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Australia takes delivery of first HIMARS

Land Weapons News Desk -

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has taken delivery of the first two M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)...

Sweden to donate Archer artillery systems to Ukraine

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

The Government of Sweden has authorised the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to acquire 18 Archer self-propelled 155mm artillery...

US upgrades Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb for Ukraine

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The United States is set to recommence the delivery of long-range munitions, specifically Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), to...

RENK to deliver HMPT transmissions for US Army armoured vehicles

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

RENK America has secured two major contracts exceeding USD 150 million to deliver HMPT transmissions for the US Army's...

Estonian Defence Forces receive new Turkish armoured vehicles

Land Platforms News Desk -

The Estonian Defence Investment Centre has delivered close to fifty newly acquired wheeled armoured vehicles from Türkiye to the...

Rheinmetall showcases the Kodiak Armoured Engineer Vehicle in Poland

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

On 26 February, Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH showcased the capabilities of the AEV 3 Kodiak armoured engineer vehicle during the...

Royal Marines Commandos take delivery of new rifle

Infantry Weapons Neil Ritchie -

Royal Marines from the UK Commando Force have received a new rifle designated for specialized operations, such as counter-terrorism....

UK to supply 5,000 lightweight-multirole missiles to Ukraine

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

A contract valued at GBP 1.6 billion has been established for the provision of 5,000 advanced air defence missiles...

Sweden orders 775 military trucks from Scania and Volvo

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has issued a procurement order for 775 trucks from Scania and Volvo to...

BAE Systems’ ACV makes debut at IDEX 2025

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

BAE Systems’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) will make its debut at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2025...

Saab to deliver fire control system for CV90

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

Saab has been awarded a contract by BAE Systems Hägglunds for the UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) sighting...

Rheinmetall delivers first Boxer Skyranger 30 air defence vehicle to German Bundeswehr

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

Rheinmetall has delivered the Boxer Skyranger 30 cannon-based air defence vehicle to the German Bundeswehr. This unit serves as the...

French Armament Directorate orders 100 renovated Leclerc XLR MBTs

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

On 24 December 2024, the French Armament Directorate (DGA) placed an order for the refurbishment of 100 Leclerc XLR...

French Army takes delivery of first 6×6 MEPAC armoured vehicle

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) announced on 28 January that it had delivered the first Griffon Mortier Embarqué...

Elbit Systems to provide additional night vision equipment to British Armed Forces

Equipment News Desk -

Instro, a division of Elbit Systems UK, secured a contract uplift in October 2024 from the UK Ministry of Defence...

L3Harris awarded US Army ENVG-B contract

Equipment News Desk -

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a USD 263 million contract by the US Army for the ongoing production of...

Babcock and Patria partner on 6×6 APC for British Army

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

Babcock International Group and Patria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to offer the Patria 6x6 Armoured Personnel Carrier...

First British-made Boxer AFV unveiled at International Armoured Vehicle Conference

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The first fully British-made Boxer 8x8 armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) has been unveiled at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference...

Oshkosh awarded ROGUE-Fires contract

Land Weapons News Desk -

Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation, has received a contract modification valued at USD 29.9 million to incorporate...

Safran to deliver infrared multifunction binoculars to the German Bundeswehr

Equipment Neil Ritchie -

The procurement office of the German Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense Germany to provide the German...

Bundeswehr orders 568 logistics vehicles from Rheinmetall

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

Rheinmetall announced on 20 January that they have been contracted by the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) to provide a...

India’s Zorawar light tank to undergo refinements following high-altitude trials

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Zorawar light tank, designed specifically for operations in high-altitude environments, is poised for additional enhancements following comprehensive testing...

Poland takes delivery of first batch of M1A2 SEPv3 main battle tanks

Land Platforms News Desk -

Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on 18 January that the first batch...

ISTEC to provide smoke discharger systems for British Army’s MLRS A2

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

ISTEC Services Limited announced on 16 January that the company has been selected to provide the smoke discharger systems...

Croatian Army takes delivery of first Bradley IFVs

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Croatian Army has formally taken delivery of an initial batch of four US-donated Bradley M2A2 ODS infantry fighting...

Raytheon to replenish Dutch Patriot air defence system

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has secured a contract valued at USD 529 million to provide the Netherlands...

