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December 5, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Patria, Valmet Team on Armored Vehicle Production

Finnish companies Patria and Valmet Automotive have formalized cooperation to transfer production technologies and begin manufacturing Patria armored vehicles domestically. Initial builds will start at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki plant in...

December 4, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Adds 94 Patria 6×6 Units Under CAVS

Sweden has ordered 94 more Patria 6×6 armored vehicles under the multinational CAVS program, adding to a previous order of 321 vehicles placed in March 2024. The new package,...

December 3, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Sweden, Finland Buy 300 More Sisu GTP 4×4

Finland and Sweden have placed a joint order for more than 300 additional Sisu GTP 4×4 armored vehicles, increasing their combined fleet to over 600. The $211-million acquisition spans...

December 1, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Five NATO Nations Place Order for 350 Leopard 2A8 Tanks With KNDS

European defense manufacturer KNDS has secured orders for 350 units of the latest Leopard 2 main battle tank version, the Leopard 2A8 — the highest order volume since 1992....

November 28, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Hensoldt lands German deal to supply Luchs 2 sensors

Hensoldt has secured a major multi-year contract from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to equip Germany’s next-generation Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles with advanced sensor and mission systems. The...

November 27, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Awards BAE Systems $390M Contract for Additional Bradley A4 Vehicles

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $390-million contract to supply more Bradley A4 infantry fighting vehicles. The acquisition is intended to replace older variants and bolster vehicle...

November 26, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Spain teams up with Ukraine’s Praktika to manufacture armored vehicles domestically

Praktika, a Ukrainian armored-vehicle manufacturer, has formalized a partnership with Spain’s Tecnove and Escribano Mechanical & Engineering under a new MoU to co-produce armored vehicles in Spain. The program...

November 24, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

Denmark places order for 44 additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems

BAE Systems has secured a Danish order for 44 more CV9035 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles, adding to the 115 CV90s contracted in 2024. The acquisition increases Denmark’s future fleet...

November 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Germany introduces the Leopard 2A8, the country’s first new tank in 30 years

Following three decades without a new model, Germany’s Bundeswehr is rolling out a next-generation main battle tank developed from scratch. The Leopard 2A8 incorporates a redesigned digital core and...

November 24, 2025
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New Product Launches

Germany showcases upgraded Leopard 2A8 and enhanced Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 artillery systems

Germany has officially rolled out its latest Leopard 2A8 main battle tank and Panzerhaubitze 2000 A4 self-propelled howitzer, highlighting a renewed push to strengthen the Bundeswehr as European defense...