Finland
The Finnish Defense Forces announced they will begin testing Semi-Active Laser (SAL) guided ammunition for South Korean 155/52 mm caliber K9 artillery systems and the new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled gun developed by Patria Group.
Germany
Germany’s KNDS DE has prepared a second prototype, PT-02, of the Leopard 2A-RC 3.0.
Czech Republic
The Czech Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Landsysteme.
Israel
Israel’s Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv awarded Elbit Systems contract for guided munitions.
United States
The United States Department of Defence (US DoD) has awarded Raytheon, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RTX Corporation, a contract for the development of the Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIICU.
Australia
BAE Systems Australia confirmed a five-year extension of the contract with the Canberra Ministry of Defense.
India
In India, the DRDO, the research and development organization of India’s Ministry of Defense, announced the successful completion of development trials of the light tank Zorawar.