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April 22, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Program Launched by KNDS-Metlen Alliance

In a major step toward bolstering local defense manufacturing, KNDS France has teamed up with Greece’s Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the “Philoctetes” infantry fighting vehicle. Based on...

Czech Company Selects Israeli System to Enhance Pandur 8×8 Combat Awareness

Axon Vision’s EdgeSA has been chosen by Czech defense firm Retia to enhance the Pandur 8×8 EVO armored vehicle with next-generation situational awareness capabilities. The selection is the result...

Armed Forces in Taiwan Receive New Combat-Ready Medical Response Vehicle

At Feng Chia University in Taichung, Taiwan’s military revealed a newly developed battlefield ambulance aimed at accelerating troop rescue operations and medical intervention during combat. The vehicle’s enhanced rear...

April 21, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Allied Training Begins as US and Philippines Face Common Security Challenges

Philippine and US forces commenced the largest iteration of the “Balikatan” joint exercises, engaging in a high-intensity, full-battle simulation. Spanning three weeks, the drills will involve around 17,000 personnel...

Roke Secures Major $333 Million Deal for UK Missile Defense Innovation

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Chemring subsidiary Roke a major £251 million contract to head missile defense research projects alongside industry collaborators. The long-term agreement supports efforts...

April 18, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Italian-German Team Eyes Philippine Navy Submarine Contract

European defense firms Fincantieri and TKMS have agreed to cooperate on supplying submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy. As part of the deal, Fincantieri will propose the U212 Near...

April 17, 2025
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Chunmoo Guided Weapon Production to Begin in Poland Via Hanwha-WB Collaboration

Polish defense firm WB Electronics and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have entered into a joint venture aimed at producing missiles domestically for the K239 Chunmoo-based Homar-K rocket system. Hanwha...

US Army Reinitiates M777 Production Under $162M Contract With BAE Systems

Under a $162-million U.S. Army contract, BAE Systems will produce major structural components of the M777 lightweight howitzer. The work, which began after an indefinite award in December 2023,...

Lockheed Martin Sources PAC-3 Components From Partner in Poland

Polish defense manufacturer WZL-1 has completed its first delivery of PAC-3 MSE launch tubes to Lockheed Martin. The launch tubes, essential for linking the missile to its launcher, are...

April 17, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Spain to Host Production of Armored Military Vehicles for Ukraine

Tecnove, a Spanish automotive defense contractor, has secured a deal to manufacture armored vehicles for Ukraine’s Practika at its Herencia facility. The collaboration covers the production of Kozak and...