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Sep- 2025 -

8 September

A U.S. Marine Corps Humvee assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 13 disembarks from a landing craft, utility, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, in San Francisco during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 8, 2024. San Francisco Fleet Week, now in its 43rd iteration, is a time-honored sea service celebration that allows citizens of the Bay Area to witness today’s maritime capabilities firsthand. Nearly 2,500 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will showcase their capabilities and equipment, participate in various community service events, and enjoy the hospitality of the Bay Area during the event. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Diaz)

Washington Naval Base to Receive Full-Service Armored Fighting Vehicle Support Hub

The US Navy has awarded Absher Construction Company a contract to build an Armored Fighting Vehicle support center at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington State.

3 September

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Confirms Hundreds of Imported Machines at Russia’s Uralvagonzavod Tank Factory

Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has identified hundreds of foreign-made machines at Uralvagonzavod, Russia’s largest state-owned producer of tanks and armored vehicles.

Aug- 2025 -

15 August

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Clemson Grad Students Roll Out Most Advanced ‘Deep Orange’ Rescue Vehicle Yet

The latest and most advanced iteration of Clemson University’s Deep Orange project has just rolled out: a rugged, all-terrain rescue vehicle built for disaster relief and military rescue missions.

11 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

New Capability Kits to Push BAE’s AMPV Into Expanded Combat Roles

BAE Systems is putting its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle at the center of a new push to expand mission capabilities for US soldiers.

8 August

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Slovakian Firm Reveals Fresh Look at ‘Wolf’ Drone Hunter Vehicle

Slovakia’s DefTech has dropped a new image of the Wolf 25 AD, its modular “drone hunter” platform built to take on both aerial threats and ground targets.

1 August

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Indra Secures New Complex for Spanish, European Military Vehicle Production

Indra has officially acquired a new manufacturing plant in the northwestern Spanish region of Asturias to expand its vehicle production capability in support of European partners.

Jul- 2025 -

31 July

Americas

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dane Brouillette and Airman 1st Class Alyssa Richardson, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrollers, exit a Humvee during a Tactical Leadership Course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 20, 2025. Airmen were evaluated on their ability to respond effectively to simulated attacks or security incidents within the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Additional Humvees From AM General

AM General has received a $126.5-million contract to deliver additional M1165A1B3 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, or Humvees, for the US Army.

29 July

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Romania Hosts Rheinmetall Production Network for Military Systems

Rheinmetall has launched a new production network in Romania to strengthen the country’s defense sector, support armed forces modernization, and build new partnerships with local defense firms.

29 July

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Accepts Second Tranche of US-Made Abrams Battle Tanks

Taiwan has received the second batch of 42 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks it purchased from the US.

22 July

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Threatens to Freeze Payments Over Caesar Howitzer Delays

The Czech Republic plans to halt advance payments for 62 Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France, citing repeated failures by the contractor to meet procurement terms.

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