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July 31, 2025
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Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defense for $1.95B

Italian defense company Leonardo will buy Iveco Defence for €1.7B ($1.95B). Iveco produces military and civil armored vehicles. The acquisition is expected to finalize in Q1 2026, pending approvals....

July 29, 2025
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Taiwan receives its second batch of American-made Abrams combat tanks.

Taiwan has taken delivery of a second shipment of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States, strengthening its armored ground forces amid ongoing regional tensions. The...

July 28, 2025
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In order to upgrade its armored force, the Czech Republic signs a Leopard 2A4 maintenance agreement with Rheinmetall.

The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a CZK 6.16 billion (around EUR 250 million) agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH for the long-term maintenance of the Czech Army’s Leopard...

July 22, 2025
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Turkish Military Reveals Laser-Tank Capable of Neutralizing Drones in Flight

At the 2025 IDEF exhibition, Turkey is preparing to debut a revolutionary anti-drone system dubbed the ALKA-KAPLAN. This state-of-the-art platform fuses ROKETSAN’s formidable ALKA laser-based counter-UAV technology with FNSS’s...

July 22, 2025
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Advanced 55-Caliber Tank Gun Introduced by Leonardo for Italian Armed Forces

Leonardo has launched the 120mm L55 advanced smoothbore tank gun, setting new benchmarks in range and velocity. This company-funded innovation employs a longer barrel and enhanced metallurgy, enabling it...

July 22, 2025
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Prague Warns of Funding Freeze Amid Caesar Howitzer Shipment Delays

Facing persistent delivery hurdles, the Czech Republic has announced its intent to freeze advance payments for 62 Caesar 8×8 howitzers following KNDS France’s failure to satisfy contractual requirements. Czech...

July 21, 2025
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For the IDF, Israel places a $150 million order with AM General for a fleet of Humvees.

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with US-based AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees and spare parts, funded by $150 million in American military aid. These...

July 21, 2025
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Paris, France: Griffon Mortar Carrier Version unveiled by the French Army

France has showcased the Griffon MEPAC, a new self-propelled mortar variant of its 6×6 Griffon armored vehicle, after successful testing at Canjuers training camp. Debuted publicly during the Bastille...

July 21, 2025
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The Italian Army receives its first improved Ariete C2 tank.

The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank at the Cecchignola complex in Rome, marking the beginning of a 90-unit modernization program. The upgrade...

July 20, 2025
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Belgium displays new Griffon and Falcon armored vehicles during 2025 National Day military parade.

Ahead of its 2025 National Day, Belgium’s army presented its latest military vehicles during a parade rehearsal in Brussels, highlighting its modernization push. Notably, the Griffon 6×6 armored vehicle—assembled...