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Apr- 2024 -

2 April

Americas

Juster Domingo

BAE Signs $754M AMPV Production Contract With US Army

BAE Systems has received a $754-million contract to continue manufacturing the US' Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

1 April

Europe

Refurbished light armored vehicles (VBL-R)

Rojoef Manuel

France Receives Four Refurbished Light Armored Vehicles

France has taken delivery of its first four refurbished light armored vehicles under a 102-system contract.

Mar- 2024 -

26 March

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

BAE to Provide Mid-Life Upgrade for Danish CV90 Fighting Vehicles

Denmark has signed an agreement with BAE Systems for the mid-life upgrade of the armed forces’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.

25 March

Arms

A Leopard 2A4 main battle tank is seen inside a warehouse facility, where 15 onlookers stand by its left side while inspecting it. The tank is painted in camouflage colors.

Juster Domingo

Spain to Send 19 More Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Ukraine

The Spanish Ministry of Defense has announced a plan to send 19 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine to strengthen its defenses against Russia.

22 March

Arms

Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle is seen with its headlights turned on in a grassy field. The armored 8x8 vehicle is painted in camouflage. Two pairs of camouflaged soldiers holding rifles flank its sides. On top of the vehicle, two more soldiers are seen. The sky is gray and filled with dark clouds, and some trees are seen scattered on the background.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Supply Germany With 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers

Rheinmetall has signed a $3-billion deal to supply the German Armed Forces with up to 123 Heavy Weapon Carriers.

22 March

Europe

Pansarterrängbil 300 armored all-terrain vehicle based on Patria 6x6 system. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces/Patria

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Buys 321 Armored Vehicles From Patria

Finland-based mobility developer Patria has received a contract to provide 321 6x6 armored all-terrain vehicles to the Swedish Armed Forces.

22 March

Europe

A British Army land rover with an electric engine is seen parked on the right side of the image, right beside a NEOM McLaren Extreme E racecar on the left. A uniformed army personnel is seen reaching for the land rover's door, as if opening it. The rover is painted brown-green, with a plate in its front that reads "LURCHER".The racecar is painted black with orange decals.

Juster Domingo

UK Taps McLaren for High Tech, Electric Defense Capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with automotive manufacturer McLaren to develop high-tech, innovative projects for the British Army.

22 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Greenlights Acquisition of 100 Boxer Vehicles From Australia

Germany has approved the procurement of over 100 Boxer multirole armored fighting vehicles from Australia.

20 March

Business

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall Acquires Dutch Startup REEQ, Ventures Into Light Hybrid Vehicles

Defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has acquired REEQ, a Dutch startup specializing in lightweight tactical vehicles.

19 March

Americas

A Mack Common Tactical Truck is seen on display at what appears to be an arms/miitary exhibit. The 8-wheel truck is painted deep green. It has a cargo container in the back, painted a dull gray.

Juster Domingo

US Marines Tap Mack Defense to Develop Medium Tactical Truck

The US Marine Corps has signed a 12-month contract with Mack Defense for the development of a new Medium Tactical Truck.

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