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July 31, 2025
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US Army Expands Humvee Fleet with Fresh AM General Order

The US Army has awarded AM General a follow-on contract worth $126.5 million for the production of additional M1165A1B3 Humvees, a move that boosts the total value of the...

July 31, 2025
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Leonardo Confirms $1.95B Acquisition of Iveco Defense

Leonardo, Italy’s leading defense and aerospace group, announced plans to purchase Iveco Defence for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). Iveco Defence specializes in armored vehicles used across military and civilian...

July 29, 2025
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Taiwan Takes Delivery of Second Batch of Abrams Tanks from US

Taiwan has received its second shipment of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, reinforcing its defense forces amid rising regional tensions. The tanks were unloaded...

July 28, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Overhaul Czech Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under New Maintenance Pact

The Czech Ministry of Defence has finalized a strategic seven-year agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH valued at CZK 6.16 billion (approximately EUR 250 million) for the comprehensive maintenance of...

July 25, 2025
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Calidus Unveils MATV 4×4 With Alheda Missiles for Fast Military Strikes

UAE-based defense manufacturer Calidus recently showcased an advanced variant of its 4×4 Multirole All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV), designated the MATV004, equipped with twin quadruple launchers for the Alheda missile system....

July 22, 2025
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Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Issues

The Czech Republic has announced its intention to suspend advance payments for a major artillery procurement deal involving 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. This decision stems...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Tank Designed to Neutralize Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a next-generation hybrid combat vehicle designed specifically for counter-drone operations using high-energy laser technology. Developed through a collaboration between defense firms FNSS and ROKETSAN,...

July 22, 2025
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Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian defense firm Leonardo has officially revealed its newly developed 120mm L55 smoothbore tank gun, boasting superior performance features including a higher muzzle velocity and extended operational range compared...

July 21, 2025
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Israel Signs $150 Million Deal with AM General for New IDF Humvees

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has entered into a $150 million agreement with American defense contractor AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles), along with...

July 21, 2025
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France Debuts Mortar-Equipped Griffon Variant During Paris Event

The French Army has officially showcased its latest artillery innovation—a self-propelled mortar variant of the Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle—just four months after the system completed its final rounds...