British Army declares Initial Operating Capability for Ajax armoured vehicle fleet
The Ajax armoured fighting vehicle has reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC), confirming it is ready to deploy a squadron on operations.
Latvia hands over final batch of locally produced Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Latvia has formally handed over the final batch of “Patria” 6x6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.
Rheinmetall grows defence sales by 28% as order backlog hits €64 Billion despite delays
Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall AG reported a 20% rise in consolidated sales to €7.5 billion for the first nine months of 2025, driven by strong growth in its defence sector.
Ukraine builds first underground military training hub with Metinvest steel shelter system
Ukraine has opened its first underground military training hub equipped with a steel shelter, built using Metinvest Group materials and technology.
Swedish Army receives upgraded Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has completed the delivery of all upgraded Archer artillery systems to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Croatia to launch €1.9 billion defence upgrade to boost army strength and NATO interoperability
Croatia will begin four major defence procurement projects worth a total of €1.9 billion by the end of 2025, the Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday.
Moog and Lockheed Martin Australia sign contract for GMLRS control actuation system development
Moog Australia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Australia to develop the control actuation system (CAS) for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS).
KNDS Belgium opens new 155mm artillery shell production unit to strengthen European capacity
The Belgian Minister of Defence, Théo Francken, has inaugurated a new Large-Calibre Machining and Driving-Band Assembly Unit (UCGC) at KNDS Belgium in Petit-Roeulx-Lez-Nivelles.
Leonardo and Rheinmetall secure first contract to supply 21 armoured vehicles to Italian Army
Under the contract, the companies will deliver 21 tracked armoured vehicles, including five Rheinmetall Lynx KF-41 models equipped with the Lance turret.
Theon secures €100 million Night Vision Goggles order, boosting backlog to around €700 million
Theon International has secured a new order exceeding €100 million from a European NATO member under a previously announced €300 million framework agreement.
Rheinmetall breaks ground on Lithuania artillery plant to boost NATO ammunition supply chain
Rheinmetall has officially begun construction of a new 155mm artillery ammunition plant in Baisogala, Lithuania, marking a major step in strengthening defence production on NATO’s eastern flank.
Rheinmetall and Romania launch joint venture to boost propellant powder production by 2028
Rheinmetall and Romanian firm Pirochim Victoria, a Romarm subsidiary, have launched a new joint venture, Rheinmetall Victoria SA, to manufacture propellant powder and modular propellants in Romania.