Maldives Unveils U.A.E.-Built Armoured Vehicles Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The Maldives has publicly unveiled five Ajban 442A armoured military vehicles purchased from the United Arab Emirates, in a move that highlights its growing focus on military preparedness under President Mohammed Muizzu. The previously undisclosed procurement came to public attention when the vehicles were seen being unloaded at Hulhulé Island earlier...
Franco-German MGCS Battle Tank Program Moves Ahead with New Project Company
The Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) program advanced a step further with the formal establishment of a joint project company on April 10, 2025, in Cologne, Germany. The newly created
Russian BMPT ‘Terminator’ Armored Fighting Vehicle Survives ATGM Strikes, Gets EW System
A Russian BMPT "Terminator" armored fighting vehicle (AFV) reportedly survived two direct hits from anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) during fighting near the village of Ilyinka in the Donetsk direction, according to a report from the Russian military newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda. The incident occurred while a unit of the Russian Armed...
Patria NEMO Mortar Systems to Be Integrated into New Lynx IFV Variant...
Patria has signed a supply agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Hungary for the delivery of its turreted 120 mm NEMO mortar systems, which will be integrated into a new variant of the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle under Hungarys Zrinyi defence programme. The
Israel Inks $26.6M Deal for Merkava Tank, Tiger APC Spare Parts
Israels Ministry of Defense has signed a new NIS 100 million (approximately $26.6 million) contract with Esut Ashkelon to manufacture and supply critical spare parts for the Israel Defense Forces Merkava tanks and Tiger armored personnel carriers (APCs)
Greece, France Seal Deal to Build New 8×8 Armoured Vehicle PHILOCTETES
Greek defence manufacturer METLEN Energy & Metals has signed an exclusive partnership with KNDS France to produce the VBCI PHILOCTETES, Frances latest generation 8×8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV). This is the first time KNDS France has entered into such an agreement abroad for its 8×8 armoured platform
BAE Systems Hägglunds introduces CV90120 light tank, a Lighter Alternative...
BAE Systems Hägglunds has unveiled the CV90120-T light tank at the recent LAAD show in Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil which is projected as a lighter, more versatile tanks compared the German Leopard 2A8. In January 2025, it was reported that the Slovak Ministry of Defense was interested in purchasing Swedish CV90120-T light tanks as an alternative to the expensive Leopard 2A8
U.S. Army Orders Oshkosh PLS A2 Trucks Worth $95M
Oshkosh Defense has received a $95 million order from U.S
Thales’ Hybrid Kits to Support French Army Vehicle Communications with 5G, OneWeb
The French Armaments Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a
Denmark Joins Multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
Denmark has
Russian Arena-M Active Protection Shown to Intercept Anti-tank Missiles
Russia has demonstrated the Arena-M active protection system intercepting anti-tank missiles attacking from above, as shown in newly released test footage published by Rosoboronexport. The video features two interception scenarios: one against an anti-tank grenade approaching parallel to the ground and another against an unidentified missile attacking from above
South Korea Bolsters Space Surveillance with Fourth Military Satellite Launch
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
China, Indonesia Hold First Meeting of Foreign and Defense Ministers
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
