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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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4th November 2021

The Onboard Mortar System was developed through an R&D programme with SDGPLATIN, following the requirements of the Marine Corps. The first batch is expected to be delivered in the coming months.

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Rheinmetall and Intracom Defense agree to jointly develop a vehicle-based C4I system.

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Indra launches advanced mission system

3rd November 2021

Talium will facilitate the planning of complex missions with multiple aircraft, says Indra.

Sweden acquires hundreds of logistics vehicles

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Sweden acquires hundreds of logistics vehicles

3rd November 2021

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed two orders with Scania and Volvo for 487 logistics vehicles, with initial deliveries scheduled for 2022.

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Norway will receive half a dozen Leguan bridge-laying systems ahead of schedule, according to KMW.

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3rd November 2021

The Ajax family of tracked vehicles is being procured by the UK MoD to replace the remaining legacy Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) in service with the British Army.

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Nigerian Federal Government acquired new armoured personnel carriers for counter-insurgency operations.

GSOF panel takes note of Russian danger

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2nd November 2021

Speakers at the GSOF Symposium in Warsaw took note of the threat posed by Poland’s eastern neighbour.

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KPE Barys 8x8 vehicle completes four-year trial

2nd November 2021

The platform was tested throughout the mountainous terrains of Southern Kazakhstan, across forested and savannah-like steppe and the salt marshes of Central Kazakhstan covering a total distance of 25,000 km.

Pearson Engineering delivers countermine technology trials to the British Army

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1st November 2021

Person Engineering has demonstrated its Threat-Sense mine detection technology to the British Army for the first time.

Finland and Estonia to order additional K9s

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Finland and Estonia to order additional K9s

1st November 2021

Finnish defence minister Antti Kaikkonen has approved a plan to purchase five K9s this year and another five in 2022, while Estonia is also moving to acquire more of the South Korean-made SPHs.

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