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„Our entire philosophy starts with the end user – the soldier. That’s why we have never lost a NATO tender where comprehensive user trials were the decisive factor. When soldiers are given the choice, they consistently select solutions that prioritize performance, comfort, and integration”, says Jonathan Blanshay, Founder and CEO of Galvion.
RENK America announced its participation in a programme to advance autonomous capability for the United States Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle through cooperation with BAE Systems and Forterra.
Elbit Systems of America has received a delivery order valued at approximately $212 million from the United States Army for the continued production of Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular systems.
Rheinmetall will present a broad portfolio of military systems and technologies at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 in Bucharest from May 13 to 15.
CSG and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri have announced a strategic cooperation agreement focused on the joint development and production of armoured vehicle platforms for European and international markets.
Hanwha Aerospace hosted its second Hanwha Industry Day in Oslo on May 11 as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with Norway’s defence industrial sector.
Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully completed the first firing of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, marking a major milestone in France’s effort to develop a sovereign long-range land strike capability.
HDT Robotics has delivered Hunter WOLF unmanned ground vehicles to the United States Army 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Polk as part of the Army’s Ground Optionally Autonomous Transport programme.
United States Special Operations Command Europe has launched Trojan Footprint 2026, the largest U.S.-led special operations exercise in Europe, bringing together approximately 3,000 personnel from the United States, NATO allies and partner nations.
United States Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, part of the 173rd Mobile Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), conducted autonomous tactical vehicle training during the African Lion 26 exercise in Morocco on April 30.
Saab has introduced a new multispectral camouflage solution designed to reduce the risk of individual soldiers being detected by enemy surveillance systems on the battlefield.
Hanwha Aerospace will supply three additional K239 Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher systems to the Estonian Defence Forces under a new government-to-government agreement signed on May 11.
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