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April 17, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine’s Armored Vehicles to Be Assembled at New Spanish Facility

Spanish manufacturer Tecnove has signed a contract to produce Kozak and Djura armored vehicles for Ukraine-based defense firm Practika. Production will take place at Tecnove’s facility in Herencia, Spain,...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Selects Teledyne FLIR for Stryker-Borne Anti-Hazard Sensor Prototypes

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $74.2-million contract from the US Army to supply multi-sensor detection testbeds for the M1135 Stryker NBCRVs. The agreement expands on a 2024 award...

April 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary Selects Patria NEMO Mortars for Integration on Lynx IFVs

Patria has secured a contract to supply its NEMO mortar systems for integration into Hungary’s Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, enhancing the nation’s mobile firepower capabilities.

April 8, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Procures Thales Ground Master 200 Radar for Multi-Mission Defense

Sweden has finalized a deal with Thales to acquire the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radar system. Valued at 1 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $93 million), the...

April 3, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Polaris Debuts Cutting-Edge Military Snowmobiles for Arctic Missions

Polaris Government and Defense has revealed two advanced snowmobiles for extreme cold-weather military use. The 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155, powered by an 850 Patriot engine, boasts a 25%...

April 2, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Latvia Enhances Air Defense With Saab’s RBS 70 NG Missile System

Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has placed an order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defense system under a broader framework agreement. The $209 million (2.1 billion...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Ukraine Deploys New R-73 Missile-Equipped Air Defense System on Humvee Platform

Ukraine has unveiled a mobile air defense platform based on the chassis of the U.S.-supplied Humvee. Stripped down to retain only the core vehicle frame, the revamped system emphasizes...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Daimler and ARX Robotics Team Up to Embed AI in Combat Vehicles

Daimler Truck and ARX Robotics have entered into a strategic alliance to integrate artificial intelligence into military ground vehicles. The initiative targets Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks—such as the Unimog...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Exail Chosen by Czech Republic to Upgrade Military Vehicle Navigation

The Czech Republic has selected Exail to equip its artillery command and reconnaissance vehicles with Advans Series Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), delivering high-precision navigation and dependable performance in the...

April 1, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Signs $2 Billion Air Defense Agreement With the United States

Poland has finalized a nearly $2 billion agreement with the United States to bolster its air defense capabilities, reinforcing its strategic position on NATO’s eastern front amid continued conflict...