Russian Forces using UBIM Combat Engineering Vehicle to Clear Obstacles in Ukraine
More than tanks and armored vehicles, Russian Forces in Ukraine are using the UBIM Combat Engineering Vehicle (CEV) to clear forested and debris-strewn paths in Ukraine. UBIM-CEV is a monstrous, 40-ton vehicle which due to its increasing utility, is referred to as "Weapon Z," or the weapon of victory
UK, Germany Mark Next Phase in Joint Tank Ammo Programme
Germany and the United Kingdom will work together on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition. UK National Armaments Director, Andy Start, met his German counterpart, Vice Admiral Carsten Stawitzki, at the Honourable Artillery Company in London, where they signed a Statement of Intent to work together on...
China's NORINCO Visits Argentina, Type 15 Tank Model Presented to Defense Minister
A delegation from Chinas NORINCO Group visited Argentina on April 26 to reportedly offer Type 15 battle tanks. This was reported by
European Country Orders IFV Ammo from Rheinmetall
Rheinmetall said it booked an “important order” worth €200 million to supply ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to a European country. Shipment is due to take place in 2023-2025
Germany Buys 227 BvS10 All-Terrain Armored Vehicles for $400M
Germany is investing in an additional 227 BvS10 armored all-terrain vehicles produced by BAE Systems. The German contract, worth around $400 million, follows the
Modernized Altay Tank with Indigenous Systems Delivered to Turkish Army for Tests
Two modernized Altay tanks fitted with indigenous systems have been delivered to the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) for evaluation. New capabilities of the Altay include an “active protection system, improved armor system, renewed fire control system, renewed vehicle control system, concentrated power group
Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to Develop All-new Rocket Artillery for Germany
Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Germany with a rocket artillery system. Under this collaboration, the companies will explore potential joint opportunities in areas such as research and development, production and other activities
Rosoboronexport Launches Typhoon-K Armored Vehicle on the Foreign Market
Rosoboronexport, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation has begun promoting fully imported Typhoon-K armored vehicles of the K-53949 model to foreign markets. Rosoboronexport presented the Typhoon-K family produced exclusively from Russian-made components
BAE Systems, Norway’s Ritek AS to Produce New CV90 Variants for Sweden...
BAE Systems has signed a contract with Norwegian company Ritek AS to produce two new CV90 variants -- Forward Maintenance vehicle and Combat Engineer variant -- for Sweden. The work will be carried out in cooperation with BAE Systems Hägglunds, the designer and producer of the CV90 combat vehicles
Germany Orders Upgrade of 143 PUMA IFVs to S1
Germanys Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded Projekt System & Management GmbH (PSM) an order to retrofit a further 143 Puma infantry fighting vehicles. PSM is a joint venture of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall
Sweden Orders 20 Patria Armoured Vehicles
Finnish company Patria said it signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Procurement Agency (FMV) for 20 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles. The first deliveries of the vehicles, which in Sweden will be called “Pansarterrängbil 300”, will take place within 2023
Germany Joins Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System Project
Germany has signed an agreement on joining the Finland-led Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS). CAVS is based on the 6 x 6 armoured vehicle developed by Patria
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
Second Indian Air Force Jaguar Crash in Less Than a Month Kills...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...