IDV opens new production line in Brazil for LMV-BR 2 vehicles to support army contract and future exports
IDV, a company of Leonardo, has inaugurated a new production line in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, dedicated to the LMV-BR 2 multirole vehicle.
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
U.S. Army updates doctrine across force to integrate drone lessons and achieve ‘drone dominance’
The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine to incorporate lessons from the growing use of uncrewed aircraft systems.
Hanwha Aerospace completes production of first K9 self-propelled artillery system for Romanian Armed Forces
Romania’s Land Forces have announced the completion of the first 155 mm K9 Tunetul self-propelled howitzer at Hanwha Aerospace’s facility in Changwon, South Korea.
Hanwha Defense USA offers K9MH for U.S. Army Mobile Tactical Cannon program with plans for local production
Hanwha Defense USA announced it will submit its K9 Mobile Howitzer (K9MH) in response to the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon Request for Prototype Proposal.
U.S. Army opens additive makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to accelerate 3D printing innovation and rapid prototyping
The United States Army has opened a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal to advance additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping capabilities.
Israel Ministry of Defense signs $48 million deal with Elbit Systems to boost domestic production of artillery ammunition
The Israel Ministry of Defense has signed a contract valued at approximately $48 million to procure tens of thousands of artillery shells from Elbit Systems.
Hensoldt opens innovation and service hub in Ukraine to strengthen operational support and defence capability
Hensoldt has opened a new service and innovation centre in Ukraine to enhance operational support and strengthen collaboration with local partners.
European Defence Agency to coordinate €50 million programme to harmonise 155mm ammunition testing
European Defence Agency will coordinate a new Joint Ammunition Qualification programme aimed at harmonising ammunition testing procedures across participating European countries.
Israel Defense Forces expand use of IWI X95 rifles with new delivery of micro-Tavor systems for combat operations
Israel Defense Forces have received a new delivery of thousands of X95 micro-Tavor rifles from Israel Weapon Industries.
Diehl Defence launches production of 122 mm training rockets following successful MARS 3 firing in Germany
Diehl Defence has launched production of a new 122 mm training rocket following successful live-fire demonstrations in Germany.
U.S. Department of War signs framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for M1147 AMP tank ammunition
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 27 that it had signed a framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and supply of M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose tank ammunition.