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    European Armies Accelerate Armor Modernization as US Scales Back Legacy Programs

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    As the U.S. Army scales back its armored vehicle programs, European nations are accelerating major modernization efforts, acquiring thousands of new armored fighting vehicles across multiple platforms. This article examines key programs in Greece, Romania, and the Netherlands, highlighting recent, local industrial involvement, competing international bids, and the broader implications of diverging transatlantic defense priorities.

    Rheinmetall Showcase Enhanced SSW40 Grenade Rifle at DEFEA 2025

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    Rheinmetall showcased its enhanced SSW40 grenade rifle at DEFEA 2025, a magazine-fed, semi-automatic 40mm launcher with advanced fire control and planned support for programmable airburst munitions. Designed for both low- and medium-velocity grenades, the SSW40 significantly expands the precision and range of squad-level firepower.

    U.S. Army 2025 Restructuring: Strategic Realignment and Industrial Impact

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    The U.S. Army’s 2025 restructuring marks a decisive pivot—from legacy platforms to precision fires, autonomy, and rapid mobility. While this transformation opens new opportunities in missiles, drones, and sustainment tech, it also puts pressure on traditional players. We break down the winners, the exposed, and what this means for investors and defense suppliers.

    Israel Pursues Loitering Weapons for Main Battle Tanks

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    The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) is evaluating initial proposals from some local companies to decide what types of loitering weapon systems will be deployed on Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava 4 main battle...

    Active Protection Systems (APS) – An Evolving Shield

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     Modern warfare, especially lessons from Ukraine, highlights the critical need for Active Protection Systems (APS) on armored vehicles. Dive into the evolving world of APS with this detailed overview covering leading systems like Israel's Trophy and Iron Fist, Russia's Arena-M, Germany's StrikeShield, Turkey's AKKOR and PULAT, China's GL-6, South Korea's KAPS, and India's latest developments. Explore their unique technologies, combat capabilities against ATGMs, drones, and top-attack threats, recent deployments (as of 2025), and the future trends shaping vehicle survivability.

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