BAE Systems secures Sweden and Finland contracts for 40mm and 57mm programmable ammunition
BAE Systems has signed two contracts worth about $171 million to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.
Patria and Germany sign major CAVS contracts for up to 876 armoured vehicles with local build
Patria and Germany have signed two procurement contracts under the Common Armoured Vehicle System programme with a total value exceeding €2 billion, including more than €1 billion in firm orders plus options.
KNDS to continue preparations for dual Paris and Frankfurt IPO planned for 2026
KNDS has decided to continue preparations for an initial public offering in 2026, subject to market conditions, with a dual listing planned in Paris and Frankfurt.
Hensoldt-Theon consortium wins OCCAR order for night vision goggles for German, Belgian forces
The European defence procurement agency OCCAR has commissioned a consortium of HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH and Theon Sensors S.A. to supply additional night vision goggles to the German and Belgian Armed Forces.
Lockheed Martin and 4iG sign memorandum of understanding on Hungarian long-range rocket artillery system
Lockheed Martin and 4iG Space and Defence Technologies Zrt. have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a tailored long-range rocket artillery system for the Hungarian Defence Forces.
Patria and Rosomak extend 8×8 vehicle manufacturing licence partnership to 2034 agreement term
Patria and its Polish licence manufacturer Rosomak S.A. have extended their cooperation on 8x8 vehicles, securing the partnership until 2034.
Lithuania decides to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV vehicles produced by Sweden’s BAE Systems Hägglunds
Lithuania has decided to acquire 100 Swedish CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles through a joint procurement with five other NATO Allies.
AM General secures first HUMVEE Hawkeye 105mm mobile howitzer sale to Kosovo armed forces
AM General has finalised a three-year Direct Commercial Sale framework contract with the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo.
Bloomberg reports preliminary talks on possible Rheinmetall acquisition of KNDS Deutschland stake
On 10 December, the Bloomberg news agency published a report on the potential acquisition of KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG by Rheinmetall AG.
Greece plans acquisition of Elbit PULS rocket artillery system under proposed EUR 650–700 million deal
On 16 December, Israeli company Elbit Systems announced that the Hellenic Armed Forces had decided to acquire the PULS field rocket artillery system.
U.S. Army activates Bravo Battery for Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system
The U.S. Army has activated Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery Regiment, 3d Multi-Domain Task Force, a unit designated to operate the Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon system
Northrop Grumman begins full-rate Mk44 Bushmaster gun production for U.S. Marine Corps ACV programme
Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of the Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicles.