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Feb- 2025 -

5 February

HENSOLDT is introducing three new optronic systems for Leopard 2A8 tank, Puma, and Boxer fighting vehicles.

Historic German Rail Plant to Build Tanks Under Defense Deal

Defense group KNDS will turn an old train factory in eastern Germany into a production plant for tanks and other military vehicles.

5 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Russia Adding US-Made Armored Personnel Carrier to Military Arsenal

Russia has announced that a US-made armored personnel carrier captured from Ukraine’s forces will be integrated into its military arsenal.

4 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

Taiwanese Army Begins Training on US-Supplied Abrams Tanks

The Taiwanese Army has officially begun training on the first batch of M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks, which arrived from the US in December 2024.

Jan- 2025 -

30 January

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks

Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.

29 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

29 January

Europe

Ukrainian Soldiers of 1st/30th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, role-playing as the opposition force, jump off a BMP-1 and BTR-80 while conducting round robin training during Exercise Rapid Trident 17 at the International Peace Keeping Security Centre in Yavoriv, Ukraine Sept, 12, 2017. Rapid Trident 17 will provide participating nations with the opportunity to improve theatre security cooperation within Eastern Europe, enhance interoperability amongst NATO members and partners, and to combine capabilities to operate joint, multinational and integrated security operations. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zachery Perkins)

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Refurbished 150 Soviet BTR-70 Vehicles for Military Partner

Polish mobility developer Mista has overhauled more than 150 BTR-70 8x8 armored personnel carriers for a defense partner.

28 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

French Army Receives First MEPAC Armored Vehicle

The French defense procurement agency has delivered the first of 54 MEPAC armored vehicles to the country's army.

27 January

Europe

Romanian soldiers assigned to the Black Wolves, 151st Multinational Battle Group ground guide a Piranha V Infantry Fighting Vehicle in a combined arms live fire exercise during Anakonda23 at Nowa Deba, Poland, May 15, 2023. Anakonda23 is Poland's premier national exercise that strives to train, integrate and maintain tactical readiness and increase interoperability in a joint multinational environment, complimenting the 4th Inf. Div.'s mission in Europe, which is to participate in multinational training and exercises across the continent while collaborating with NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's Forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Acquire 150 Piranha Combat Vehicles in 2025

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 150 more Piranha 5 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles for the armed forces later this year.

27 January

Americas

All Terrain Logistics and Tactical Support (ATLAS) vehicle. Photo: ND Defense

Rojoef Manuel

ND Defense to Assemble Medium Tactical Truck Prototype for US Marines

The US Department of Defense has awarded ND Defense a $17.2-million contract to produce a Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) prototype for the Marine Corps.

23 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

UK Unveils First Homegrown Boxer Armored Vehicle

The UK has unveiled the “first fully British-made” Boxer armored vehicle at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference in Farnborough.

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