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Sep- 2024 -

5 September

Europe

Joe Saballa

Dutch Army to Have Own Tank Battalion for First Time in 13 Years: Report

The Netherlands has announced plans to re-establish its own tank battalion after getting rid of all its tanks in 2011.

3 September

War

Khorunzhy armored personnel carrier based on the Soviet BTR-60 system

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Greenlights Supply of Soviet Khorunzhy Armored Vehicles to Military

Ukraine has approved distribution of Khorunzhy armored personnel carriers to the armed forces to defend against Russia’s aggression.

3 September

War

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Viking Amphibious Vehicles From the Netherlands

The Netherlands has sent 28 Bandvagn S10 “Viking” amphibious vehicles to Ukraine to support its defense against Russia’s continuing invasion.

Aug- 2024 -

30 August

Land

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

27 August

War

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — U.S. Department of Defense supplied Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles delivered to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 6-8, 2024 are prepared for transfer to Kenyan personnel deployed to the Caribbean nation as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The MSS Mission is utilizing 10 MRAPs transferred to it to help the Haitian National Police restore security in regions impacted by widespread gang violence. The MRAPs were delivered as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support to Haitian-led security efforts in the country. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft began delivering 24 additional MRAPs to Port-au-Prince Aug. 23 for transfer to the MSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

Rojoef Manuel

US to Deliver More MaxxPro Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Warfighters in Haiti

The US Southern Command has begun supplying 24 additional MaxxPro armored fighting vehicles for Kenyan forces in Haiti.

23 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo DRS to Produce Bridging Vehicles for US, Romania

Leonardo DRS has accepted a $49-million contract to manufacture additional Joint Assault Bridge systems for the US and Romania.

22 August

Land

Joe Saballa

Rheinmetall Demos ‘Keiler’ Next-Gen Mine Clearing Vehicle

Rheinmetall has demonstrated the capabilities of its Keiler Next Generation tactical armored breaching vehicle.

21 August

Land

Pansarbandvagn 302 armored personnel carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Approves Swedish Pansarbandvagn 302 Personnel Carriers for Military Use

Ukraine has authorized the distribution of the Swedish Pansarbandvagn 302 armored personnel carrier to the armed forces.U

20 August

Land

Ukrainian soldier on top of a South African Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle. Photo: NMFTE via Telegram

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Operating South African Mbombe 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are operating an Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle under the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" unit.

19 August

Land

Terrängbil 24 (Sisu GTP 4x4) armored personnel carriers

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Accepts First Army GTP Armored Personnel Carriers From Finland

Sweden has accepted its first batch of a planned 260 GTP armored personnel carriers from Finland for the Swedish Army.

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