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January 17, 2025
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Italy Selects German-Made Skynex System for Short-Range Air Defense

Italy has chosen the German-made Skynex air defense system to bolster its aerial defense infrastructure. Rheinmetall, the system’s producer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) contract for a complete...

January 17, 2025
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Solar Group Trials India’s Inaugural Anti-Drone Swarm Defense Technology

India’s Solar Group has conducted successful trials of its kinetic counter-drone swarm technology, developed for the Indian Army. The tests demonstrated the Bhargavastra micro-missile system engaging simulated targets at...

January 9, 2025
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The Italian Army has placed an order for 76 medium armored vehicles to bolster its ground forces.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has signed a deal with the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBMs). The order includes 60 standard combat units...

January 7, 2025
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Russia Takes Delivery of Upgraded T-90M and T-72M Main Battle Tanks

Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has supplied new batches of upgraded T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks to its armed forces to compensate for frontline losses. The latest variants come with over...

January 6, 2025
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Serbia Inks $335 Million Agreement for Israeli Artillery and Drone Systems

Serbia has sealed a $335 million agreement to acquire Israel’s PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 surveillance drones. This strategic procurement aims to boost Serbia’s military strength in...

January 6, 2025
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BAE Systems Chosen by US Army to Develop Next-Gen Multi-Domain Cannon

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract to develop the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a system designed to fire hypersonic rounds. Announced in late 2024, the sole-source...

January 6, 2025
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Rheinmetall Delivers KF41 Lynx Demonstrator to Italian Armed Forces

Rheinmetall has sent a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to Italy for testing, as the country considers modernizing its tracked armored fleet. This move comes as part of Italy’s...

January 6, 2025
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Estonia Acquires Military-Grade 4×4 and 6×6 Trucks From Volvo

As part of a defense modernization initiative launched in 2023, Estonia has received new 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks from Volvo. The delivery includes 44R and 66R models designed...

January 3, 2025
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Raytheon Technologies Secures $946 Million Contract to Supply Romania With Additional Patriot Defense Systems

RTX has been awarded a $946 million contract to supply Romania with additional Patriot missile defense systems, enhancing the nation’s air defense capabilities. This marks Romania’s third procurement of...

January 2, 2025
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Iveco Secures Deal to Deliver 1,400+ Advanced Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Army

Iveco Defence Vehicles has secured a €755 million ($786 million) contract from Italy’s Directorate of Land Armaments to deliver 1,453 next-generation tactical-logistics trucks. As the defense branch of Italy’s...