U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin $4.23 billion contract for GMLRS munitions
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.23 billion contract modification for the production of the GMLRS munition.
Washington greenlights possible $500 million sale of HIMARS rocket systems to Bahrain
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and related equipment to Bahrain for an estimated $500 million.
Mack Defense secures five-year U.S. Army contract for up to 450 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
Mack Defense has been awarded a new five-year contract to continue production of the U.S. Army’s M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck for up to 450 vehicles.
Finland to test laser-guided 155mm artillery shells with trials planned for late 2026
On 5 August, the Finnish Army announced plans to test 155mm semi-active laser-guided artillery shells as part of a recently launched market analysis by the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command.
Czech Republic signs EUR 250 mln Leopard 2A4 tank service deal with Rheinmetall Landsysteme
The Czech Defence Ministry has signed two agreements to secure long-term support for its Leopard 2A4 tanks, including a seven-year framework deal with Germany’s Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH.
Czech defence ministry approves acquisition of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks from KNDS
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has approved the acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the army, marking a significant step in the implementation of this strategic project.
Milrem Robotics and Ukrainian company Frontline integrate THeMIS UGV with BURIA remote weapon station
Milrem Robotics has partnered with Ukrainian defence technology company Frontline to integrate the BURIA remote weapon station onto the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle.
U.S. Army tests First Person View drones in Germany as part of transformation initiative
In the damp forests of Germany, the sound of whirring blades marked a new phase of the U.S. Army’s Transformation in Contact (TiC) training, as Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division trialled First Person View (FPV) drones.
Curtiss-Wright to supply turret drive stabilization system for Rheinmetall KF51 Panther tank
Curtiss-Wright has been selected by Rheinmetall Landsysteme Germany to supply its modular Turret Drive Stabilization System (TDSS) for the KF51 Panther Main Battle Tank.
Ukraine adds explosive reactive armour, drone defences to M1A1 Abrams tanks after battlefield losses
Ukraine is upgrading its U.S.-donated M1A1 SA Abrams tanks with explosive reactive armour (ERA) and improvised anti-drone structures to address critical protection gaps.
Oregon National Guard’s 3rd Battalion fires final M1A2 Abrams rounds ahead of infantry transition
The Oregon Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment has fired its final 120mm tank rounds as an armoured unit before transitioning to infantry.
KNDS demonstrates second prototype of next-generation Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 main battle tank
The Franco-German defence company KNDS has unveiled the second prototype of its next-generation main battle tank, the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0 (Prototype PT02).