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August 20, 2025
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French Army Converts WW2 Cannon Into Anti-Drone Gun

The French Army has introduced the PROTEUS Standard 1, a modernized 20mm automatic gun system designed to counter drones and precision-guided munitions. This development highlights France’s efforts to adapt...

August 20, 2025
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Lithuania Adds Spike LR2 Missiles to Anti-Tank Force

The Lithuanian Armed Forces have received a new batch of Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles from Israeli manufacturer Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The acquisition, valued at 6 million euros...

August 19, 2025
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Czech Republic Confirms Order for 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved a major defense acquisition, greenlighting the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS Deutschland. The deal, valued at 32.76 billion Czech...

August 14, 2025
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Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia Strengthen Ties for Regional Defense

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are moving to implement the defense declaration they signed earlier this year, with the goal of enhancing regional stability and military cooperation. The agreement, unveiled...

August 14, 2025
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Rheinmetall Secures $292M Deal to Support Czech Armored Vehicles

The Czech Republic has entered into a seven-year deal with Rheinmetall to maintain and support its fleet of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and two Bergepanzer 3 Büffel...

August 12, 2025
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First Domestically Built Boxer Armored Vehicle Delivered to British Army

The British Army has officially received its first 8×8 Boxer armored vehicle built entirely in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in domestic defense manufacturing. The vehicle, revealed...

August 12, 2025
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KNDS Showcases Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank Featuring Remote Turret and Enhanced Firepower

KNDS has unveiled the second prototype of its advanced Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank during trials in Germany, according to video footage released on the Militär- und Landtechnik...

August 12, 2025
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Mack Defense to Supply 450 Additional M917A3 Dump Trucks to US Army

Mack Defense has been awarded a contract to build up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs) for the US Army, a deal valued at up to $221.8 million....

August 11, 2025
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US Clears Potential Sale of 60 JLTVs to Canada

The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Canada involving Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) worth an estimated $160 million. The package includes up to...

August 6, 2025
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Kongsberg Selected to Equip USMC ACV-30 Vehicles with Remote Turrets

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has secured a $118 million contract to supply remote weapon turrets for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle 30 (ACV-30) program. This deal formalizes...