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July 31, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

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...

July 28, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Support Czech Republic’s Armored Force Modernization Under Leopard 2A4 Maintenance Deal

Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH has entered into a strategic agreement with the Czech Ministry of Defence to provide full-scale maintenance for the Czech Army’s Leopard 2A4 tanks. Worth CZK 6.16...

July 25, 2025
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UAE’s Calidus Unveils MATV 4×4 With Alheda Missiles for Swift Strike Operations

UAE defense manufacturer Calidus showcased the MATV004, the latest variant of its 4×4 Multirole All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV) series, featuring dual quadruple Alheda missile launchers. Making its debut in Türkiye,...

July 22, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Prague Considers Withholding Funds Amid Setbacks in Caesar Howitzer Supply

Citing repeated contractual breaches, the Czech Republic intends to freeze further payments for 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. In a formal letter, Armaments Director Lubor Koudelka...

July 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

New Turkish ‘Tank’ Uses High-Energy Laser to Fry and Disrupt Drones Mid-Air

The ALKA-KAPLAN, Turkey’s latest hybrid combat vehicle, has been introduced to counter drone threats using high-energy laser technology. Developed collaboratively by FNSS and ROKETSAN, the system integrates the KAPLAN...

July 22, 2025
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New Product Launches

New 55-Caliber Tank Gun Introduced by Leonardo for Italian Armed Forces

Leonardo has revealed its newly developed 120mm L55 tank gun, offering increased range and power thanks to improved muzzle velocity and advanced engineering. The 55-caliber gun, funded entirely by...

July 21, 2025
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IDF to Receive Hundreds of Humvees via $150M AM General Agreement

The Israeli Ministry of Defense has entered into a $150 million (approximately 500 million shekels) agreement with U.S.-based AM General for the procurement of hundreds of HMMWVs and associated...

July 21, 2025
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Griffon MEPAC Mortar Carrier Debuts at Paris Parade, Boosting French Artillery Mobility

France’s military has introduced a new self-propelled mortar system based on the Griffon 6×6 armored vehicle, designated the Griffon MEPAC (Mortier Embarqué Pour l’Appui au Contact). The unveiling comes...

July 21, 2025
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Italian Army Takes Delivery of Maiden Ariete C2 Tank After Modernization

The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank from the Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium at a formal event held at the Cecchignola military base...