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December 19, 2025
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Finland to Build Military Vehicles at Auto Plant

Finnish firms Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have partnered to expand defense vehicle production at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant, supporting Finland’s military modernization. The facility will assemble Sisu’s GT vehicle...

December 19, 2025
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Germany Orders 800+ Patria CAVS Vehicles

Germany has awarded Patria contracts worth over €2 billion for 876 Common Armored Vehicle Systems, with deliveries beginning in 2026. The deal includes technology transfer to German industry, supporting...

December 18, 2025
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Lockheed, 4iG Study HIMARS on Hungarian Trucks

Hungary is moving closer to deploying NATO-standard long-range artillery after Lockheed Martin and 4iG launched talks on integrating HIMARS-compatible launcher systems locally. The launcher loader module offers interoperability with...

December 17, 2025
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Kosovo Orders Cannon-Equipped HUMVEES

Kosovo has signed a contract with AM General to acquire artillery-mounted HUMVEEs equipped with the Hawkeye 105-millimeter soft recoil howitzer, marking a major step in modernizing the country’s land...

December 16, 2025
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Hungary Takes Delivery of 44 Leopard 2A7HU Tanks

KNDS Deutschland has completed delivery of all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks to Hungary, finalizing a major modernization package signed in 2018. The deal also included artillery systems,...

December 15, 2025
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Netherlands Orders Skyranger to Counter Drones

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a high-value contract with Rheinmetall Air Defence to acquire Skyranger short-range air defense systems, reinforcing the Netherlands’ layered protection against aerial threats....

December 12, 2025
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Saab Fire-Control Chosen for BAE’s CV90 Fleet

Saab’s latest CV90-related contract will see the company supply its UTAAS sighting and fire-control system under a SEK 314-million agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds. UTAAS is already widely deployed...

December 12, 2025
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RENK Supplies Vehicle Test Systems to Dutch Army

The Dutch Army has selected RENK Test System to deliver a suite of high-capacity test rigs for vehicle sustainment at its upcoming Technology Center Land. The equipment will support...

December 11, 2025
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Rolls-Royce Gets Major Engine Order for Leopard 2

Rolls-Royce has secured a major order from KNDS to supply over 300 mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines to power Leopard 2 battle tanks serving in several European armies. Beginning...

December 10, 2025
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Peru Secures Korean K2 Tanks, K808 APCs

Peru and South Korea have moved closer to a significant defense procurement collaboration with the signing of a framework agreement for K2 Black Panther tanks and K808 White Tiger...