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HAVELSAN Advances BARKAN UGV Family with Version 3 at SAHA Expo
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HAVELSAN Advances BARKAN UGV Family with Version 3 at SAHA Expo

In an environment where conditions change faster than plans, systems are no longer judged by what they carry, but by how they respond. At SAHA Expo 2026, HAVELSAN and the Presidency of Defence Industries signed a contract amendment covering the Version 3 configuration of the BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). First inducted into the Turkish Armed Forces inventory in 2023, BARKAN has evolved through operational use rather than fixed specifications. Each version reflects direct field feedback and changing mission needs.

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May 7, 2026 No Comments
US Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems
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US Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems

The United States Army has awarded Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. a $73.5 million contract to supply Merkava tank power pack kits to Israel through a Foreign Military Sales agreement. The deal underscores Washington’s continued commitment to sustaining Israel’s armored combat capabilities amid ongoing regional security pressures. Announced on February 17, 2026, by the US Department of War, the contract covers the procurement of Merkava Power Pack Less Transmission full and lite kits, metal containers, and contractor engineering technical services. The

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February 19, 2026 No Comments
DARPA Completes RACER Autonomous Vehicle Testing
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DARPA Completes RACER Autonomous Vehicle Testing

DARPA, the Pentagon’s research and technology arm, confirmed on January 14, 2026, that its Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program has successfully completed final operational tests and is ready for transition to US military units and commercial users. The announcement follows a comprehensive series of Army and Marine Corps demonstrations that proved RACER-equipped vehicles can operate autonomously in complex, off-road terrain without GPS navigation or pre-mapped routes while maintaining mission-relevant speeds. DARPA emphasized that the results fulfill

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January 20, 2026 No Comments
Ukraine to Receive First Rheinmetall Lynx IFVs in Early 2026
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Ukraine to Receive First Rheinmetall Lynx IFVs in Early 2026

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has officially confirmed that it will begin delivering its advanced Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Ukrainian Defense Forces in early 2026. This development marks a significant step in strengthening Ukraine’s armored capabilities amid ongoing security challenges. The agreement, signed in December 2025, highlights deepening defense cooperation between Ukraine and Germany, with Berlin fully financing the first phase of deliveries. The initial batch will include five Lynx IFVs, with a total cost amounting to

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January 13, 2026 No Comments
UK Delays Challenger 3 Battle Tank Production Timeline
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UK Delays Challenger 3 Battle Tank Production Timeline

The UK Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed that manufacturing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will not commence according to a predetermined timetable and will proceed exclusively after successful completion of comprehensive performance trials. According to recent parliamentary disclosures, this decision represents a fundamental shift toward performance-validated production rather than deadline-driven manufacturing. UK Defence Journal reported that in written responses to Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, defence minister Luke Pollard stated the program is “currently undergoing demonstration phase trials

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December 27, 2026 No Comments
Poland Completes Delivery of 212 K9 self-propelled Howitzers
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Poland Completes Delivery of 212 K9 self-propelled Howitzers

Poland receives all 212 K9 self-propelled howitzers under first contract, with the Polish Armed Forces completing delivery of K9A1 Thunder systems from South Korea. As Poland receives all 212 K9 self-propelled howitzers under first contract, Paweł Bejda, Secretary of State at Poland’s Ministry of National Defence, confirmed the final batch transfer to the 1st Masurian Artillery Brigade of the 16th Mechanized Division, marking a significant milestone in Poland’s military modernization program. The completion of all 212 K9A1 Thunder self-propelled howitzers

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December 16, 2026 No Comments
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