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October 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Open Ammunition Plant to Strengthen EU Defense Chain

Bulgaria has partnered with German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall in a deal exceeding 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to construct a major production hub for gunpowder and 155-millimeter artillery shells,...

October 28, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Malaysia, South Korea Sign Accord to Develop Defense Technologies

South Korea and Malaysia have inked a bilateral defense cooperation deal designed to strengthen military partnerships and expand weapons development efforts. The framework agreement outlines collaboration across Malaysia’s modernization...

October 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Indonesia Join Forces to Develop Cutting-Edge Ammunition Solutions

PT Pindad, a leading Indonesian defense enterprise, has joined forces with Rheinmetall of Germany to co-develop cutting-edge ammunition systems aimed at enhancing the country’s defense production capabilities. This collaboration...

October 23, 2025
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New Product Launches

Barrett Introduces New 30mm Precision Grenadier Weapon System

Barrett has introduced the next-generation 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a modular, shoulder-fired weapon tailored to meet the US Army’s evolving infantry requirements. The semi-automatic grenade launcher combines a...

October 20, 2025
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New Product Launches

Moog Presents Lightweight Turret for Future Combat Vehicles

Arms manufacturer Moog has unveiled its new turret system, the Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP)—a compact, modular solution designed for lighter vehicles such as the Infantry Squad Vehicle....

October 19, 2025
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New Product Launches

BAE’s M109A7 52-Caliber Howitzer Extends U.S. Army’s Paladin Range

BAE Systems has unveiled the M109A7 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer, which merges the proven M109A7 Paladin tracked chassis with Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 cannon to deliver substantially greater range and firepower....

October 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Leonardo DRS, KNDS Collaborate to Pitch Caesar Howitzer to US Army

Leonardo DRS and European defense group KNDS have entered a strategic teaming agreement to offer a NATO-proven self-propelled howitzer for the US Army’s artillery modernization program. Their proposal centers...

October 16, 2025
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R&D

AM General Revamps Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer With Soft-Recoil Design

AM General has introduced an upgraded version of its Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer System, a lightweight, highly mobile artillery platform designed for the demands of modern combat operations. Unveiled...

October 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Launches Trials of FN’s New 6.5mm Infantry and Irregular Warfare Weapons

FN America has delivered two next-generation 6.5mm prototype weapon systems to the US Department of Defense for testing and evaluation by the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The...

October 9, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, BAE Systems Team Up to Develop 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has entered into an agreement with Rheinmetall to integrate the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon onto the new CV90120 light tank. The CV90120, derived from BAE Systems’...