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Defense / Land Systems

Leonardo and Rheinmetall Join Forces to Create European Combat Vehicle Powerhouse

October 15, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Defense industry giants Leonardo and Rheinmetall have officially formed a new joint venture, Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV), dedicated to the development and production of military combat vehicles. This partnership …

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War in Ukraine

KNDS Opens Kyiv Subsidiary to Bolster Ukrainian Military Support

October 2, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

KNDS has taken a significant step in supporting Ukraine, officially opening a subsidiary in Kyiv. The new subsidiary, KNDS Ukraine LLC, will serve as a central hub for coordinating the …

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Defense / Land Systems

British Army Orders 53 More Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporters

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Babcock International Group, in partnership with Supacat, has been awarded a new contract to build an additional 53 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army. Designed by …

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Defense / Land Systems

Rolls-Royce, FFG Develop Concept for MTU 8V199 Repowering of Wisent 1, Leopard 1

September 6, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Rolls-Royce, FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft, and transmission specialist ZF have unveiled a joint initiative to modernize the Leopard 1 family of armored vehicles. The project aims to replace the aging …

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Defense / Land Systems

Denmark Finalizes Deal for 115 CV90 MkIIIC Combat Vehicles

August 26, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

The Danish Army has finalized an order for 115 CV90 MkIIIC combat vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds in a deal valued at DKK9.975 billion ($1.5 billion).  The deal was publicly …

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Defense / Land Systems

Rheinmetall Bolsters US Presence with $950 million Loc Performance Acquisition

August 15, 2024August 14, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

In a move that will significantly expand its business with the US military, Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire US-based vehicle specialist Loc Performance for $950 million. The deal strengthens Rheinmetall’s …

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War in Ukraine

Czech Republic to Receive Leopard 2 Tanks from Rheinmetall in Ukraine Aid Program

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Rheinmetall will supply 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and one Buffalo armored recovery vehicle to the Czech Republic. This deal is part of a German government-initiated “ring swap” program …

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Defense

Defense Boom Drives 33% Sales Surge for Rheinmetall

August 8, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

DUSSELDORF — Rheinmetall AG announced robust sales growth and increased revenue for the first half of 2024. The company’s strong performance is attributed to increased orders from the German armed …

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Defense / Land Systems

Romania Boosts Artillery Firepower with K9 Howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with Romania to supply 54 K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and 36 K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (ARV). Signed on 9th July by Hanwha Aerospace and the …

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Defense / Land Systems

Rheinmetall Lands Record EUR3.5 Billion Bundeswehr Order for Up to 6,500 Military Trucks

July 1, 2024 - by Richard Pettibone

In a landmark deal, Rheinmetall has been awarded the largest order in its history for military trucks by the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr). The framework contract  allows for the delivery …

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