Business – Page 44 – The Defense Post

Jul- 2025 -

2 July

KNDS, Rheinmetall Launch Future European Tank Project

A joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall Landsysteme has launched Europe’s next-generation main battle tank program.

2 July

Ronald Watkins

Diehl and Sener Team Up on Hypersonics, UGVs, Remote Carriers

Germany’s Diehl Defence and Spanish Sener have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen their collaboration on several emerging defense technologies.

1 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Rafael Clinches $2.23-Billion Romanian V/SHORAD Defense Deal

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has won Romania's Very Short and Short Range Air Defense acquisition program.

Jun- 2025 -

30 June

Giovanni delle Bande Nere (P434) Thaon di Revel-class offshore multipurpose patrol vessel

Inder Singh Bisht

Fincantieri to Build Combat Ships for Italian Navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has been contracted to build two more Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose combat ships for the Italian Navy.

30 June

Inder Singh Bisht

BAE, US Army Partner to Develop 52-Caliber M109 Paladin Howitzer

BAE Systems has signed a research and development agreement with the US Army for the 52-caliber version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer prototype.

23 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Latvia to Procure 42 Additional ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Latvia has approved a second order of the 42 ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles from GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas it placed in January.

23 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Safran Launches More Powerful Engine for Future Rafale Variant

Safran has unveiled an upgraded M88 engine variant for future Rafale fighter jet iterations.

19 June

Lockheed Martin and KAI expand partnership in new deal

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed, KAI Add Drones, Rotorcraft, Space to Expanded Partnership

Lockheed Martin and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered a deal expanding their long-standing partnership to collaborate in the areas of drones, rotorcraft, and space.

17 June