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August 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Amentum Wins Contract to Back Saudi Arabia’s Local Military Vehicle MRO

State-owned defense group Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has joined forces with Amentum UK and International to strengthen its land systems maintenance, repair, overhaul, and upgrade (MROU) capacity. The...

August 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards $15.5M to Three Firms for ISV Autonomy Upgrades

The US Army has awarded $15.5 million in contracts to three US companies to equip Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISVs) with autonomous capabilities. As part of the Unmanned Systems Autonomy...

August 28, 2025
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R&D

UK Repurposing Old Warrior IFVs into Unmanned Mine-Clearing Platforms

The UK Ministry of Defence is moving to adapt retired Warrior infantry fighting vehicles into optionally crewed mine-clearance systems controlled remotely. Known as Project ATTILA, the effort will begin...

August 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

South Korea to Establish K2 Tank Production Facility in Poland for European Market

According to South Korea’s Hankyoreh News, Hyundai Rotem plans to turn Poland into the European hub for production and maintenance of the K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The...

August 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Vietnam to Receive 20 K9 Howitzers in South Korea’s First Export Deal

Vietnam to Acquire K9 Howitzers in Landmark Deal With South Korea Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has signed a $250-million agreement to supply Vietnam with 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers,...

August 22, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Israel Endorses $1.5B Plan to Expand Ground Combat Fleet Amid Gaza Fighting

Tel Aviv Unveils $1.5B Armored Vehicle Expansion Amid Gaza War Israel’s Ministry of Defense has approved a $1.5 billion initiative to fast-track production of main battle tanks and armored...

August 22, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

French Defense Firm Arquus to Deliver Bastion Vehicles to Ukraine

Ukraine to Receive 50 Bastion Armored Vehicles From France Ukraine is set to receive 50 Bastion armored vehicles from French defense manufacturer Arquus as part of a 61-unit order...

August 20, 2025
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New Product Launches

French Military Repurposes WW2 Cannon as Anti-Drone Weapon

France Unveils Modernized PROTEUS 20mm System for Drone Defense The French Army has rolled out the PROTEUS Standard 1, a new 20mm automatic gun mount developed to address the...

August 20, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Enhances Anti-Tank Capabilities With Spike LR2 Systems

Lithuania Acquires Next-Gen Spike LR2 Missiles for Vilkas Vehicles Under a 6-million-euro ($6.9 million) agreement, the Lithuanian military has taken delivery of Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israel’s Rafael...

August 19, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Czechia Greenlights Acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 Battle Tanks

Prague Greenlights Leopard 2A8 Tank Deal Worth $1.56 Billion The Czech Republic has authorized the acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland, valued at 32.76 billion koruna...