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July 8, 2025
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Spanish Army Boosts Force Projection with 34 New Amphibious Armored Vehicles

The Spanish Navy is set to acquire 34 new Amphibious Combat Vehicles (VACIM) to replace its aging AAV-7 fleet, enhancing the Marine Corps’ protected force projection capabilities. This procurement...

July 7, 2025
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Nigeria Launches Its First Vehicles Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

Nigeria has unveiled its first fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered vehicles for military use, according to local reports. The fleet includes 20 buses, 50 pickup trucks, and 14...

July 4, 2025
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US Army Commits Funding to Next-Generation Vehicle Protection Systems

The US Army is allocating $107.8 million to develop and deploy advanced protection systems for its tracked vehicles, aiming to enhance fleet survivability with next-generation technologies. The initiative is...

July 1, 2025
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Rafael Secures $2.23 Billion V/SHORAD Defense Contract With Romania

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems of Israel has secured a €1.9 billion ($2.23 billion) contract to supply Romania’s Very Short and Short Range Air Defense (V/SHORAD) systems. The Romanian Ministry...

June 30, 2025
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German Medium Forces to Field Boxer Vehicles Equipped With 30mm Remote Turrets

Germany has announced plans to procure Boxer armored fighting vehicles to strengthen the core capabilities of its newly formed Medium Forces. The acquisition will include the 30-millimeter Remote Control...

June 18, 2025
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BAE Joins Forces with U.S. Army to Upgrade the Combat-Validated M109 Paladin Platform.

In partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), BAE Systems is progressing the M109-52 Self-Propelled Howitzer prototype under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement...

June 16, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Successfully Demonstrates Joint Integrated Fires in U.S. Army Event.

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army conducted a virtual joint integrated fires demonstration during the Balikatan 2025 exercise, connecting advanced and legacy systems for the first time within the...

June 13, 2025
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FMV and Millog Reach Agreement on Sustaining Armoured Military Vehicles

FMV, Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration, has signed an armoured vehicle maintenance contract with Finnish defence services company Millog Oy. This agreement seeks to reinforce Swedish-Finnish collaboration and guarantee ongoing...

June 10, 2025
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Poland-South Korea K2 Tank Deal Enters Final Negotiation Phase

South Korea has revealed that it is in the final phase of discussions to deliver K2 Black Panther tanks to Poland, as per a statement from the country’s defense...

June 10, 2025
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Kia Rolls Out Next-Gen Medium Tactical Vehicle

Kia Corp. has unveiled a modern military truck, enhancing its lineup of tactical transport options for the defense sector. Launched at its Gwangju center, the new Kia Medium Tactical...