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November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Ukrainian firm Praktika partners with Spanish companies to build armored vehicles locally in Spain

Ukrainian armored vehicle producer Praktika has signed an MoU with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering to launch joint armored-vehicle manufacturing in Spain. The collaboration covers multi-purpose armored...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems to deliver 44 extra CV90 IFVs under new Danish procurement

Denmark has ordered 44 additional CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems, expanding its 2024 purchase of 115 CV90s. With this latest procurement, the Royal Danish Army’s fleet...

November 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Leopard 2A8 unveiled as Germany’s latest battle tank in three decades

After a 30-year wait, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a new-generation main battle tank that officials say has been designed entirely from the ground up. The Leopard 2A8 features...

November 24, 2025
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New Leopard 2A8 and PzH 2000 A4 upgrades officially revealed by Germany

Germany has introduced its newest main battle tank and self-propelled artillery system, marking a major step in accelerating military modernization amid escalating security concerns in Europe. The Leopard 2A8...

November 21, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

India Becomes First Asian Buyer of BvS10 Sindhu

The Indian Army has finalized the BvS10 AATV from BAE Systems Hägglunds as its next-generation all-terrain tracked vehicle, marking India as the first country in Asia to induct the...

November 21, 2025
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R&D

Merkava Tanks Set for $210M Upgrade Under Elbit Deal

Elbit Systems has been awarded a substantial $210-million modernization contract to upgrade Israel’s Merkava battle tank fleet, representing one of the most significant overhauls undertaken in years. Over the...

November 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and GDLS Propose Beowulf Vehicle for Canada’s Arctic Mobility Needs

BAE Systems Hägglunds and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS)-Canada have formed a partnership to compete in Ottawa’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) program. The collaboration brings together BAE’s expertise...

November 16, 2025
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R&D

UN Peacekeepers Report Incoming Fire from Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported Sunday that Israeli forces fired on its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL, working...

November 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

Thailand Unveils New Armored Vehicle Equipped With Long-Range Missiles

Chaiseri is elevating Thailand’s defense capabilities with the introduction of the Guardian-T 8×8 armored vehicle, engineered to carry a heavy-caliber cannon and long-range missile systems. Revealed at the 2025...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany Procures 48 Boxer Ambulance and Training Variants

KNDS Deutschland has been tasked with manufacturing 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces. Under the 352-million-euro ($409 million) agreement, the company will deliver 38 heavily protected Boxer...