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October 15, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

GDLS and Parry Labs Join Forces to Advance Digital Integration in US Combat Platforms

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Parry Labs have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation across US Army combat platforms. The collaboration will combine GDLS’s deep experience...

October 15, 2025
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
New Product Launches

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...