Rheinmetall Expal Munitions reaches 450,000 annual output of 155mm shells
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger has announced an increase in artillery ammunition production at the company’s Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions.
Pearson Engineering secures contract to supply 131 combat dozer blades for Redback vehicles
British defence engineering firm Pearson Engineering has secured a contract with Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) to supply 131 combat dozer blades for integration with the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle.
Sweden and Singapore sign long-term agreement to collaborate on land system
Sweden’s FMV Test and Evaluation (FMV T&E) and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have signed a long-term agreement to collaborate on studies in the land systems domain.
South Korea offers K9 Thunder artillery system as key option for Canada’s land forces modernisation
South Korea is promoting its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer as a central component of Canada’s ongoing military modernisation, presenting it as a strong alternative to American-made systems.
Royal Netherlands Army prepares for modern warfare with Bastion Lion exercise
The Royal Netherlands Army has concluded its large-scale Bastion Lion exercise, a major training operation involving 4,500 troops, 1,800 vehicles, and 200 drones from three countries.
Retia and Axon Vision form strategic partnership to enhance armoured vehicle systems
Czech technology firm Retia has entered into a strategic partnership with Israeli company Axon Vision to advance electronic systems in military armoured vehicles.
MGCS Project Company GmbH established in Cologne to advance Franco-German defence programme
A major milestone has been reached in the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project with the official establishment of MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC).
U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant
The U.S. Army is expediting the development of the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, aiming to deliver the upgraded variant within 24 to 30 months, significantly ahead of the original 65-month schedule.
Volvo Defense to make debut at DEFEA showcasing military-ready FMX trucks and group capabilities
Volvo Defense will present itself for the first time at the DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens – taking place from 6 to 8 May 2025 in Athens, Greece.
RENK Group AG completes acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc.
RENK Group AG, a prominent German provider of propulsion solutions for military and civilian sectors, has completed its acquisition of the U.S.-based Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. (CGS Inc.).
BAE Systems secures USD 162 million U.S. Army contract for M777 howitzer structures
BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 162 million contract by the U.S. Army to produce major structures for the M777 lightweight howitzer.
Brave1: Ukraine conducts largest-ever ground drone trials under combat-like conditions
kraine has completed its largest test of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), with over 70 ground drones from 50 domestic manufacturers participating in a major field trial.