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January 6, 2025
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US Army Awards Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon Development to BAE Systems

BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Army to create a prototype for the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), a cutting-edge platform intended to launch hypersonic munitions. The contract,...

January 6, 2025
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Rheinmetall Delivers KF41 Lynx Prototype to Support Italian Army Trials

As part of Italy’s initiative to modernize its armored forces, Rheinmetall has supplied a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Italian Army for preliminary evaluations prior to an...

January 6, 2025
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Volvo Delivers All-Terrain Military Trucks to Estonian Armed Forces

The Estonian Defense Forces have acquired a fleet of Volvo 4×4 and 6×6 military trucks under a modernization contract signed in 2023. Equipped with Volvo’s 44R and 66R systems,...

January 3, 2025
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RTX Secures $946 Million Agreement to Supply Romania with More Patriot Air Defense Systems

To strengthen its air defense network, Romania has placed a third order for Patriot missile systems, with RTX securing a $946 million contract to fulfill the request. The new...

January 2, 2025
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Iveco Secures Contract to Deliver Over 1,400 Next-Generation Logistics Vehicles to Italy’s Military

In a move to strengthen its aerial surveillance capabilities, China has introduced the KJ-3000, a next-generation AEW&C aircraft. Developed using the homegrown Y-20 transport aircraft as its base, the...

December 27, 2024
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US Army Orders Additional Beowulf All-Terrain Vehicles from BAE Systems

The U.S. Army has granted BAE Systems $68 million in contracts to produce 44 more Beowulf Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATVs). This acquisition is part of a long-term, seven-year...

December 26, 2024
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$583M Purchase: Slovakia Procures Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System

In a substantial move to boost its defense capabilities, Slovakia has authorized a €560 million ($583 million) purchase of the Israeli Barak MX air defense system. The deal is...

December 23, 2024
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Inside the M1A2 SEP Program: Transforming the Abrams into a Digital Battlefield Powerhouse

An $18.9 million contract modification has been awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems for technical support services related to the Abrams system. The project will take place in Sterling...

December 20, 2024
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Lithuania Buys LEOPARD 2 A8 Tanks from KNDS

The Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency has finalized a contract with KNDS Deutschland for the delivery of 44 LEOPARD 2 A8 tanks to the Lithuanian Army. Marking a historic milestone,...

December 20, 2024
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Leopard 2A8 MBTs Headed to Lithuania Following New Defense Order

The Lithuanian Defence Materiel Agency, part of the Ministry of National Defence, has signed a EUR 950 million contract with Germany’s BAAINBw to purchase 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle...