Ukrainian Military Adds Upgraded BTR-80 APCs, BTS-4 Tanks
Ukroboronprom, handed over a batch of upgraded BTR-80 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and BTS-4 tanks.
Rheinmetal, Tatra to Set up Military Truck Manufacturing JV
A joint venture is to be established between Czech truck producer Tatra, owned by Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Rheinmetall Landsysteme, to manufacture Tatra brand of rugged military trucks. Rheinmetall and Czechoslovak Group (CSG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tactical military vehicles, a Rheinmetall press release said...
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Wins £860M Build Boxer Vehicles for Britain
Rheinmetall Landsysteme has awarded Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) a subcontract to manufacture more than 260 Boxer vehicles for the UK MODs Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme. The Command and Special Carrier variants will be produced at RBSLs facility in Telford, Shropshire
Differences with Germany Force Turkey to Seek South Korean Engine, Transmission for...
Turkey has sought engine and transmission from two South Korean companies for its Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) after its plans to import these systems from Germany suffered a setback due to political differences with Berlin. In addition, armor for the tank which were supposed to be procured from a French...
Rheinmetall to Supply German Bundeswehr with 342 Roll-Off Tipper Vehicles
Rheinmetall has begun serial delivery of 342 roll-off tipper vehicles to BwFuhrparkService GmbH (BwFPS), the state-owned enterprise in charge of the Bundeswehrs fleet of non-tactical vehicles. The first 69 logistic vehicles were transferred, to be followed by up to eight more trucks per week
BAE Systems to Perform Life-Extension of Swiss CV90 Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems Hägglunds has received a contract from the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (armasuisse) for the life-extension of the Swiss Armys CV9030, known as the “Schützenpanzer 2000.” The life-extension program of the CV9030 will keep the 186 vehicle fleet in service until 2040 and improves the platforms ability in certain areas
Nigeria Inducts Locally Built Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
The Nigerian Army has inducted eight EZUGWU Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles built locally by Command Engineering Depot (CED). The equipment were inducted into Operations Lafiya Dole and Sahel Sanity
OshoCorp to Supply Auxiliary Power Units for Indian T-72, T-90 Tanks
OshoCorp Global is selected by Indian Army for development & supply of Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) of Russian origin T-72 and T-90 Tanks. The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is an alternate source of power for the Fire Control System of the Tank and ancillaries, to cater for power requirements, while deployed in surveillance mode during a lull in battle, and during training, with a view to conserve the life of main engine of the Tank
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF41 IFV for US$13 Billion Australian Army Program
Rheinmetall has unveiled the first of three Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Australias $AUD18.1 billion (US$13
Rheinmetall to Supply Thermal Imaging Aiming Devices for Bundeswehr's Marder IFVs
Rheinmetall has been awarded a €27 million contract to extend service life of German Armys Marder infantry fighting vehicles. The contract includes supply of advanced Saphir 2
Russian Military Receives Modernized T-72B3 Tanks
Uralvagonzavod has delivered a batch of T-72B3 tanks to the Russian military. These tanks were upgraded by the company from T-72B to B3 standard under a state defense order
Ex-Mossad Agents Detail Decade-long Covert Hezbollah Pager Operation
British Army Tests Direct Energy Weapon against Drones
Korean Aerospace Launches Third Reconnaissance Satellite as Part of the 425 Project
Over 350 Palestinian Footballers, 400+ Athletes Killed by Israeli Forces in Gaza
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...