T-72 – The Defense Post

Jul- 2025 -

29 July

Arms

Russia Field-Tests ‘Shturm’ Robot Tank Built on 1970s Chassis

Russia is reportedly field-testing the Shturm, an unmanned ground vehicle built for remote operations in an urban environment.

Apr- 2025 -

11 April

Europe

A Georgian Armed Forces T-72 tank fires during a combined arms live fire demonstration at the Vaziani training area in the country of Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. Noble Partner 22 builds multinational interoperability between allied and partner nations, increasing readiness and improving multinational command and control capabilities. 12 CAB is among other units assigned to V Corps, America's Forward Deployed Corps in Europe. They work alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-ready forces, execute joint and multinational training exercises, and retain command and control for all rotational and assigned units in the European Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Mort)

Rojoef Manuel

Czech Republic Ships Last T-72M1 Tanks to Ukraine

The Czech Republic has transferred the last of the T-72M1 main battle tanks it had pledged to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continuing aggression.

Mar- 2025 -

12 March

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Russia to Supply New Engines for Indian Army T-72 Soviet Battle Tanks

The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rosoboronexport a $248-million contract to deliver modern engines for the army’s T-72 Ural main battle tanks.

Feb- 2025 -

13 February

Europe

A YPR-765 armored infantry fighting vehicle is seen stationed on a dirt road. The vehicle has the typical appearance of a military tank, with a boxy built, a turret, and tracked wheels. The vehicle is painted grayish green. The background is a horizon of green trees and a clear white sky.

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands to Donate YPR Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is sending YPR armored infantry vehicles to Ukraine to support the country’s ground military capabilities amidst Russia’s invasion.

Dec- 2024 -

12 December

Arms

Giulia Bernacchi

Czech Republic Procures 14 Leopard 2A4s From Rheinmetall for $169M

The Czech Republic has awarded a $169 million contract to Rheinmetall for the delivery of 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.

Oct- 2024 -

23 October

Africa

Moroccan soldiers patrol the city of Tangiers on August 11, 2020

Giulia Bernacchi

Morocco to Increase Defense Budget, Boost Local Industry

Morocco will increase its 2025 defense budget to $13 billion to strengthen its army, diversify partners for acquisitions, and boost its local industry.

7 October

Arms

Joe Saballa

Azerbaijan Begins Large-Scale Modernization of Soviet-Era Weapons

Azerbaijan has launched a significant upgrade of its aging military weapons and equipment to more effectively confront emerging threats.

Jul- 2024 -

2 July

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Five Dead as Indian Army Tank Sinks While Crossing River

An Indian Army tank sank while crossing a river in the remote region of Ladakh, killing all five soldiers on board.

Feb- 2024 -

7 February

Air

Joe Saballa

Fresh Delays Hit Remaining USAF T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer Deliveries

Boeing has revealed that deliveries of the remaining T-7A Red Hawk trainer aircraft to the US Air Force have been hit by fresh delays due to supply chain issues.

Nov- 2022 -

7 November

Europe