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December 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Paraguay Prepares First-Ever Deployment of Brazilian M108 105mm SP Howitzers

Nacional AM has reported that the Paraguayan Army is set to introduce 105 mm self-propelled artillery for the first time, following a planned equipment transfer from Brazil announced by...

December 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Takes Delivery of Additional LOCUST Laser Systems from AeroVironment

AeroVironment (AV) has delivered two more LOCUST laser weapon systems to the US Army under the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) program. The AMP-HEL initiative, awarded to AV...

December 18, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Ukraine and Germany Partner to Produce Bohdana Howitzers on Mercedes Platforms

Ukraine has entered into a partnership with Germany to manufacture Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems mounted on Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks. According to Ukraine’s defense minister, the program carries...

December 18, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Washington Clears $11B Defense Sales Package for Taiwan

The United States has approved an arms package worth approximately $11 billion for Taiwan, Taipei announced on Thursday, marking one of the largest weapons sales to the island and...

December 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

EOS Wins $80M Korea Laser Weapon Deal

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed a binding conditional agreement valued at $80 million to manufacture and supply its 100-kilowatt high-energy laser weapon system to a...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Croatia expands artillery strength with the purchase of 18 Caesar MkII howitzers from France

The Croatian government has finalized an agreement to acquire 18 Caesar MkII self-propelled howitzers from France. The deal for the 18 Caesar 155mm artillery systems — along with related...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Germany boosts its 120mm tank ammunition stocks through a new Rheinmetall order

Germany has strengthened its land forces yet again by placing another major order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition under an ongoing framework agreement. The new request adds several...

December 11, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems secures a $1.7B U.S. Navy award for continued APKWS manufacturing

BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year contract by the US Navy to continue producing its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kits for American and allied forces....

December 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Switzerland Selects SIG Sauer P320 as Its New Service Pistol

Switzerland has chosen the SIG Sauer P320 as the new standard sidearm for its armed forces, replacing the long-serving SIG P220, or Pistol 75, which has been in use...

December 10, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Kongsberg Secures Contract to Equip Swedish CV90s With Protector RS4 Remote Turrets

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the Swedish Army’s CV90 fleet. The deal, worth...