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16 February

Estonia Procures 12 Additional Caesar Howitzers From France

Estonia has signed a contract with France and KNDS for the acquisition of 12 additional Caesar self-propelled howitzers.

13 February

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen with Bravo Surgical Company, 3d Medical Battalion, survey the surrounding area for hostiles during a convoy simulation, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 19, 2022. The purpose of the training was to familiarize hospital corpsmen on their additional duties when assigned to an operational unit, increasing readiness and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Rojoef Manuel

Obsidian Solutions Group to Deliver Vehicle Training Support for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has awarded Virginia-based Obsidian Solutions Group a contract to support the force’s vehicle training efforts.

13 February

US Marines egress an Amphibious Combat Vehicle to secure the beach at Hwajin-ri, South Korea, during a simulated amphibious assault

Bea Castañeda

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: A Guide to the US Marines’ Next‑Gen Powerhouse

This explainer unpacks the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, tracing how it replaces legacy platforms, improves survivability, and supports modern expeditionary warfare from sea to land.

12 February

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ukraine Introduces ‘Sunray’: A Silent Laser Weapon Against Aerial Drones

Ukraine is turning to a new, low-cost weapon in its fight against aerial drones: a silent laser system known as “Sunray.”

11 February

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden to Launch Combat Vehicle 90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a contract with HB Utveckling AB to launch a life-extension program for all variants of the Combat Vehicle 90.

11 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Saudi Arabia Debuts Fire Support Vehicle With Distinctive Layout, 105mm Punch

From tight city streets to vast desert corridors, Saudi forces can now deliver 105mm firepower with enhanced speed and visibility, thanks to a bold new crew-forward vehicle design.

10 February

Inder Singh Bisht

Norway, UK Advance in Common Armoured Vehicle Program With R&D Agreement

Norway and the UK have signed the research and development agreement of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System program.

10 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

India Develops ‘World’s Most Compact’ AI-Driven Laser Sniper Mounted on UGV

India is sharpening its toolkit for future warfare with the rollout of the “world’s most compact” AI-powered laser sniper, mounted on a nimble unmanned ground vehicle.

9 February