German Bundeswehr Asks Rheinmetall to Upgrade PUMA IFVs
German Bundeswehr today signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to upgrade the first lot of their Puma infantry fighting vehicles, bringing them up to a uniform enhanced design status. This contract worth over half a billion euros was issued through the joint venture company PSM GmbH
Turkish Firm to Export 46 Mine-resistant Vehicles to Tunisia
Turkish automotive manufacturer, BMC has received a contract to export 41 Kirpi (Hedgehog) mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles and five Kirpi 4x4 ambulances to Tunisia. Shipments of the vehicles will be made in batches in the coming months
French DGA, Nexter Launch Upgrade Program of first 50 Leclerc Tanks
The French Director General Armaments (DGA) launched the renovation by Nexter Systems of the first 50 Leclerc tanks for the benefit of the French army. A total of 200 tanks will be renovated and upgraded to integrate the Leclercs into project SCORPION by equipping it with information and command system (SICS)...
ARTEC Completes Delivery of GTK Boxer Vehicles to German Bundeswehr
ARTEC GmbH, on behalf of its parent companies Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall, officially handed over the last of the Boxer armoured transport vehicles (GTK) ordered to date by the Bundeswehr to representatives of the Federal procurement agency (BAAINBw) and the Ministry of Defence. The contract CCG 2nd batch, which was...
British Challenger 3 Tanks to be Integrated with Israel-made Trophy APS
The UK Ministry of Defence selected Trophy Active Protection System (APS) manufactured by Israeli firm Rafael to integrate them on the Army's Challenger 3 main battle tanks. The selection is a result of a study conducted by the UK MOD as part of an upgrade program led by prime contractor Rheinmetall...
U.S. Army Project to Replace Tent-based Command Posts with Vehicle-Based Systems Moves...
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Ukraine Delivers Dozor-B Armored Vehicle to the U.S.
Ukraine has delivered a unit of Dozor-B armored vehicle to the U.S
Turkey-made Kaplan TRG-300 MLRS Arrive in Bangladesh
Turkey's Kaplan TRG-300 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) arrived in Bangladesh under a deal reportedly worth $60 million. The Roketsan-developed MLRS systems were handed over to the Bangladesh Army in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Chief of General Staff of Bangladesh General Aziz Ahmed and other officials
China’s Type 15 Light Tank Gains Versatility
Chinas Type 15 light tank developed for deployment in mountainous regions has been adapted for an amphibious role besides equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) for operations in open areas under heavy defensive conditions. In February 2021, the Type 15 tank officially entered service with the People's Liberation Army Ground Forces (PLAGF) Xinjiang Military Command
Slovenia Takes Delivery of Oshkosh JLTV 4x4 Combat Vehicles
Slovenian Army (Slovenskavojska) has taken delivery of 4x4 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) manufactured by American company Oshkosh Defense. “Modernization of Slovenskavojska has finally begun
Netherlands MoD Okays Purchase of 179 Small All-terrain Patrol Vehicles
The Netherlands MoD has approved the purchase of 179 small all-terrain patrol vehicles for the Marine Corps to replace some of the current BV206D, Viking and Landrover vehicles which are at the end of their lifespan. While no manufacturer has been shortlisted, a civilian or military vehicle 'off the shelf' that already complies as much as possible the Dutch MoDs requirements and can be adapted
Prototype Fabrication Begins for Britain’s Boxer Mechanized Infantry Vehicle
Welding work began today for the fabrication of prototypes and subsequent series production of the Boxer Mechanized Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme under which British Army is procuring over 500 Boxer vehicles. Under the aegis of Artec GmbH, a joint venture of Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Rheinmetall will fabricate first prototypes at its plant in Kassel, Germany which will also make the the first series vehicles
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
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...
