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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...

August 5, 2025
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Germany Places Large Order for 1,300+ Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has awarded Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) a contract to deliver over 1,300 logistics trucks valued at €770 million ($891 million). The deal includes 963 swap-body trucks—some with...

August 4, 2025
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US Deploys New Spectrum Technology to Detect Enemy Signals, Monitor Soldier Exposure

The US Army is evaluating a new technology aimed at enhancing situational awareness in the electromagnetic domain. Known as the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS), the tool is being...

August 1, 2025
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Indra Establishes New Facility for Military Vehicle Manufacturing in Spain

Indra has acquired a large-scale manufacturing facility in Asturias, northern Spain, to expand its tactical vehicle production for European defense initiatives. The site was purchased from Duro Felguera, and...

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...