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Ukraine to Become First Operator of Rheinmetall's Caracal Air Assault Vehicles

November 15, 2023 @ 09:30 AM

Ukraine is set to become the first nation to deploy Caracal air assault vehicles, as announced by Rheinmetall on its official website. The anticipated delivery of five of these vehicles is scheduled for late 2023 or early 2024
Germany to Supply 25 Used Leopard Tanks to Ukraine

November 15, 2023 @ 03:55 AM

The Ukrainian government has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for Leopard 1 systems, comprising 25 main battle tanks (Leopard 1A5), five armored recovery vehicles (Bergepanzer 2), and two driver training tanks. The contract, financed by Germany and valued in the upper-two-digit million-euro range, includes training, logistics, spare parts, maintenance, and other support services
Russia's Rostec Exports Flight Booking System to Venezuelan Airline, Conviasa SA

October 17, 2023 @ 01:36 PM

Venezuela's Conviasa SA representatives started a two-week training program for the Leonardo ticket booking system, a Rostec and Sirena-Travel collaboration. During their visit, which spans from October 16 to 29, foreign specialists are set to receive comprehensive training, consultations, and insights into the successful implementation of the Leonardo system within Russian airlines
Rheinmetall Strikes German-Dutch $2B Airmobile Vehicles Deal

July 11, 2023 @ 05:37 AM

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)
EDGE Group to Manufacture CAR 816 Rifles in Malaysia

May 24, 2023 @ 08:38 AM

CARACAL, a subsidiary of EDGE Group, signed an agreement with Ketech Asia, for the production and resale of CARACALs CAR 816 in Malaysia. The agreement was signed by Hamad Al Ameri, CEO of CARACAL, and Mohd Nahar Mohd Nasir, CEO of Ketech Asia, at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023), being held in Langkawi, Malaysia, until 27 May
China's Diplomatic War against Taiwan Forces Honduras to Break Ties with Taipei

March 27, 2023 @ 05:58 AM

Honduras established diplomatic relations with China on Sunday, hours after it announced to break off ties with island nation Taiwan which China claims its own. Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Honduran counterpart Eduardo Enrique Reina met in Beijing and signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras on March 26 at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing
French Army to get Small Air-droppable, Helicopter-Portable All-Terrain Vehicle

June 29, 2022 @ 08:17 AM

The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has qualified the Fardier vehicle as part of its Float project intended for airborne troops and special forces, the first eight of which should be delivered by the end of the year.A small air-transportable, air-droppable and helicopter-portable all-terrain transport vehicle, the Fardier will make it possible to rapidly deploy commandos, to lighten the dismounted combatant in any zone, and to facilitate the self-defense of the deployment zones
Eurosatory 2022: Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz, ACS Showcase Caracal Airborne Vehicle

June 15, 2022 @ 05:29 AM

Rheinmetall, Mercedes-Benz and Armoured Car Systems (ACS) presented the Caracal airborne vehicle at the Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, France. The mobile 4x4 vehicle has been developed to cater to requirements of platforms for airborne or special operations units
France Procures H160M for Joint Light Helicopter Programme

December 23, 2021 @ 07:13 AM

The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the development and procurement of the H160M in the frame of the Light Joint Helicopter programme (HIL). The contract includes the development of several prototypes and the delivery of a first batch of 30 aircraft (21 for the army, 8 for the navy and one for the air force)
Morocco Eyeing French H225M Caracal Helicopters

December 13, 2021 @ 11:45 AM

The Royal Moroccan Air Force is reportedly planning to buy 8 H225M Caracal helicopter from France. Morocco is currently negotiating with Airbus for eight H225Ms, as per reports

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