In mid-2025, Berlin’s new government unveiled a record defense budget for 2026. The draft federal budget (approved by Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet on July 30) calls for roughly €108.2 billion in military… Continue reading "Germany’s €108.2 Billion 2026 Defense Budget Setting Stage for Historic Military Build-Up"
Poland has signed a new major defense deal with South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem. The deal, estimated to be worth $6.5 billion, was signed on 1 August and covers the procurement… Continue reading "Poland Signs $6.5 Billion Contract With Hyundai Rotem for 180 K2 Tanks"
Leonardo announced that it will acquire Iveco Group’s entire defense division for €1.7 billion, including the Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) unit and its heavy-truck ASTRA brand. Financed with Leonardo’s cash… Continue reading "Leonardo Acquires Iveco Group’s Defence Business for €1.7 Billion"
2025 has so far seen India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approve more defense procurement deals than ever before. In the Spring DAC made a… Continue reading "Indian MoD Sets Record Greenlighting $18.5 Billion in Defense Procurement Deals"
On July 28, the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) announced that they had received their second batch of M1A2T Tanks from the United States. 42 Abrams tanks were unloaded… Continue reading "Taiwan Recives Second Batch of Abrams Tanks"
On July 22, the IDEF defense exposition in Istanbul opened its doors for the press and industry professionals. Perhaps the biggest premier of the event is Kaplan FSRV (Fire Support… Continue reading "IDEF 2025: Turkish Company FNSS Presents Kaplan FSRV"
The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank during a ceremony at the Cecchignola Military Compound in Rome. The ceremony was attended by Army leaders… Continue reading "Italian Army Receives First Ariete C2 Main Battle Tank"
The first batch of Australian M1A1 Abrams have been delivered to Ukraine. A total of 49 Abrams main battle tanks have been pledged to Ukraine by the Albanese Government. This… Continue reading "Australian M1A1 Abrams Tanks Delivered To Ukraine"
On 14 July 2025, Denmark formally entered the final phase of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme by ordering 129 Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) from Finland. These… Continue reading "Denmark Purchases 129 Patria Armored Personnel Carriers"
Poland’s defense minister says that negotiations and a final formal signing for the second batch of K2PL main battle tanks for the Polish Army have been completed, with the contract… Continue reading "Polish Defense Minister: K2 Tank Deal Awaiting New Korean Defense Minister"