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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...

September 22, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

September 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Norway strengthens Arctic defenses with purchase of 24 K9 VIDAR howitzers from South Korea

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has awarded Hanwha Aerospace a third contract to supply 24 additional K9 VIDAR self-propelled howitzers, expanding Norway’s fleet to 52 units. Deliveries will...

September 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Hands Over Initial BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicles to Sweden, Germany & UK

BAE Systems has delivered the first three BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles to the armed forces of Sweden, Germany, and the UK under a multinational procurement program. A total of...

September 17, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Turkey Showcases KORKUT 100/25 SB with Smart Airburst Drone-Defense Rounds

ASELSAN, Turkey’s leading defense firm, has launched the KORKUT 100/25 SB, a mobile C-UAV platform capable of engaging targets from small drones to loitering munitions. Drawing on the legacy...

September 15, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Patria Debuts TRACKX All-Terrain Vehicle for Extreme Environments

Patria, Finland’s leading defense firm, has launched the TRACKX all-terrain vehicle, designed to deliver superior mobility in the toughest battlefield conditions. The tracked vehicle is capable of operating across...