Latvia and Rheinmetall agree €275 million deal to build 155mm artillery ammunition factory
Rheinmetall will build a new production facility for 155 mm calibre artillery ammunition in Latvia, expanding the German company’s global network.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) signs 52 contracts with Polish firms for Abrams tank parts
At this year’s International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) signed 52 contracts with eight Polish companies for the supply of spare parts for Abrams tanks.
Anduril Industries announces successful trial of new surface-launched Barracuda-500 missile
Anduril Industries has announced the first successful test of its prototype surface-launched Barracuda-500, demonstrating what the company described as a viable new long-range precision fires capability.
GDELS to invest further €20 million in Kaiserslautern and Sembach, creating 400 new jobs by 2029
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced significant investments in its German operations, expanding its sites in Kaiserslautern and Sembach as part of its “24/500” strategy.
Textron Systems delivers XM204 top-attack munitions to U.S. Army Europe under LRIP contract
Textron Systems has delivered the XM204 Top Attack Munition to the U.S. Army under the current low-rate initial production contract.
Mehler Protection acquires majority stake in Italian body protection firm Stilmotor Extra Protection
Mehler Protection has acquired a majority stake in the Italian company Stilmotor Extra Protection Srl (SXP), continuing its growth strategy in the body protection sector.
Patria: first AMV XP 8×8 delivered to Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces under WAPC programme
The first Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle has been delivered by Japan Steel Works (JSW) to the Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces (JSGDF) as part of the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (WAPC) 8x8 programme.
Moog and GDLS UK showcased Foxhound SHORAD variant with RIwP system at DSEI 2025 in London
Moog and General Dynamics Land Systems UK (GDLS UK) partnered to demonstrate a short-range air defence (SHORAD) variant of the British Army’s Foxhound 4×4 protected patrol vehicle.
U.S. awards $13 million contract to Northrop Grumman for 155mm artillery Precision Guidance Kits
The U.S. Department of War has announced the signing of a new agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and delivery of Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) modules for 155mm artillery ammunition.
Safran unveiled JIM SHARPHAWK binoculars at DSEI 2025 with 30% boost in DRI performance
Safran unveiled its JIM SHARPHAWK binoculars at DSEI 2025, presenting the direct successor to the widely deployed JIM Compact system.
UK armed forces receive first L3Harris T4 bomb disposal robots in £32 million programme
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has delivered the first batch of L3Harris T4 bomb disposal robots to the UK armed forces.
Excalibur Army and KNDS Deutschland sign memorandum on Leopard 2A8 tank cooperation
Excalibur Army and KNDS Deutschland signed a memorandum of understanding to establish long-term cooperation in the maintenance, repair and modernisation of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.