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September 2, 2025
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Poland’s Borsuk to Get Bushmaster II Weapons

Northrop Grumman has started delivering the Mk44 Bushmaster II autocannon for Poland’s indigenous Borsuk IFV. The 30mm chain gun, used across NATO, has a fire rate of 100–200 rounds...

August 24, 2025
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Seoul to Build K2 Tank Hub in Poland for Europe

Hyundai Rotem and Poland’s Ministry of Defence have finalized a $6.5 billion agreement expanding on their 2022 tank deal. The contract covers 180 K2 Black Panther tanks, including the...

August 22, 2025
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S. Korea Exports 20 K9s to Vietnam

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a $250-million agreement with Vietnam to supply 20 K9 self-propelled howitzers, marking Seoul’s first-ever arms export to Hanoi. The deal, managed through the...

August 22, 2025
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Israel OKs $1.5B Ground Fleet Boost

Israel has greenlit a $1.5-billion five-year plan to scale up production of Merkava tanks, Namer APCs, and Eitan AFVs, citing operational success in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz said...

August 22, 2025
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Arquus to Send Bastion Vehicles to Ukraine

France’s Arquus is delivering 50 Bastion armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, supplementing 11 earlier units. Built on a rugged 4×4 chassis, the vehicles offer STANAG 4569 protection and can...

August 20, 2025
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French Army Converts WW2 Gun for Drone Defense

The French Army unveiled the PROTEUS Standard 1, a 20mm automatic gun mount modernized to counter drones and remotely guided munitions. The system updates the World War 2-era AA53...

August 20, 2025
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Lithuania Acquires Israeli Spike LR2 Missiles

The Lithuanian Armed Forces received Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Rafael under a €6M contract. The missiles integrate with Vilkas Boxer IFVs equipped with Samson Mk II remote weapon...

August 19, 2025
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Czechia to Buy 44 Leopard 2A8 Tanks

The Czech Republic has approved the procurement of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks from KNDS Deutschland under a contract worth 32.76 billion koruna ($1.56 billion). An additional 1.49 billion koruna...

August 14, 2025
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Balkan States Unite for Defense Pact

Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia are implementing their March defense declaration, aimed at regional security and NATO integration. The defense ministers’ expert groups finalized plans in July in Tirana, which...

August 14, 2025
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Rheinmetall Wins $292M Czech ARV Deal

The Czech Republic has signed a seven-year deal with Rheinmetall worth up to €250 million ($292M) to support its fleet of 42 Leopard 2A4 tanks and two Bergepanzer 3...