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16 September

Next-Level Tank Training: ‘World’s Only Full-Crew’ Abrams Simulator Arrives in Australia

Thomas Global Systems has completed delivery of its M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 Immersive Tactical Trainer to the Australian Army, marking it as the world’s “only full-crew simulator” for the platform.

11 September

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

British Army Tests Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank in Mobility Trials

The British Army has completed mobility trials of the Challenger 3 main battle tank on both road and cross-country terrain.

9 September

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Hyundai, Rafael to Install Trophy Protection Systems on K2 Tanks

Hyundai Rotem has signed an agreement to integrate Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ Trophy active protection system onto the K2 main battle tank, marking the first time the South Korea-made armored vehicle will carry such a system.

4 September

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

US Army Tests Industry Waters for Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank

The next generation of the US Army’s famous Abrams main battle tanks may soon find a maker.

1 September

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

China’s Take on IVAS? New AR Goggles Let Tank Crews ‘See Through’ Armor

China has developed augmented reality headsets for armored vehicle crews, aiming to give commanders, drivers, and gunners a clearer view of the battlefield and faster reaction times.

Aug- 2025 -

22 August

Land

Israeli Merkava tanks are positioned in the north of Israel near the border with Lebanon.

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Greenlights $1.5B Plan to Ramp Ground Combat Fleet Production Amid Gaza Conflict

Israel has approved a $1.5 billion initiative to accelerate the production of main battle tanks and armored support vehicles as part of a five-year pathway to enhance its ground capabilities amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

15 August

Air