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August 12, 2025
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KNDS Showcases Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 Tank Featuring Remote Turret and Enhanced Firepower

In Germany, KNDS has presented the second prototype of its modernized Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank, as captured in video by the Militär- und Landtechnik Klaus Schröder YouTube...

August 12, 2025
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US Army Orders Additional 450 M917A3 Dump Trucks From Mack Defense

The US Army has awarded Mack Defense a contract worth up to $221.8 million to build as many as 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). The new vehicles will...

August 11, 2025
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US Clears Possible $160M JLTV Deal With Canada

The US State Department has authorized a possible $160 million sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) to Canada. Under the request, Ottawa seeks up to 60 JLTVs, nine...

August 6, 2025
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US Marines to Receive ACV-30 Remote Turrets Under New Kongsberg Deal

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has been awarded a $118 million contract to provide remote weapon turrets for the ACV-30 amphibious vehicles of the U.S. Marine Corps. This deal confirms...

August 5, 2025
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Germany Procures More Than 1,300 Rheinmetall Military Logistics Vehicles

Germany Orders 1,300+ Military Logistics Vehicles From Rheinmetall Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has secured a contract to deliver more than 1,300 military logistics vehicles to the German Armed...

August 4, 2025
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Advanced Spectrum Tech Enables US Forces to Detect Threats and Monitor Signal Vulnerabilities

A new tool under evaluation by the US Army aims to improve troops’ awareness of electromagnetic activity by detecting and analyzing signals across the spectrum—giving them better visibility of...

August 1, 2025
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New Industrial Site to Support Indra’s European Defense Vehicle Manufacturing

Indra has officially taken over a large-scale manufacturing plant in northern Spain to expand its ground vehicle production in support of European defense projects. The facility, located in Gijón,...

July 31, 2025
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U.S. Army Expands Humvee Fleet With Fresh Procurement From AM General

AM General has been awarded a $126.5 million contract to supply additional M1165A1B3 Humvees to the U.S. Army, expanding the total value of the existing agreement to $3 billion....

July 31, 2025
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Leonardo Confirms $1.95B Deal to Purchase Iveco Defense

Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo announced plans to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles, a manufacturer of military and civilian armored platforms, for €1.7 billion ($1.95 billion). The transaction is...

July 29, 2025
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Taiwan Takes Delivery of Second Batch of American Abrams Tanks

Taiwan has taken delivery of its second shipment of 42 US-made M1A2T Abrams tanks, further advancing its armored capabilities amid regional tensions. The tanks were transported from the Port...