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August 14, 2025
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$292M Czech Armored Vehicle Support by Rheinmetall

The Czech Republic has signed a €250M deal with Rheinmetall to keep its Leopard 2 tanks and recovery vehicles running for the next 7 years. The agreement includes parts,...

August 12, 2025
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British Army Gets First UK Boxer Vehicle

London has marked a major defense manufacturing milestone with the British Army’s delivery of its first home-built Boxer armored personnel carrier. Assembled at Telford by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land,...

August 12, 2025
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Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Debuts With Remote Turret

KNDS has unveiled PT02, its second Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 prototype, during a demonstration in Germany. The vehicle maintains substantial size—nearly 8 m long, over 3.7 m wide—and can handle...

August 12, 2025
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Mack Defense Supplying 450 More Dump Trucks

The US Army has commissioned Mack Defense to deliver up to 450 M917A3 dump trucks under a $221.8M deal. Built in Pennsylvania, the vehicles will bolster engineering, infrastructure, and...

August 11, 2025
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Canada approved for US JLTVs

Ottawa has secured US authorization for the acquisition of up to 60 JLTVs and nine cargo trailers in a deal worth $160 million. The package features advanced communications gear,...

August 6, 2025
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Kongsberg Selected to Provide Remote Turrets for US Marine ACV-30 Fleet

The KF-21 Boramae, launched by South Korea in 2011, seeks to modernize its air force by replacing F-4 and F-5 jets by 2026. The aircraft is 17 meters long,...

August 5, 2025
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German Army Expands Fleet With 1,300+ New Rheinmetall Tactical Trucks

Germany has ordered over 1,300 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall MAN in a $891 million deal. The order includes swap-body and unprotected trucks, supporting logistics by 2025. It is part...

August 4, 2025
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Advanced Spectrum Tech Aids US Forces in Tracking Signals and Self-Exposure

The Army’s new S2AS tool gives troops better insight into the electromagnetic environment by tracking signal emissions and identifying interference. It pinpoints potential threats from various sources and enhances...

August 1, 2025
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New Indra site to support European and Spanish defense vehicle manufacturing

Spain’s Indra will operate a new advanced manufacturing hub to support European military vehicle systems. The complex will enhance integration of digital and AI-driven systems in ground platforms.

July 31, 2025
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The U.S. Army places additional Humvee order with AM General to strengthen its tactical vehicle fleet.

The U.S. Army awarded AM General a $126.5 million contract for additional M1165A1B3 Humvees, expanding a previously signed deal that now exceeds $3 billion. While the precise quantity remains...