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20 May

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is unloaded from the United States Army Vessel SSGT Robert T. Kuroda at Tanjung Perak Port in Indonesia during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023. *** Local Caption *** At the invitation of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), Australia is contributing over 125 personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS23). SGS23 is an TNI and United States Indo Pacific Command led bilateral training activity. It is focused on joint operations with international partners in and around East Java in Indonesia from 31 August to 13 September. Held since 2009, the ADF first participated in 2022, and in 2023 is contributing an Australian Army force element including a Troop of M1A1 Abrams tanks from the 1st Armoured Regiment. The contingent also includes an Infantry Platoon from the 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australian Regiment, command and control elements, and a range of armoured vehicles, trucks and recovery vehicles.

Australia Sends First Batch of Retired M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine

Australia’s Department of Defence has dispatched an initial tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks pledged to Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion.

20 May

Americas

A Mack Common Tactical Truck is seen on display at what appears to be an arms/miitary exhibit. The 8-wheel truck is painted deep green. It has a cargo container in the back, painted a dull gray.

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Mack Defense to Build Next-Gen Tactical Truck Prototypes for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has contracted Mack Defense to develop two mock-up vehicles for the service’s Medium Tactical Truck program.

19 May

Americas

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US Army Launches Uber, Lyft Ride-Share on Military Bases

The US Army has teamed with Uber and Lyft for a ride-sharing program to boost transportation access for soldiers and their families living on base.

19 May

Europe

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Ukrainian Warfighters to Receive 400 Camilino APCs From Italy

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has announced it will send VCC-2 Camilino armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continued aggression.

16 May

Europe

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Hungary Receives Three Leopard Tanks, First Leguan Mobile Bridge

The Hungarian Defence Forces has taken delivery of three Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks and their first Leguan 2HU armored vehicle-launched bridge as part of a contract signed in 2018.

16 May

Europe

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EM&E Group Launches Ferox 6×6 Armored Vehicle

Spanish defense contractor EM&E Group has exhibited its new Ferox 6x6 armored vehicle at an international military solutions exhibit in Madrid.

16 May

Asia Pacific

Taimas 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

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Kazakhstan Showcases ‘Taimas’ 8×8 Armored Combat Vehicle

Kazakhstan’s armed forces have unveiled the Taimas 8x8 next-generation wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to the public.

12 May

Land

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US Hands Second M1A2 Abrams Batch to Poland

The US has delivered additional M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland in support of a foreign military sale signed in 2022.

8 May

Land

Linkeus project with Akeron firing operations on Sherpa vehicle. Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. September 29th 2022. © MBDA/Laurent Guichardon.

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Cyprus Orders Sherpa Armored Vehicles With Akeron Missile Launchers From Arquus

Arquus has confirmed a deal to supply Sherpa station wagon vehicles equipped with Akeron missile launchers for the Cypriot National Guard.

5 May

Land

M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System (HERCULES) vehicles

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BAE Systems, PGZ to Maintain Polish HERCULES Armored Recovery Fleet

BAE Systems has partnered with PGZ Capital Group to secure the state-owned company’s role in supporting the Polish Armed Forces’ new M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lifting Extraction System vehicles.

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