Babcock Unveils New Medium Wheelbase General Logistics Vehicle at Eurosatory-2024
Babcock has introduced its latest addition to the General Logistics Vehicle (GLV) family—the medium wheelbase variant—at Eurosatory-2024 exhibition in Paris. This vehicle joins the long wheelbase version, which was first showcased at last years Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF41 with Leonardo’s HITFACT MkII Turret at Eurosatory 2024
Rheinmetall has introduced the Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
HENSOLDT to Supply Optical Vision Systems for PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicles
HENSOLDT is supplying an unspecified number of optical vision systems for the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. The customers are KNDS and Rheinmetall, which produce and distribute the PUMA through their joint venture, PSM GmbH
BAE Systems Showcases Fourth AMPV Prototype at Eurosatory 2024 with New Modular
BAE Systems has unveiled its fourth Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) prototype at the ongoing Eurosatory-2024 exhibition equipped with a common top plate, known as the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP), highlighting the vehicle's capability to integrate various equipment packages for international deployment. This prototype is configured with Oshkosh Defenses Medium Caliber...
Patria Unveils New Armored Tracked All-Terrain Platform ‘FAMOUS’ at Eurosatory
Finnish armored vehicle manufacturer Patria introduced ‘
KNDS Unveils Upgraded Leopard, Leclerc Tank Concepts
KNDS, the joint venture between KMW and Nexter Defense Systems, is set to
Rheinmetall to Start Building Lynx IFVs in Ukraine from 2024
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 to Present CV90MkIV IFV with New Turret at Eurosatory 2024
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
German Army Orders 1515 Rheinmetall Trucks
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
Leonardo-KNDS Negotiations on Italy’s Main Battle Tank Hit Roadblock
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
Rheinmetall Opens Leopard Tanks, Marder IFV Repair Facility in Ukraine
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
Rheinmetall to Integrate MBDA's Small Anti-Drone Missile onto Skyranger 30 Armored Vehicle
Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate MBDA's Small Anti Drone Missile (SADM) into the Skyranger 30 and other Rheinmetall military vehicles. The new guided missile effectively counters small and medium-sized drones with a high hit probability at long distances, while the Skyranger 30's 30mm cannon provides efficient mobile defense against airborne threats at shorter ranges
Ukrainian Forces to Get Reward Points for Killing Russian Soldiers, Destroying Equipment
Japan Seeks India's Participation in Sixth-gen Fighter Project
South Korea Reports 600 North Korean Troops Killed Fighting For Russia In
The Netherlands Establishes New Center to Manage Long-Range Weapon Deployment
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...
