Patria has presented its ARVE self-propelled howitzer prototype at its Arctic Event in Rovaniemi, Finland, from March 17 to 19, unveiling new defense platforms with a focus on sub-arctic infantry operations. The ARVE is based on the 155 K 98 towed howitzer and integrates the gun onto a SISU E13TP 8×8 truck, enhancing mobility while retaining the original weapons operation
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The Netherlands is upgrading its fleet of Puma AE unmanned aerial systems (UAS) through a contract with U.S
Norway has criticized fellow NATO members- Poland, Latvia, Estonia & Lithuania for considering withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention that bans signatory countries from deploying anti-personnel mines. “We are concerned by the news that Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland are now considering withdrawing from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
South Korea has established an intergovernmental joint consultative body to coordinate the future development, acquisition, and operation of the KUH-1 Surion helicopter, with key ministries and agencies holding an inaugural meeting on March 19 at the Seoul Defense Convention. The
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed messages to former U.S
France, Italy, and the United Kingdom have signed a contract for 218 additional Aster missiles and accelerated delivery of previously ordered missiles under a joint procurement agreement. The
Rheinmetall is considering using a Volkswagen automobile plant in Osnabrück, Germany, to produce infantry fighting vehicles and other armored vehicles, according to CEO Armin Papperger. Papperger said the plants heavy cranes make it suitable for military production
A day after the United States arm-twisted Ukraine into agreeing to peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to respond while his forces continue efforts to seize the Kursk region from Ukrainian control. Indications suggest that Russia may engage in peace talks after limiting Kyiv's options to negotiate land-for-land