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Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Delays in Caesar Howitzer Delivery

The Czech Republic is preparing to suspend advance payments for 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing ongoing failures by the company to meet contractual obligations. In...

July 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Romania Set to Acquire Turkish Warship to Safeguard Black Sea Gas Operations

Romania is set to acquire a nearly-new Turkish warship to enhance security for a vital gas development project in the Black Sea. The vessel in question, the TCG Akhisar—a...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

New AI-Enabled Drone Navigates GPS-Limited Spaces with High‑Speed Obstacle Avoidance

US-based Cleo Robotics has introduced the Dronut DD1, an innovative compact aerial robot designed for flight in environments where GPS and conventional drones are ineffective. Unlike traditional drones with...

British Army Unveils Digital Targeting Web with AI-Powered “Spear” System

The British Army has introduced a cutting-edge AI-powered system designed to assist soldiers in identifying and engaging enemy targets from extended distances. Known as “Asgard,” the new technology leverages...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Italy Welcomes First Upgraded Ariete C2 Main Battle Tank

The Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium has officially delivered the first modernized Ariete C2 main battle tank to the Italian Army during a handover ceremony at the Cecchignola military complex...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

French Army Showcases New Griffon-Based 120 mm Mortar Carrier in Paris

The French Army has unveiled a self-propelled mortar variant of its Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle — known as the Griffon MEPAC (On-Board Mortar for Contact Support) — just...

Anduril Wins Nearly $100 Million U.S. Army Contract for Advanced C2 Prototype

The U.S. Army has awarded Anduril a $99.6 million contract to develop and deliver a next-generation command and control (NGC2) prototype as the lead of a multi-company collaboration. Known...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Israel Signs $150M Deal with AM General for New Humvee Fleet

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has finalized a deal with U.S. manufacturer AM General for the supply of several hundred High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs or Humvees), along with...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

NATO Selects Iveco for Demonstration of Integrated Air‑Ground Robotic Teaming

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded a contract to Iveco Defence Vehicles to carry out concept development and testing for robotic and autonomous systems (RAS). As part...

Israel Accelerates Arrow Missile Production After Iran Conflict

Israel has commissioned Israel Aerospace Industries to manufacture more Arrow missile interceptors, integral to the country’s layered air defense framework. Jointly developed with the US Missile Defense Agency, the...