Italy lists potential €5.14 billion contract for new main battle tanks, raising prospect of the KF51 Panther’s first production order
Italy has disclosed an estimated €5.14 billion value for a prospective contract covering new main battle tanks and related vehicles, bringing a potential order for the KF51 Panther closer into view.
U.S. Army reverses plan to end Stryker DVH A1 purchases with 20-vehicle order as service reshapes forces for Pacific operations
General Dynamics Land Systems has secured a $49.3 million U.S. Army contract modification for 20 additional Stryker Double V-Hull A1 vehicles.
Lockheed Martin says twin Javelin launcher reaches first integration milestone on Kongsberg MCT turret after Norway demonstration
Lockheed Martin said on September 22 that a twin launcher for FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles had completed a successful demonstration on Kongsberg’s Medium Caliber Turret in Norway.
KNDS delivers first R3-standard Jaguar armoured vehicles to French Army, adding full combat capability under SCORPION programme
KNDS France has begun delivering R3-standard EBRC Jaguar armoured vehicles to the French Army, with close to 25 vehicles delivered or upgraded by 18 September 2026.
BAE Systems secures UK artillery support agreement to sustain British Army’s 105mm Light Gun and restore domestic barrel production
BAE Systems has secured a four-year agreement to supply components for UK artillery and armoured vehicle weapon systems.
Deutz and Hypercraft target global unmanned ground vehicle market with new strategic partnership and European production plans
Deutz and US tactical mobility specialist Hypercraft have agreed to deepen their cooperation on unmanned ground vehicles and mobile drive systems through a new strategic partnership
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment secures U.S. qualification pathway for SPIKE SR precision missile for dismounted combat forces
Rafael Systems Global Sustainment has secured an agreement to qualify the SPIKE SR shoulder-launched precision missile for U.S. military requirements.
Babcock secures UK defence role for Nomad AI signal intelligence platform supporting frontline ISR operations
Babcock has delivered its AI-powered Nomad signal intelligence platform to the UK Ministry of Defence to meet an urgent operational requirement for the Armed Forces
Bittium and Safran target French defence market with tactical communications partnership covering air defence and counter drone networks
Bittium Wireless and Safran Electronics & Defense have signed a two-year memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on advanced tactical communications for the French Ministry of Defence and French Armed Forces
Advanced Navigation secures $18.5 million Kongsberg order for Boreas systems on Polish Protector counter drone platforms
Advanced Navigation has secured an $18.5 million supply agreement with KONGSBERG to provide inertial navigation systems for its PROTECTOR counter-uncrewed aerial system platforms
American Rheinmetall says next Lynx XM30 prototype delivered to U.S. Army for soldier evaluation and program risk reduction
American Rheinmetall has delivered its next Lynx XM30 prototype to the U.S. Army, moving the vehicle into direct testing by soldiers.
BAE Systems says new AMPV 30 vehicles give U.S. Army greater firepower, connectivity and counter-drone capability
BAE Systems has delivered two 30mm Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes to a U.S. Army Transformation in Contact 2.0 unit for operational evaluation.

