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October 15, 2025
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New Product Launches

V2X Unveils Tempest ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ System Designed to Avoid Detection Post-Fire

Virginia-based defense firm V2X has introduced a new generation of mission-ready solutions for the US Army, featuring the Tempest, a mobile fires platform engineered for rapid strikes and stealthy...

October 10, 2025
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Mergers & JV

GDLS-UK and Ricardo Join Forces to Develop Light Mobility Vehicles for British Army

General Dynamics Land Systems–UK and Ricardo have announced a joint initiative to produce lightweight, Light Mobility Vehicles for the British Army as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP)....

October 7, 2025
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India’s ‘Rudra Brigade’ Marks Move Toward Unified, Technology-Enabled Warfare

Marking a major step toward modern, tech-enabled warfare, the Indian Army has introduced the Rudra Brigade — a unified combat formation optimized for swift, precise, and flexible operations. The...

October 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

U.S. Army procures autonomous Oshkosh PLS A2 trucks to safeguard frontline supply routes

An $89 million order from ACC–Detroit Arsenal will deliver new PLS A2 trucks, associated kits, and installation work as part of the Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV) V...

October 3, 2025
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Romania Moves Forward With Acquisition of 216 Abrams Tanks

The Romanian Defense Ministry has submitted a request to Parliament to advance the next stage of its tank procurement program, designed to modernize the army’s armored capabilities and meet...

October 2, 2025
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Australia to Receive $705M U.S. HIMARS Package

A potential $705-million sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Australia has received approval from the US State Department. The proposed package includes 48 HIMARS launchers,...

October 1, 2025
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Northrop to Build Volcano Mine Launchers for U.S. Army Vehicles

Northrop Grumman has received an $18.8-million contract from the US Army to produce M136 Volcano vehicle-launched anti-tank scatterable ammunition canisters. The program, financed through FY 2024 Building Partner Capacity...

October 1, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE, Forterra to Develop Self-Driving AMPV for U.S. Army

BAE Systems and Forterra have joined forces to develop an autonomous version of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for the US Army, with field testing targeted for 2026. The...

September 26, 2025
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Polish Bumech to Manufacture South African OTT Armored Vehicles Domestically

Polish firm Bumech has entered into a cooperation agreement with South Africa’s OTT Technologies to establish local production of OTT armored vehicles in Poland. This agreement marks Bumech’s strategic...

September 22, 2025
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Norway increases artillery inventory with additional Hanwha K9 howitzers from South Korea

The Norwegian government has placed a new order for 24 K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, marking its third agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace. With this contract, Norway’s artillery fleet...