Komatsu Expands Western U.S. Parts Network with 270,000 sq ft Arizona Distribution Hub **MESA, Arizona** — Komatsu is significantly expanding its parts and service infrastructure in the Western United States with the planned opening of a new 270,000-square-foot parts distribution facility in Mesa, Arizona. The facility, scheduled to
**LIEBHERR, Germany / NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia** — Liebherr has delivered the first LTM 1400-6.1 mobile crane to the Australian market. The 450-tonne crane, the world's most powerful six-axle mobile crane, has been acquired by family-owned Everwilling Group, based in New South Wales. The new crane replaces Everwilling'
Epiroc, the Swedish mining and infrastructure equipment and productivity partner, and SANY Group, one of the world's largest heavy machinery manufacturers, have signed a strategic global partnership agreement that could reshape the pace of electrification in the mining industry. The agreement, formalised at SANY Industrial Park in Changsha,
Volvo CE has started serial production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric articulated haulers, becoming the first manufacturer to mass-produce battery-electric machines in this size class.
Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added serious tonnage to its -11 series with the launch of the SK850LC-11, an 85-ton conventional excavator that now sits at the top of the company's North American lineup. Weighing in at roughly 186,000 to 192,300 pounds (86,500–87,200
Oshkosh Defense Secures $142M in FMTV A2 Orders as Global Demand Continues Oshkosh, Wis. — Oshkosh Defense has secured $142 million in new orders for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 platform, the company announced June 10. The orders come from both U.S. and international defense forces, reflecting
The Trump administration's June 1 proclamation cuts Section 232 tariffs on construction equipment from 25% to 15%, but introduces new metal-content documentation requirements that will reshape compliance for OEMs and importers.
Milrem Robotics, the Estonian developer of the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), has opened a dedicated assembly line in Born, the Netherlands, in partnership with VDL Defentec. The first Dutch-built THeMIS units have already been handed over to the Dutch government as part of a pledge to deliver more than
Develon, the construction equipment brand of South Korea's HD Hyundai Group, has secured a contract to supply up to 70 DD130 crawler dozers to the Polish Army — a deal that marks the brand's first major military equipment contract in Europe and signals a significant shift in
Rheinmetall has signed a definitive agreement to sell its struggling civilian Power Systems division to Munich-based industrial investment firm Aequita for a provisional €350 million (approx. $406 million), marking one of the final steps in the German defense giant's transformation into a pure-pl
When the U.S. Army needed a new heavy dump truck to replace the aging AM General MM917 — a platform that had served for more than 40 years — it turned to an unlikely source: the commercial construction site. The result is the Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT), a
Less than three years after losing the JLTV A2 contract, Oshkosh Defense is positioning itself for a return to the program—this time as a second-source supplier for the US Marine Corps. The Marine Corps published a Request for Information (RFI) on May 27, 2026, seeking a second supplier for
Construction Equipment
JCB unveils its largest X Series excavator ever — the 50-tonne 520X — alongside new compaction equipment and the 715 ADT at Hillhead 2026.
Contracts & Orders
Poland has signed contracts worth 60 billion złoty ($16.5 billion) to produce infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, support vehicles, and artillery ammunition — all built domestically by Polish defense manufacturers. The deals, signed May 30 at Huta Stalowa Wola in southeastern Poland, represent the first major tranche of the EU&
Defense Mobility
The Norwegian Army has taken delivery of its last 25 armored trucks from Rheinmetall MAN, completing the first phase of a major fleet modernization that replaces decades-old Scania trucks.
Construction Equipment
# Scania Invests €70M in Angers Plant for Electric Truck Production
Defense Mobility
The United States Army is about to put the first M1E3 Abrams prototypes into the hands of soldiers for operational testing this summer — a full five years ahead of the original 2032 timeline. Four prototypes in what the Army calls a “transitional configuration” will be delivered to the 1
Construction Equipment
World First: JCB Launches Production 3CX Hydrogen Backhoe Loader JCB has taken the wraps off the 3CX Hydrogen, the world's first production-series backhoe loader powered by a hydrogen combustion engine. The machine marks a significant milestone in the construction equipment industry's shift toward zero-emission solutions for
Construction Equipment
JCB Enters the 50-Tonne Class with the New 520X Excavator Hillhead 2026, Buxton, UK — JCB is stepping into new territory. The British manufacturer has unveiled the 520X, its largest and most powerful X-Series crawler excavator to date, slotting into the 50-tonne class — a segment JCB has never seriously contested before.
Breaking News
Norway is leading Europe in electric heavy truck adoption. Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz are now delivering battery-electric tractor units and construction trucks at scale — with registrations up 44% year-on-year.
Autonomy & Robotics
Liebherr has introduced the R 9100 Generation 8, a 100-tonne mining excavator that replaces the G6 model. It is the smallest machine in Liebherr's mining portfolio and the third Gen 8 model to launch, following the R 9600 and R 9300. The backhoe version enters production in Q2
Defense Mobility
Kongsberg Secures EUR 500M NASAMS Air Defense Contract with Denmark Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a EUR 500 million contract (approximately NOK 5.8 billion) with the Danish government for the delivery of NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defense systems. Denmark becomes the 14th nation to adopt
Breaking News
Caterpillar's 301.9 Electric mini excavator has entered full commercial production in 2026. The 2.2-tonne zero-emission machine offers 8 hours runtime with a 32 kWh battery pack.
Breaking News
The electrification of heavy construction equipment has moved from trade show concepts to serial production. In 2026, contractors in Europe can ord