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November 21, 2025
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R&D

Elbit Secures $210M Contract for Merkava Tank Upgrade

Elbit Systems has secured a major $210-million contract to modernize Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks, marking one of the most extensive upgrade programs the fleet has seen in recent...

November 18, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and GDLS Pitch Beowulf Solution for Canada’s Arctic Mobility Program

BAE Systems Hägglunds has joined forces with GDLS-Canada to participate in Ottawa’s Domestic Arctic Mobility Enhancement (DAME) initiative. The partnership leverages BAE’s proven all-terrain vehicle design capabilities and GDLS’...

November 16, 2025
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Israeli Forces Allegedly Open Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Israeli soldiers opened fire on its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL, in coordination...

November 14, 2025
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New Product Launches

Thailand Debuts New Armored Vehicle Featuring Long-Range Missile Capability

Chaiseri is advancing Thailand’s military technology with the debut of the Guardian-T 8×8 armored vehicle, a next-generation platform capable of mounting a heavy-caliber gun and long-range missile systems. Unveiled...

November 13, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

German Forces Acquire 48 Boxer Ambulance and Training Units

KNDS Deutschland has received a contract to manufacture 48 Boxer vehicles for the German military. Valued at 352 million euros ($409 million), the order includes 38 armored Boxer ambulances...

November 13, 2025
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Czech-Made Pandurs Replace Russian APCs in Indonesia’s UN Deployment

Indonesia has transitioned from Russian BTR-80A armored personnel carriers to Czech Pandur II 8×8 vehicles for its UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon. The Marine Corps’ 12 BTR-80As returned home...

November 13, 2025
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Three Defense Companies Chosen by Switzerland for New Camouflage Tech

To strengthen battlefield concealment, Switzerland is adopting multispectral camouflage sourced from three European defense firms to protect personnel, assets, and facilities from drone, radar, and infrared surveillance. After thorough...

November 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Haiti Takes Delivery of Its First Batch of Senator MRAP Armored Vehicles

Haiti has taken delivery of its first batch of seven Senator Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, part of a 17-unit acquisition program aimed at strengthening the country’s ground forces....

November 6, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Italy Grants Initial Lynx IFV Contract to Leonardo-Rheinmetall Team

A Leonardo-Rheinmetall partnership has been awarded a contract to supply 21 Lynx KF-41 IFVs to the Italian Army, representing the first procurement under the A2CS (Army Armoured Combat System)...

November 3, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

American Rheinmetall Secures $31M Contract to Maintain Ukraine’s Bradleys

American Rheinmetall has secured a $31-million contract to strengthen frontline repair capabilities for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) used by US and Ukrainian forces. The 18-month program, awarded by...