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Lithuania to Defer Tanks Purchase, Buy Air Defense Systems Instead

April 22, 2024 @ 07:16 AM

Lithuania is reevaluating its defense procurement strategy, with a focus on prioritizing the acquisition of air defense systems while deferring the supply of tanks. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas has proposed restructuring the plan, advocating for the creation of a tank company initially instead of proceeding directly to a tank battalion

New Generation T-80BVM Tanks Being Assembled at Russian Plant

April 20, 2024 @ 06:11 AM

T-80BVM tanks, equipped with a range of improvements including new camouflage, a canopy for protection against top attack weapons, and a turret protection system, are currently undergoing assembly at a plant located in the Omsk region. The Russian Defense Ministry announced on April 19th that Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was briefed...

Germany Approves Procurement of Puma Simulator, Practice Rockets for Tiger Helicopter

April 19, 2024 @ 08:40 AM

The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the procurement of the AGDUS (Ausbildungsgerät Duellsimulator) system for the infantry fighting vehicle Puma on April 10. Additionally, supplementary practice rockets will be purchased for the Tiger attack helicopter

Indian Army, DRDO Test Indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile System

April 15, 2024 @ 01:20 PM

Indian Army and the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) have tested the indigenously designed and developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. The MPATGM underwent multiple field evaluations in various flight configurations, Indian defence ministry confirmed in a statement

Turkey’s Aselsan Showcases Modernization Package for Chilean Leopard 2 Tanks

April 12, 2024 @ 06:43 AM

Turkey's Aselsan unveiled a modernization package for upgrading the Chilean Army's Leopard 2A4CHL main battle tanks at the FIDAE 2024 exhibition in Chile. In July 2023, Aselsan and the local company Famae signed an

Australia Inks Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier Vehicle Production Contract

April 11, 2024 @ 05:25 AM

Rheinmetall has announced that Australia has signed the production contract for 123 Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier vehicles with more than 100 of those vehicles to be exported from Australia for use by the German Army. This is Australias largest foreign military export to Germany

Russian Troops Receive Modernized Msta-S, Akatsiya Self-Propelled Artillery Systems

April 6, 2024 @ 07:30 AM

Russian troops have recently received deliveries of the upgraded 2S19M1 Msta-S and 2S3M Akatsiya self-propelled artillery systems, alongside a shipment of third-generation BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles. The modernized Msta-S is now equipped with a digital automated guidance and fire control system, enabling its integration into reconnaissance and strike operations

French Army Receives First Batch of Modernized Light Armored Vehicles for 2024

April 1, 2024 @ 07:31 AM

The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced the delivery of the first four regenerated light armored vehicles (VBL-R) for the year 2024. These vehicles were handed over to the Army on February 26, the DGA said in a

Israeli Military to Soon Receive Oshkosh Joint Light Tactical Vehicles

April 1, 2024 @ 06:32 AM

Israels Defense Ministry has confirmed that Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) produced by the U.S

Hanwha's K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Poised to Secure Export Deal with Latvia

March 28, 2024 @ 06:56 AM

Hanwha Aerospace's K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle seems to be on the brink of securing an export deal with Latvia this year. This information was first reported by

BAE Systems Presents Latest Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Prototype at AUSA Global Force...

March 27, 2024 @ 05:46 AM

BAE Systems has displayed the third prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) equipped with the External Mission Equipment Package (ExMEP) at the 2024 AUSA Global Force Symposium. ExMEP, also referred to as the universal top plate, serves as a standardized integration point across all AMPV hull structures

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