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October 29, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Joint Bulgaria–Rheinmetall Facility to Enhance EU Munitions Production

Rheinmetall and Bulgaria have signed a 1-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) agreement to establish a new ammunition production facility that will supply 155-millimeter shells and gunpowder, reinforcing Europe’s defense manufacturing capacity...

October 28, 2025
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South Korea and Malaysia Agree on Joint Weapons Development

In a step to deepen strategic ties, South Korea and Malaysia have entered a defense cooperation agreement covering joint development and modernization projects. The accord introduces a government-to-government framework...

October 24, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Indonesia Enters Collaboration with Rheinmetall on Advanced Munitions Technology

Indonesia’s PT Pindad has signed an agreement with Germany’s Rheinmetall to advance ammunition technology development, underscoring Indonesia’s commitment to strengthening its defense industrial base. The partnership is part of...

October 23, 2025
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New Product Launches

Barrett Reveals Next-Generation 30mm Precision Grenadier Platform

Barrett Firearms has unveiled its new 30mm Precision Grenadier System (PGS) — a next-generation shoulder-fired weapon engineered to enhance US Army infantry lethality and counter emerging threats. The semi-automatic...

October 20, 2025
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New Product Launches

Moog Introduces Lightweight Turret for Modern Combat Platforms

Moog has introduced its Lightweight Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (LW RIwP), a modular turret system built for lighter combat vehicles, including the Infantry Squad Vehicle. Capable of mounting a 30mm...

October 19, 2025
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New Product Launches

BAE’s Upgraded M109A7 Howitzer Expands U.S. Army’s Long-Range Strike Power

BAE Systems has introduced its M109A7 52-caliber prototype, integrating Rheinmetall’s 155mm L52 gun with the U.S. Army’s trusted M109A7 Paladin chassis to expand range and rate of fire. Developed...

October 16, 2025
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Mergers & JV

Leonardo DRS and KNDS Partner to Offer Caesar Self-Propelled Howitzer to US Army

Leonardo DRS and KNDS have formalized a strategic partnership to jointly propose a combat-proven, self-propelled howitzer to meet the US Army’s next-generation artillery needs. At the heart of the...

October 16, 2025
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R&D

AM General Introduces Next-Gen Hawkeye 105mm Howitzer Featuring Soft Recoil Technology

At AUSA 2025, AM General showcased the next-generation Hawkeye 105mm Mobile Howitzer, a lighter, faster, and more responsive artillery system optimized for expeditionary warfare. The redesigned model features a...

October 10, 2025
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Procurement & Contracts

FN’s New 6.5mm Rifles Set for US Testing in Infantry and Irregular Warfare Applications

FN America has supplied the US Department of Defense with two prototype 6.5mm weapon systems for live evaluation under the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD). The delivery includes...

October 9, 2025
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Mergers & JV

BAE Systems and Rheinmetall Collaborate on 120mm Gun for CV90120 Light Tank

BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed a partnership with Rheinmetall to equip the new CV90120 light tank with the L44A1 120mm low-recoil gun. A next-generation variant of the proven CV90...