podhale Rifle Brigade

29th December 2021

Apart from the Krabs, the Brigade also received one battery command vehicle, two command post vehicles, two ammunition supply vehicles, one armament and electronics repair vehicle and one squadron command staff vehicle.

Poland receives the last batch of RPP EOD/IED tracked UGV

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28th December 2021

The 17 UGVs will equip engineering units of the Polish Armed Forces and will support EOD/IED missions of removing dangerous materials.

Lithuania receives 830 new riflescopes

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Lithuania receives 830 new riflescopes

28th December 2021

The devices were acquired in March under a €4 million ($4.5 million) contract with the Czech company Meopta Systems s.r.o.

Czech Republic acquires 949 Minimi machine guns

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Czech Republic acquires 949 Minimi machine guns

28th December 2021

The CZK 1.12 billion ($ 50.73 million) contract with the Czech company CB Servis Centrum sro comprises 7.62 x 51 mm and 5.56 x 45 mm weapons. The deliveries are scheduled to take place from 2022 to 2025.

US Marine Corps order 33 ACVs

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US Marine Corps order 33 ACVs

27th December 2021

BAE Systems Land & Armaments has received an around $170 million contract modification on 23 December for the procurement of 33 full rate production ACVs.

Latvia invests in electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity

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24th December 2021

Latvia has allocated $1.4 million to improve electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity and to develop a ballistic protective vest to protect UAVs.

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