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Jun- 2026 -

17 June

Land

The M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer

BAE Systems to Build More Paladin Howitzers for US Army

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $535-million contract for the production of additional Paladin tracked self-propelled howitzers.

8 June

Land

A Republic of Korea amphibious assault vehicle tests its water-tight seals at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Waimanalo, Hawaii, during Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2024, July 14. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in and around the Hawaiian Islands June 27 to Aug. 1. The world's largest international maritime exercise; RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2024 is the 29th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick Katz)

Rojoef Manuel

Italy Cleared to Buy Assault Amphibious Vehicles From US

The US State Department has approved a $30.6-million foreign military sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Italy.

8 June

Technology

A contractor and a U.S. Soldier with 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division set up a modernized vehicle tactical engagement simulation system (VTESS) on a M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Jan. 9, 2020. The VTESS code modernization increases interoperability to conduct force-on-force training, addressing current training needs while supporting emerging army training requirements and systems. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Combat Vehicle Sim Kits From Saab

Saab has received a $22.4-million contract to provide Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System base kits for the US Army.

5 June

Land

Patria Armored Modular Vehicle (AMV) XPs in ambulance configuration

Rojoef Manuel

Finland Wraps Up Patria AMV XP Ambulance Deliveries to Slovakia

The Slovak Armed Forces has received the final batch of Patria Armored Modular Vehicle XPs in ambulance configurations under a contract with Finland.

5 June

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Oshkosh to Supply FMTV Military Trucks for US, Allies

Oshkosh Defense has signed multiple contracts worth $142 million to provide its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 for the US and international partners.

4 June

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Canada Flaunts New Military Tactical Vehicle and AI Drone Interceptor

Canadian defense firm INKAS took center stage at CANSEC 2026 with a new lineup of cutting-edge systems designed to support multi-domain missions.

May- 2026 -

28 May

Land

U.S. Marines drive Joint Light Tactical Vehicles at White Beach as part of the I Marine Expeditionary Force JLTV Operator New Equipment Training course on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 24, 2019. The beach training teaches Marines how to operate JLTVs on different types of terrain. The JLTV OPNET course is an eight-day training evolution teaching students the vehicle’s characteristics, operations, operator maintenance and safety. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)

Rojoef Manuel

US Marine Corps Eyes Another JLTV Supplier

The US Marine Corps has released a request for information for the possibility of an additional supplier to its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program.

27 May

Land

The Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS)

Rojoef Manuel

Norway to Begin Serial Procurement of CAVS From Patria

Norway has signed a framework agreement with Finland defense contractor Patria to initiate the serial procurement of the Common Armored Vehicle System for its armed forces.

20 May

Land

A Roshel Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Accepts More Senator Mine-Resistant Vehicles From Canada

Ukraine has taken delivery of new Roshel Senator Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles as part of an ongoing collaboration between the government and Canada amid the Russian invasion.

18 May

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

S. Korea Rolls Out Tasman Command Vehicle and Missile-Armed KLTV

South Korea’s Kia Corporation headed to the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2026 expo for the first time with a lineup of next-gen military vehicles designed for battlefield command, mobility, and combat support.

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