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24 August

Protector remote-controlled weapon station

Kongsberg Wins $118-Million Canadian Army Remote Weapon System Contract

Kongsberg has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada to deliver the Protector RS4 remote weapon systems.

24 August

U.S. Army Soldiers operate a Stryker armored vehicle during the 250th Army Birthday Parade, June 14, 2025, in Washington D.C. The parade featured approximately 6,700 Soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 aircrafts, 34 horses, two mules and one dog to highlight the Army’s 250 years of service to the nation. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Aaron Troutman)

Rojoef Manuel

Argentina Secures Buy of 235 Stryker Vehicles From US

Buenos Aires has signed a letter of acceptance with the US to procure 235 Stryker 8x8 vehicles, advancing the adoption of modern armored fighting systems for the Argentine Army.

24 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Army Tests Self-Driving Ford Truck With Drone-Killing Turret

The US Army has taken an unusual route to drone defense by enabling a Ford F-250 pick-up truck to be capable of driving itself while carrying a shotgun-armed turret.

21 August

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division load Infantry Squad Vehicles onto a Logistics Support Vessel assigned to 168th Transportation Detachment after the completion of Operational Maneuver as part of Salaknib 2026 at Port Irene, Philippines, June 16, 2026. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined arms operations, multi-domain integration, and humanitarian assistance efforts for regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Abreanna Goodrich)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Boosts Infantry Squad Vehicle Buy to 11,000+ Units

The US Army has revealed it has increased its procurement goal for the Infantry Squad Vehicle to 11,582 units, an 18-fold surge from its original target of 649 platforms.

21 August

Rojoef Manuel

Estonia Probes Possible Russian Sabotage After Milrem Robotics Arson

Estonian authorities are investigating a suspected arson attack possibly linked to Russia in a Tallinn facility used by defense manufacturer Milrem Robotics.

20 August

A Panzerhaubitze 2000 tank is seen firing a 155mm ammunition at the Ravlunda test field in Sweden. Three balls of blazing fire are seen jutting out of the tank's gun barrel, with the ammunition flying off upwards. The test field is a greenish-brown plains dotted with small plant growths. In the distant background, a hilly landscape covers the horizon. The blue sky is full of light-gray clouds.

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden to Co-Finance EU Projects to Boost Critical Ammunition Materials

Sweden has earmarked $53 million to co-finance projects seeking EU funding to expand production of ammunition inputs.

20 August

Jodesz Gavilan

US Seeks Firms to Restore Bradleys, Train Ukrainian Mechanics

The US Army is seeking firms capable of restoring Bradley fighting vehicles for Ukraine while training Ukrainian mechanics to maintain them in the field.

20 August

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Picks Hanwha K9 Wheeled Howitzer for M777 Replacement Program

The US Army has selected Hanwha Defense USA to develop and deliver K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes under its Mobile Tactical Cannon program.

20 August

SGT STOUT maneuver short-range air defense system. Photo: Leonardo DRS

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo’s SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Knocks Down Small Drones in US Test

Leonardo DRS successfully neutralized Group 1 and 2 unmanned aerial systems with its SGT STOUT mission equipment package during a recent US government test event.

19 August