Senop to supply additional light intensifiers to Finnish Defence Forces

Equipment Neil Ritchie -

The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) are set to acquire additional EVA M light intensifiers from Senop in a deal...

Italy to procure Skynex air defence systems

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

Rheinmetall announced on 15 January that the company has received an order to deliver Skynex air defence systems to...

Slovakia considers CV90120-T light tank over Leopard 2A8 MBT due to financial constraints

Land Platforms News Desk -

Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák has indicated that the nation might choose to procure CV90120-T light tanks rather than...

Rheinmetall to deliver 120 medical stations to the Bundeswehr

Land Platforms News Desk -

The Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has contracted Rheinmetall to provide as many...

Dynamit Nobel Defence to supply reactive armour for Germany’s Puma IFVs

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

In December 2024, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) finalized a framework agreement...

Sweden orders 44 Leopard 2A8 MBTs from KNDS

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into a contract with KNDS Germany for the delivery of 44...

Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with 35mm ammunition for Gepard anti-aircraft systems

Land Weapons News Desk -

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has contracted Rheinmetall for the provision of an additional supply of 35mm ammunition for...

IDV to supply Italian Army with 1,435 tactical trucks

Land Platforms News Desk -

Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has entered into a contract with the Direzione Armamenti Terrestri (DAT) of the Italian Ministry...

India’s Zorawar light tank conducts high-altitude trials

Land Platforms News Desk -

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has recently presented the latest...

Estonian Defence Forces take delivery of new tactical trucks from Volvo Defence

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Estonian Defence Forces have taken delivery of new 4×4 and 6×6 tactical trucks supplied by Volvo Defence, which...

Serbia deploys FK-3 surface-to-air missile system

Land Weapons News Desk -

Serbia's Ministry of Defence has announced the operational deployment of the Chinese FK-3 air defence missile system to enhance...

Italian Army evaluates Lynx KF41 in advanced trials

Land Platforms News Desk -

The Italian Army has taken delivery of a Lynx KF41 armoured fighting vehicle on loan from Rheinmetall for the...

Lithuanian Army takes delivery of new night fighting equipment

Equipment News Desk -

The Lithuanian Army has acquired the first batch of night fighting equipment from Brolis Defence, comprising LP5X laser aiming...

Saab to upgrade Sweden’s land-based anti-ship missile capability

Land Weapons News Desk -

Saab has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to enhance Sweden's coastal anti-ship missile...

Tank deliveries to Russian Armed Forces ‘continue on schedule’

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Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod has announced the successful conclusion of its tank delivery schedule to the Russian Armed Forces...

Ukraine begins licensed assembly of BREN 2 assault rifles

Infantry Weapons Neil Ritchie -

Ukraine's state-owned Ukrainian Defence Industry (Ukroboronprom) announced that it has begun licensed assembly of Colt CZ BREN 2 assault...

Italian Army to receive 76 VBM PLUS armoured vehicles

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) announced on 30 December that it has signed a contract with the Direzione Armamenti...

BAE Systems to produce additional CATV for US Army

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

BAE Systems has secured contracts totaling USD 68 million for the production of an additional 44 Cold Weather All-Terrain...

British Army successfully trials radiofrequency weapon system

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

The British Army has successfully conducted tests on a Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW) demonstrator, capable of neutralizing...

British Army takes delivery of new batch of support vehicles

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

The British Army has taken delivery of the first 20 of 500 Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicle (RMMV) HX support...

Lithuania orders Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks

Land Platforms News Desk -

The Defence Materiel Agency (DMA) of Lithuania, operating under the Ministry of National Defence, has signed a contract through...

Rheinmetall to supply 20 more Marder IFVs to Ukraine

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

Rheinmetall has announced that they have received an order to supply Ukraine with a further 20 Marder 1A3 infantry...

British Army trials drone-destroying laser

Land Weapons Neil Ritchie -

The British Army has successfully shot down an airborne drone for the first time using a high-energy laser weapon...

Czech Republic orders additional Leopard 2A4 tanks

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

Rheinmetall announced that it will deliver a further 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic following the...

Denmark, Sweden order new CV90 IFVs

Land Platforms Neil Ritchie -

BAE Systems has entered into separate agreements with Sweden and Denmark for the procurement of new CV90 infantry fighting...

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