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February 7, 2025
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Germany receives Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 prototype for testing.

Rheinmetall has handed over the first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defense vehicle equipped with a cannon to the Bundeswehr. This initial unit serves as a verification model and will...

February 6, 2025
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Pentagon selects Oshkosh for multi-platform U.S. Army truck supply.

The US Department of Defense has granted Oshkosh Defense several contracts to supply a range of military trucks to the US Army. Valued at around $214.8 million, these agreements...

February 3, 2025
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Estonia takes delivery of its first batch of six Caesar self-propelled howitzers.

The Estonian Defense Forces have taken delivery of the first six Caesar self-propelled howitzers. The contract for 12 Caesar MK1 units was signed in summer 2024 between Estonia’s and...

February 3, 2025
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Germany commissions Patria to develop a mortar carrier based on the CAVS platform.

Germany and Patria have entered into a research and development agreement valued at €50 million ($51 million) to develop the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) NEMO mortar and the...

January 23, 2025
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UK debuts first locally produced Boxer armored fighting vehicle.

The UK has showcased the “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough. Approximately 75 percent of the vehicle’s components are sourced domestically,...

January 23, 2025
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Estonia receives delivery of U.S.-built HIMARS rocket artillery systems.

Estonia has officially taken delivery of six new High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from US defense contractor Lockheed Martin at the company’s headquarters in Arkansas. This milestone follows...

January 21, 2025
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Poland takes delivery of its first M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the U.S.

Poland has received its first batch of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the United States under a 2022 foreign military sales agreement. A total of 28 tanks arrived...

January 17, 2025
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Italy selects Germany’s Skynex system for short-range air defense requirements.

Italy has formally chosen Germany’s Skynex air defense system to strengthen its national airspace security. Rheinmetall, the manufacturer, confirmed a €73 million ($75 million) order for a single Skynex...

January 17, 2025
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Solar Group successfully tests India’s first anti-drone swarm system.

India’s Solar Group has conducted tests of a kinetic counter-drone swarm system designed for the Indian Army. During the trial, the Bhargavastra micro-missile system successfully neutralized simulated targets at...

January 9, 2025
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Italian Army orders 76 medium armored combat vehicles.

Italy’s Ministry of Defense has awarded the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) a contract to supply 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles (VBM) to the army. The deal includes 60 combat...