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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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R&D

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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R&D

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...

October 30, 2025
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Financial and Investment Updates

Spain Greenlights $305M Overhaul for 121 Pizarro Infantry Vehicles

The Spanish Council of Ministers has authorized a 261.8-million-euro ($305-million) program to upgrade over 100 Pizarro infantry fighting vehicles in the Spanish Army’s inventory. The modernization effort, which will...

October 29, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

First Domestically Produced Altay Tanks Enter Service in Turkey

In a landmark ceremony held in the Kahramankazan district, Turkey handed over its first locally manufactured BMC Altay main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces. Led by the...

October 28, 2025
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New Product Launches

AAP-Tr Emerges as India’s Next-Gen Tracked Infantry Vehicle

Completing months of work, Tata Advanced Systems unveiled the AAP-Tr — the company’s vision for India’s future infantry combat vehicle. The platform features a V-hull chassis to reduce the...