Poland Reveals Export Variant of Borsuk Combat Vehicle in Slovakia
Polish state enterprise Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa has unveiled an export configuration of its Borsuk amphibious infantry fighting vehicle at a defense exhibit in Slovakia.
Otokar Rolls Out First Romania-Built Cobra II Armored Vehicle
Turkish firm Otokar unveiled the first Cobra II infantry mobility vehicle produced in Romania at a defense and aerospace convention in Bucharest.
Czechia, Patria Expand Partnerships Ahead of Planned Armored Vehicle Program
Finnish defense company Patria has signed multiple agreements with Czech state-owned defense organizations as Prague nears its adoption of a new 8x8 armored vehicle fleet.
KNDS, RITEK Open Leopard 2A8 Tank Factory in Norway
KNDS Deutschland and automotive servicing company RITEK have inaugurated a new manufacturing center for the Leopard 2A8 main battle tank in Levanger, Norway.
India Seeks 159 Armored Carriers for Counterinsurgency Force
New Delhi has launched an acquisition program for 159 bulletproof troop carriers in support of the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles counterinsurgency arm deployed in the country’s northeastern region.
Hanwha Links Military Vehicle Package to Canadian Attack Submarine Bid
Hanwha Group and the Ontario-based Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association have agreed to form a joint venture to build military vehicles in Canada, with the deal hinging on the South Korean company securing a multibillion-dollar attack submarine contract.
UK Restarts Ajax Armored Fighting Vehicle Tests Following Soldier Health Scare
The UK Ministry of Defence will resume tests and acceptance of Ajax armored fighting vehicles after a safety review cleared the program to move forward.
Belgium Commits Refurbished Gepard Air Defense Systems for Ukraine
Belgium has pledged to deliver 15 overhauled Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine in support of the war-torn country’s defense against Russia.
KNDS Opens Drive Module Factory for Boxer Military Vehicle in Bavaria
KNDS has established a new drive module production line in support of its Boxer 8x8 armored fighting vehicle program in Munich-Allach, a suburb in southern Bavaria, Germany.
Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push
Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.
WB Group Taps Teledyne FLIR to Boost Polish Recon Vehicle Awareness
Polish defense company WB Group has awarded Oregon-based Teledyne FLIR Defense a contract valued at over $35 million to enhance the situational awareness of reconnaissance vehicles.
France to Study Backup Tank Amid Leclerc Replacement Delays
France has proposed legislation to research a temporary main battle tank to replace its Leclerc fleet amid delays in the Main Ground Combat System program.
France Donates Armored Personnel Carriers to Lebanon
France has completed the delivery of armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces, fulfilling its commitment to strengthen the country’s ground mobility capabilities.
Germany Orders 200 Rolls-Royce Propulsion Systems for Puma Fleet
Rolls-Royce Power Systems has received a contract to supply 200 new mtu PowerPacks for the German Armed Forces’ Puma infantry fighting vehicles.
BAE Systems Expands Global Reach With Military Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil
BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish military vehicle component production in Resende, Rio de Janeiro.
British Army Begins Phasing Out Land Rover Fleet After 70 Years
The British Army has begun retiring its Land Rover fleet after more than seven decades of service, with thousands of vehicles set to be phased out in the coming months.
Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Manufacturing Push
Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment LLC have signed a memorandum of understanding for up to $200 million to build defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria.
Rheinmetall, Nooteboom Team Up on Military Heavy Transport Systems
German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch firm Nooteboom Trailers BV have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop and market military Heavy Equipment Trailer systems, targeting rising demand for heavy transport solutions across Europe.
Rheinmetall’s Iveco Military Truck Unit Buyout Hits Lag Amid Leonardo Acquisition
A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to buy the Italian firm’s military truck business.
UK Reveals Secret Military Repair Network Inside Ukraine
The UK has disclosed for the first time that it operates four military sustainment facilities inside Ukraine in response to Russia’s aggression, with a fifth site planned.
Germany’s Volkswagen Weighs Military Vehicle Opportunities
Wolfsburg-based automaker Volkswagen is assessing potential opportunities in military vehicle production.
Pentagon Orders 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense
The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract for the procurement of additional Infantry Squad Vehicles.
Turkey’s Nurol Makina to Produce 800 Gidran Vehicles in Hungary
Turkish defense company Nurol Makina has signed an agreement to produce 800 Gidran 4x4 armored tactical vehicles in Hungary, reinforcing industrial defense ties between Ankara and Budapest.
Germany’s Renk to Launch Factories in Poland as Eastern Europe Rearms
German propulsion developer Renk plans to open service and production facilities in Poland as part of a broader expansion along NATO’s eastern flank.
