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
The Netherlands is upgrading its fleet of Puma AE unmanned aerial systems (UAS) through a contract with U.S
France plans to station Rafale F5 fighter jets armed with ASN4G hypersonic nuclear cruise missiles at Luxeuil Air Base near the German border, expanding its nuclear deterrence program. President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement during a visit to the airbase, outlining a $1
Indra and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed an agreement to propose an upgrade for the Spanish Leopard 2 E main battle tanks combat system, incorporating technologies compatible with future C4I solutions. The companies, which originally co-produced the tanks fire control and C4I systems, will continue their collaboration under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Rheinmetall Defence Australia has started assembling the first Multi Ammunition Soft Kill (MASS) shipsets in Australia for installation on Royal Australian Navy vessels. The MASS system is an off-board countermeasure designed to protect naval ships by confusing incoming missiles and other threats
Indias Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with Russias Rosoboronexport to procure 1,000-horsepower (HP) engines for upgrading the Indian Army's T-72 tanks. The engines will be delivered in fully assembled, completely knocked down, and semi-knocked down forms
Lockheed Martin has secured a
Collins Aerospace has completed testing of a demonstrator for its Enhanced Power and Cooling System (EPACS), designed to replace the F-35s existing power and thermal management system (PTMS). The system provides more than twice the cooling capacity of the current PTMS, supporting planned upgrades for the aircrafts lifecycle
Saab has received a
The French carrier strike group (CSG), led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is set to arrive in Subic Bay and Manila on February 22 as part of its Clemenceau 25 mission in the Indo-Pacific, the French Embassy in Manila announced. The visit marks the