Bundeswehr Secures €350M Ammunition Deal with Rheinmetall for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle
The German Bundeswehr has issued a call-off for several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition from an existing framework contract with Rheinmetall. The order, valued at over €350 million, including value-added tax, is part of a broader initiative to procure medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting...
Belgium’s John Cockerill to Acquire French Military Vehicle Supplier Arquus
John Cockerill, a supplier of light tank turrets and simulation systems, has entered an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group to acquire Arquus, Frances primary military vehicle supplier. The
BAE Systems Delivers First ACV Command and Control Variant to U.S. Marine...
BAE Systems has successfully delivered the initial Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant under the full-rate production contract to the U.S
Egypt Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet...
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Artis Unveils Sentinel Third-Generation Active Protection System to Defend Against Top-Attack Threats
Virginia-based defense contractor Artis has introduced the Sentinel third-generation Active Protection System (APS), aiming to revolutionize armored vehicle protection and address a critical gap in the U.S
U.S. Army’s Abrams Tanks Receive Maintenance at Lithuanian Workshop
The Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has announced the initiation of maintenance operations for Abrams main battle tanks from U.S
Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles
The Finnish Defence Forces have opted to acquire an additional 40 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, utilizing the supplementary purchase option embedded in the agreement inked with Patria in June 2023. The initial pact involved the procurement of 91 vehicles, and the appended option allowed for an additional purchase of up to 70 units
Ukrainian Army to Use Locally Assembled Isuzu Pick-ups for Quick Mobility
Ukraine aims to assemble ISUZU D-Max pickups this year to support Ukraine's Defense Forces. Oleksandr Dorosh, chairman of the Ataman enterprise's supervisory board was quoted as saying by Auto-Consulting
Most Leopard Tanks Unfit for Battle in Ukraine
Most Germany-supplied Leopard tanks are unfit for battle in Ukraine owing to lack of spares and poorly skilled technical personnel. In March 2023, Germany supplied Ukraine with 18 modern battle tanks but a majority of them are grounded due to lack of spare parts besides poorly trained Ukrainian repair personnel who have caused further damage to the tanks during repair attempts
Rheinmetall Hungary Constructs First Lynx KF41 IFV in Zalaegerszeg Plant
Rheinmetall Hungary has manufactured the first Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) at its production facility in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The production marks a key milestone for Rheinmetall's expansion of Europe's armored vehicle production capacity
Czech Republic Advances Talks with Germany for Joint Tank Acquisition, Aircraft Purchase...
Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová has disclosed that her country is in the process of advancing negotiations with Germany for a joint acquisition of Leopard 2A8 tanks. Simultaneously, talks are nearing completion for the purchase of C-390 Millennium transport aircraft and F-35 Lightning II fighter jets
Hungarian-Turkish JV Formed to Produce Gidran Armored Vehicles
The Rába Jármű Ltd., a subsidiary of Rába Járműipari Holding Nyrt
Ukraine Faces $5B Shortfall in Military Budget Amid Growing War Costs
MBDA Invests in Hybrid Drones, Maker of Jet-Electric Hydra 400 UAV
Indian Army Kills Three Terrorists in Kashmir's Shopian as Operation Keller Intensifies
South Korea to Assess K9, Cheonmu, Cheonma Weapon Systems for Upgrades
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...
