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29th October 2026

New counter-drone technologies, autonomous launchers and manufacturing modernisation initiatives highlighted emerging opportunities for defence suppliers, while the UK advanced a major military vehicle procurement programme.

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

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.

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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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Latvia invests in electromagnetic protection and cybersecurity

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.

Dutch Army plans Bushmaster fleet upgrade

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Dutch Army plans Bushmaster fleet upgrade

23rd December 2021

The Dutch Army plans on a MLU to upgrade 102 Bushmasters. The platforms will feature reversing cameras, increased payload capacity, an upgraded onboard weapon station and an extra layer of armour.

US Army orders M72 LAW

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US Army orders M72 LAW

23rd December 2021

Nammo is to provide US Army with M72 LAW variants and components for training systems.

New AFVs and artillery offer options for Egypt

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New AFVs and artillery offer options for Egypt

23rd December 2021

European manufacturers displayed a variety of armoured vehicles and self-propelled howitzers at EDEX 2021.

Poland enhances VSHORAD capacities

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Poland enhances VSHORAD capacities

23rd December 2021

The Polish MND Armament Inspectorate has announced the delivery of the last units of the self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system POPRAD.

Increased European collaboration gives rise to improved artillery capability

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Increased European collaboration gives rise to improved artillery capability

23rd December 2021

European countries involved in the PESCO EuroArtillery project and the EDIDP FIRES and E-COLORSS efforts will enhance their collaboration in 2022, aimed at improving their artillery capacities.

FMS proposal adds more Javelins for Lithuania

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FMS proposal adds more Javelins for Lithuania

22nd December 2021

Additional FGM-148F missiles and command launch units would enhance Lithuanian anti-tank capabilities.

Slovakia advances acquisition of IFVs and AFVs

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Slovakia advances acquisition of IFVs and AFVs

22nd December 2021

The Slovak MoD is on track to receive proposals for the supply of 76 8x8 AFVs and 152 IFVs to replace an ageing fleet of BMP-1, BMP-2 and modernised version of the BMP.

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