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Jan- 2026 -

7 January

US Army Gives First Look at the M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

M1E3 next-gen Abrams is the US Army’s latest tank prototype, with advanced software, enhanced mobility for complex terrain, upgraded lethality, an autoloader, and next-generation sensors.

6 January

Europe

Soldiers stand and communicate beside a Leopard battle tank positioned on open terrain during daylight, with crew members visible on the turret and the main gun facing forward under a clear sky

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leopards Out: Spain Bets on Indra for Futuristic Main Battle Tanks

The future of Spain’s armored forces may rest on a new mission given to Indra: developing a next-gen replacement for the country’s aging Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

Dec- 2025 -

16 December

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

Hungary Receives Full Fleet of 44 Leopard 2A7HU Tanks From KNDS

KNDS Deutschland has completed the delivery of all 44 Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks to the Hungarian Army.

11 December

Europe

Manufacturer KNDS has ordered more than 300 mtu MB 873 engines from Rolls-Royce to power new Leopard 2 battle tanks. Mehr als 300 mtu-Motoren vom Typ MB 873 als Antrieb für neue Leopard-2-Kampfpanzer hat der Hersteller KNDS bei Rolls-Royce bestellt.

Rojoef Manuel

Rolls-Royce Lands 300+ Engine Order to Power New European Leopard 2 Fleets

KNDS has awarded Rolls-Royce a contract to supply mtu MB 873 Ka-501 engines for European Leopard 2 main battle tanks.

10 December

Americas

Republic of Korea Soldiers, display the K2 Black Panther during the 75th Republic of Korea Armed Forces parade, in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason Palacios)

Rojoef Manuel

Peru Locks In Korean K2 Tanks, K808 Armored Vehicles in Landmark Latin America Buy

South Korea has signed a framework agreement with Peru to export K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and K808 White Tiger armored personnel carriers, a step that Seoul says could become its largest ground equipment sale in Latin America and the first deployment of the K2 in the region.

Nov- 2025 -

24 November

Europe

Leopard 2A8 main battle tank driving on a road during field testing, showing its upgraded armor, modern turret design, and advanced defensive systems

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Leopard 2A8’ Debuts as Germany’s Newest Battle Tank in Three Decades

After three decades, the German Bundeswehr is introducing a next-generation main battle tank it said is built entirely from scratch.

19 November

Asia Pacific

Taiwanese military personnel inspecting an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank. Photo: Taiwanese Military News Agency

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan to Integrate Abrams Tanks Into National Command System Amid Lawmaker Concerns

Taiwan plans to integrate its new fleet of 108 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks into the nation’s command and control network, even as lawmakers raised concerns over gaps in modern battlefield management capabilities.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Rolls Out First Locally Made Altay Tanks

Turkey has formally handed over its first homegrown BMC Altay main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces in the Kahramankazan district.

23 October

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

RENK Secures K2 Tank Engine Order for Poland, Inks Support Deal With Ukraine

German defense manufacturer RENK Group has received a contract worth over $81.1 million to supply HSWL 295 transmissions for Poland’s K2 Black Panther main battle tanks.

17 October

Americas