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December 5, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Patria, Valmet Launch Armored Vehicle Partnership

Patria and Valmet Automotive have entered a partnership to support technology transfer and the initial production of Patria armored vehicles in Finland. The first units will be assembled at...

December 4, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders 94 More Patria 6×6 Vehicles

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has expanded its participation in the CAVS program with an order for 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles, raising the total Swedish fleet to...

December 3, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Nordic Duo Order 300 Extra Sisu GTP Vehicles

Sweden and Finland have jointly ordered over 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored off-road vehicles, raising total orders above 600 units. Valued at around 2 billion SEK ($211 million),...

December 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Wins Contract for 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks From Five NATO Members

European defence group KNDS has reportedly booked 350 orders for the newly developed Leopard 2A8 main battle tank — the largest volume for any Leopard 2 variant since 1992....

November 28, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany awards Hensoldt contract for Luchs 2 sensors

Hensoldt has been awarded a major high-value contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply comprehensive sensor packages for Germany’s new Luchs 2 armored reconnaissance vehicles. The...

November 27, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems to Deliver Additional Bradley A4s Under $390M US Army Contract

BAE Systems has secured a $390-million contract to build additional Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles for the US Army. The new units will replace older Bradley models currently in...

November 26, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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...