BAE Systems has secured a contract exceeding $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army, strengthening ABCT firepower.

BAE Systems has unveiled the CV9035 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle for the Slovak Armed Forces under a €1.3 billion contract covering 152 units, with deliveries underway.

Lithuania has finalized its JLTV procurement program, reaching a fleet of 500 vehicles. The country is now the largest JLTV operator outside the United States.

At NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise in Germany, Turkish defense systems stood out prominently. ASELSAN’s ASLAN UGV and Bayraktar TB-3 showcased advanced operational capabilities.

Turkish Land Forces played a key role in NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise hosted by Germany. The 66th Mechanized Infantry Brigade and indigenous defense systems drew significant attention.

Otokar has entered a new phase in its 1,059-unit COBRA II delivery program to Romania, launching local production preparations with a NATO-standard facility in Mediaș.

ASELSAN Konya unveiled its indigenous MAKS40 40 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher abroad for the first time at WDS 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting its lightweight design and smart ammunition capability.

The Turkish Armed Forces will conduct live-fire drills with Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs over the Baltic Sea during NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, managed from TCG Anadolu.