Krakow, Poland -- Hanwha Aerospace has delivered a new batch of 21 K9A1 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Poland. The latest shipment pushes the total number of K9 howitzers in service with the Polish Armed Forces to more than 200.

K9 shipments to Poland are expected to continue through 2026.

Source: Defence Industry Europe
Associated URL: https://defence-industry.eu/south-koreas-hanwha-aerospace-delivers-more-than-200-k9-self-propelled-howitzers-to-poland/

BAE Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) have formed a teaming agreement to offer the BvS10 Beowulf for the Canadian Army’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program. The partnership brings together BAE Systems Hägglunds’ experience in all-terrain vehicle design and GDLS’ long-standing in-service support infrastructure in Canada.

The Beowulf is a dual-body, all-terrain, amphibious vehicle designed for mobility in extreme Arctic conditions and challenging environments such as mud, muskeg, snow, ice, and deep water. It uses a drivetrain derived from the BvS10 family currently fielded in several NATO countries, positioning it as a mature, low-risk option for Canada’s Arctic mobility requirements.

By combining production capability, an established supply chain, and domestic support capacity, the BAE–GDLS team aims to provide a platform that can sustain long-term availability and meet national operational needs. The collaboration is positioned to support Canada’s objective of maintaining a persistent presence in the Arctic and improving its ability to respond to emerging threats alongside allies.

Why This Is Important

The DAME program is a key component of Canada’s broader effort to strengthen Arctic sovereignty and respond to growing strategic competition in the region. Selecting a proven platform with strong domestic support could accelerate fielding timelines, reduce sustainment risk, and enhance the Canadian Army’s ability to operate year-round in harsh northern environments.

Source: Forecast International
Associated URL: https://www.baesystems.com

HELSINKI - Representatives from six nations participating in the Nordic Programme for the CV90 MkIV acquisition have signed a technical agreement in Helsinki, marking a key step toward a coordinated multinational procurement. Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, and the Netherlands are working toward a unified set of technical requirements and a common action plan ahead of a planned main contract signing in early 2026.

The agreement outlines the framework for cooperation and supports efforts to align vehicle configurations across all partners. The program has advanced quickly for a multinational defence effort, with national decisions made in late 2024 and contract signature targeted just over a year later. Deliveries of the CV90 MkIV vehicles are expected to begin in 2028.

The CV90 MkIV, produced by BAE Systems Hägglunds, is the latest version of the infantry fighting vehicle and is designed for improved protection, upgraded systems, and compatibility with a range of national technologies. The joint acquisition effort is intended to modernize participating militaries while strengthening interoperability, industrial collaboration, and regional defence capacity. The platform has seen operational use, including in Ukraine, and is already fielded by several NATO and EU members.

The technical agreement advances one of Europe’s largest and fastest-moving cooperative ground vehicle programs. A unified approach to configuration and procurement will reduce cost and integration risk while enhancing interoperability across northern European militaries at a time of heightened regional security demands.

Source: Forecast International
Associated URL: https://kam.lt/en/technical-agreement-on-the-nordic-programme-for-cv90-mkiv-acquisition-signed-in-helsinki/