Patria transfers technology of AMV XP 8×8 production to Slovak industry
The Slovak company CSM Industry has initiated the process of technology absorption for the production of the Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicles.
Abrams tanks Regional Competence Center officially opened in Poland
The Regional Competence Center for Abrams main battle tanks was officially opened at the Military Automotive Works (a subsidiary of the Polish state-owned defence conglomerate PGZ) in Poznan, Poland.
Sweden presents largest military support package to Ukraine to date
the Swedish Government presented the 15th and largest military support package to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022.
Elbit wins USD 300 million order to supply armoured vehicle systems
Elbit Systems to supply weapons, reconnaissance, driving, and situational awareness systems for approximately 230 armoured vehicles to a European customer.
NSPA supports the Italian Army with the procurement of a maintenance infrastructure
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) supports the Italian Army (Esercito Italiano) with the procurement of a Multipurpose Complex for Maintenance of Combat Vehicle.
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Britain and Sweden’s close military relationship strengthened [VIDEO]
The harsh winter months of Swedish Lapland are the ideal location for the British Army to test, trial, train and push their soldiers and equipment beyond the limits.
Estonia initiates national special planning for defence industrial park
Estonia plans to build a defence industrial park spanning up to 100 hectares, which must be able to accommodate an ammunition plant and explosives handling facilities.
Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) enters into cooperation with Ukrainian industry
Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ukrainian state-owned joint stock company Ukrainian Defence Industry (UDI), formerly known as Ukroboronprom.
Romania, Rheinmetall in talks on further defence industry cooperation
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Romanian Defence Minister Angel Tîlvăr met with Armin Papperger, CEO of the German defence company Rheinmetall.
Swedish Police Authority selects Avon Protection equipment
Avon Protection announced that its strategic partner, Promoteq, has received a seven-year contract from the Swedish Police Authority.
Rheinmetall to open artillery ammunition factory in Ukraine
German defence company Rheinmetall plans to open an ammunition factory in Ukraine as part of a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner,
British Gunners take aim and fire Swedish Archer for the first time
Following the granting-in-kind of 32 AS90 self-propelled guns to Ukraine, Archer was procured from the Swedish Government as an interim solution for the gap created in the Army’s 155mm Close Support capability.