A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has signed a preliminary agreement with Leonardo to supply components for future contracts within the new Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture. IDV will contribute 12-15 percent of the …
Iveco Defence Vehicles to Supply Components for Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV Read More
The Swiss Federal Office of Armaments, armasuisse, has selected KNDS Deutschland’s RCH 155 AGM Artillery Gun Module system as the winner of a competitive tender for a new artillery system. …
Swiss Army Picks KNDS’ RCH 155 AGM Artillery Gun Module Read More
Lithuania has officially confirmed its purchase of German-made Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks and Swedish CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles. This significant investment is part of a broader effort to modernize …
Lithuanian to Acquire Leopard 2A8 Tanks and CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles Read More
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 …
Leonardo and Rheinmetall Join Forces to Create European Combat Vehicle Powerhouse Read More
Turkish defense company Otokar announced on Friday that it has been selected to proceed with negotiations for a major sale of armored vehicles to the Romanian Army, as the eastern …
Romania Selects Otokar for Major Armored Vehicle Acquisition Read More
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 …
British Army Orders 53 More Jackal 3 High Mobility Transporters Read More
The U.S. Army’s search for a longer-range howitzer remains in motion. The service initially planned to integrate a long-range cannon with the M109 Paladin self-propelled howitzer but scrapped the effort …
The Search for Range: How the U.S. Army is Rethinking Howitzers Read More
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 …
Rolls-Royce, FFG Develop Concept for MTU 8V199 Repowering of Wisent 1, Leopard 1 Read More
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 …
Denmark Finalizes Deal for 115 CV90 MkIIIC Combat Vehicles Read More
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 …
Rheinmetall Bolsters US Presence with $950 million Loc Performance Acquisition Read More