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February 3, 2025
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First Shipment of Caesar Howitzers Arrives in Estonia

Estonia’s Defense Forces have received the initial batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers following a contract signed in summer 2024. The agreement, involving 12 Caesar MK1 units, was concluded...

February 3, 2025
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Patria to Develop New Mortar Carrier for Germany Using CAVS Architecture

A €50 million ($51 million) research and development deal has been signed between Germany and Patria to advance the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and its mortar...

January 23, 2025
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UK Rolls Out Its First Locally Built Boxer Armored Combat Vehicle

At the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough, the UK unveiled its “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle. Manufactured completely on British soil, about 75 percent of its parts...

January 23, 2025
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US-Produced HIMARS Rocket Launchers Delivered to Estonian Armed Forces

At Lockheed Martin’s Arkansas headquarters, Estonia formally received six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) as part of a $200-million agreement signed in December 2022. The contract between the...

January 21, 2025
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First Batch of M1A2 Abrams Tanks Delivered to Poland by US

The United States has delivered the initial shipment of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland as part of a 2022 arms deal. The 28 tanks, which landed in...

January 17, 2025
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Skynex Chosen by Italy as Next-Gen Short-Range Air Defense Platform

To boost its air defense capabilities, Italy has selected the German-made Skynex system, placing a €73 million ($75 million) order for one unit, Rheinmetall announced. This initial system will...

January 17, 2025
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India’s First Counter-Drone Swarm System Tested by Solar Group

Solar Group of India has tested a kinetic counter-drone swarm system under development for the Indian Army. The Bhargavastra micro-missile system demonstrated its capability by neutralizing virtual targets at...

January 9, 2025
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76 Medium Armored Vehicles Ordered by Italian Army to Boost Ground Capabilities

The Italian Ministry of Defense has contracted the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) to deliver 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) for the army’s Second Medium Brigade. This procurement comprises...

January 7, 2025
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Latest T-90M and T-72M Tanks with Extensive Upgrades Delivered to Russian Forces

Amid increasing battlefield attrition, Russia’s Uralvagonzavod has supplied the Army with upgraded T-90M and T-72B3M main battle tanks. The latest variants reportedly include over 100 improvements, such as anti-drone...

January 6, 2025
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$335M Defense Deal: Serbia Acquires Israeli PULS Rocket System and Hermes Drones

In a move to bolster its defense capabilities amid a regional arms competition with Croatia, Serbia has finalized a $335 million agreement for Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and...