First Modernized Argentine Medium Tank Completes Technical Evaluation
Argentina has completed the technical evaluation of its modernized medium tank (TAM) to its 2CA2 version clearing the way for its serial production. The modernization was conducted by the Israeli company Elbit Systems together with an Argentinas Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona Sociedad Anónima (IMPSA)
Italy to Buy Leopards 2A8s, Upgrade Ariete Tanks
Italy will buy over a hundred German-made Leopard 2A8 tanks, and has drawn up a plan to upgrade its old 125-strong Ariete fleet. Italian junior defense minister Isabella Rauti announced this in the parliament while seeking their approval in hope to refresh the countrys tank fleet
Belarus Prime Minister Visits Russia’s UVZ Concern
Belarus Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko visited facilities of Rostec-owned Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) July 11 along with other top officials, making it first such visit by a Belarusian government delegation. Golovchenko was accompanied by UGV Concerns general director Alexander Potapov
Germany May Withdraw from Deal with Poland to Repair Ukraine-damaged Leopard Tanks
Germany may bow out of the deal with Poland to repair Leopard tanks damaged in the ongoing Ukraine war. A German defense ministry official told local newspaper
UK MoD Orders Munitions for $363M
The UK Ministry of Defence has tapped BAE Systems for the supply of munitions worth £280 million ($363 million). The order has an option to increase to more than £400 million ($518 million)
Rheinmetall Strikes German-Dutch $2B Airmobile Vehicles Deal
The German and Dutch armed forces have contracted with Rheinmetall to supply up to 3,058 Caracal airmobile platforms for €1.9 billion (a little over $2 billion)
Australia to Export 100 Boxer Armored Vehicles to Germany
Australia has agreed to transfer 100 Boxer heavy weapon carriers to Germany under a $1 billion deal signed between the two nations. Anthony Albanese, Australias Prime Minister, landed in Berlin on Sunday night and confirmed plans to seal the deal
Kongsberg Test-fires Remote Turret of Boxer Armored Vehicle
Kongsberg and KMW+NEXTER Defense Systems (KNDS) have conducted tests of the Protector RT60 remote turret mounted on the Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle. The Boxer integrated with the RT60 Remote Turret was first displayed at the opening of the KNDS Boxer manufacturing facility at WFEL, Stockport in May 2021
U.S. Army Orders 3GEN FLIR Advanced Targeting Systems
Raytheon has won a $117.5 million U
Turkey-made Cobra II Armored Vehicles Spotted in Ukraine
Ukraines armed forces have reportedly deployed Cobra II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armored Vehicle built by Turkish company Otokar. Several Cobra II vehicles have been photographed in the Kharkiv region
Brazil Refuses Clearance to Export 450 APCs Made by Iveco to Ukraine
Brazil has blocked Ukraines request for its allies to buy Iveco Defense Vehicles-built armored vehicles for its armed forces. Ukraines allies reportedly planned to 450 purchase Guarani 6×6 armored medical evacuation vehicles painted in red and yellow, to help its military evacuate the wounded from the battlefield
Taiwan to Buy U.S.-made 30mm Ammunition for Home-made Armored Vehicle
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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...
