Latvia Signs €81 million deal for Spike anti-tank guided missiles
On June 3, the Latvian Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth €81 million with the German company EuroSpike for the procurement of Spike anti-tank missile systems.
U.S. Army demonstrates high mobility with HIMARS deployment to the Philippines
The HIMARS team conducted an occupation drill along a pre-established heading before executing a dry fire mission based on realistic operational standards.
Rheinmetall secures major contracts for 155mm artillery ammunition
Rheinmetall has received substantial new orders for 155mm artillery ammunition from an international client.
Rheinmetall expands global footprint with new joint venture in South Africa
German defence company Rheinmetall has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary, Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Lithuanian troops conduct first mational HIMARS operation and maintenance exercise
From 17 to 23 May, the Lithuanian Land Forces held their first exercise focused solely on the national operation and maintenance of the HIMARS High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
Polish company Mesko secures multi-million order for 120mm tank ammunition
Poland’s defence procurement agency signed an agreement with domestic defence manufacturer Mesko for the supply of 120mm APFSDS-T rounds.
OMNIPOL and Roshel form strategic joint venture to produce Senator vehicles in Czech Republic
At the IDET 2025 trade fair in Brno, the Czech OMNIPOL Group and Canadian armoured vehicle manufacturer Roshel officially signed a strategic agreement to establish a new joint venture.
Patria and GDELS to start ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle assembly in Latvia
The first ASCOD IFVs are expected to be fully operational by autumn 2026.
Canada orders Saab’s Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system to boost land forces capability
Swedish defence company Saab has signed a contract with the Government of Canada to deliver the Carl-Gustaf M4 man-portable, multi-role weapon system.
Romania intends to cooperate with U.S. on tank and artillery ammunition production
Romania and the United States are advancing plans to jointly manufacture NATO-standard ammunition, following the signing of Letters of Request (LOR) by Romanian Minister of Economy Bogdan Ivan.
Tatra Defence Vehicle unveils Pandur 8×8 EVO armoured vehicle at IDET 2025
On 28 May, the opening day of the IDET 2025 exhibition, Czech company Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV) unveiled its next-generation Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle.
SmartShooter secures $13 million U.S. Army contract for advanced fire control systems
Israeli defence technology company SmartShooter has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, SmartShooter Inc., has received a $13 million order from the U.S. Army.