Germanys Rheinmetall has revealed plans to start producing Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine this year, besides producing artillery ammunition in the battle-ravaged country. On June 12, Rheinmetall and Ukraine, represented by the Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic cooperation during the “Ukraine Recovery Conference” in Berlin
BAE Systems will showcase the CV90MkIV Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) with a new turret at Eurosatory 2024, scheduled to be held this month in Villepinte near Paris from June 17-21. This configuration will soon be delivered to Slovakia and the Czech Republic, in close cooperation with their defence industries
Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Bundeswehr for the delivery of an additional 1,515 logistic vehicles, including 265 protected swap-body systems. This order, part of the framework contract for swap-body systems (WLS) signed in June 2020, is largely financed by the Bundeswehr's special fund
The Slovak Ministry of Defense has initiated an investigation into the illegal transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) signed an MoU with PT Intercrus Aero Indonesia today to develop, certify, manufacture, and commercialize the Intercrus Sola, an electric VTOL aircraft for urban air mobility. The agreement was signed by PTDI's Director of Commerce, Technology & Development, Moh
Leonardo has announced the interruption of negotiations with the French firm, KNDS to define a common configuration for the Italian Armys Main Battle Tank program. A Leonardo press release said, “despite the efforts undertaken,” the negotiations to define a common configuration for the Main Battle Tank (MBT) have been interrupted indicating a divergence of views on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) which seeks to develop a common tank and other components within the MCGS system for European nations including France, Germany and Italy
The Dutch Defense Ministry has announced the procurement of new 120mm mortars to be integrated into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. These systems, manufactured by the Swedish company BAE Hägglunds, are set to provide enhanced mobility and firepower to armored infantry units for an extended period
Anduril Industries is expanding its facility in Mississippi with the aim of increasing the annual production capacity of tactical-scale solid rocket motors (SRMs) from
John Cockerill has been commissioned to adapt and supply BV-206 vehicles to the Ukrainian Army. This follows the modernization of several M113 vehicles already delivered by the Belgian Ministry of Defense to the Ukrainian army to help it in its conflict with Russia
Rheinmetall together with its partner, Ukrainian Defense Industry LLC inaugurated its maintenance and repair center in western Ukraine yesterday. The facility will initially repair the Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicle and later the Leopard Tanks