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November 18, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Indonesia Phases Out Russian APCs, Sends Czech Pandurs for UN Duty in Lebanon

Indonesia has replaced its aging Russian-built BTR-80A armored personnel carriers with Czech-made Pandur II 8×8 vehicles for its UN peacekeeping contingent in Lebanon. The Indonesian Marine Corps’ fleet of...

November 13, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Switzerland Selects Trio of Defense Firms for Multispectral Camouflage

Switzerland is enhancing its military concealment with multispectral camouflage, selecting three European defense companies to shield troops, vehicles, and infrastructure from drones, radar, and infrared detection. Following extensive trials,...

November 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

First Senator MRAP Vehicles Officially Delivered to Haiti

The Haitian armed forces have received seven Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, marking the first shipment under a 17-vehicle order intended to boost national security and mobility. The...

November 6, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV Secures Italy’s First Next-Gen Lynx IFV Deal

The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture has secured a contract to deliver 21 Lynx KF-41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the Italian Army, marking the first delivery order under the Army...

November 3, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Rheinmetall US Lands $31M Maintenance Contract for Ukrainian Bradley Fleet

American Rheinmetall has been granted a $31-million, 18-month contract by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences to develop next-generation repair solutions for battle-damaged Bradley IFVs deployed by US and...

October 30, 2025
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Spain Allocates $305M to Modernize 121 Pizarro IFVs

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved the modernization of more than 100 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) in service with the Spanish Army. Valued at 261.8 million euros ($305...