France to Study Backup Tank Amid Leclerc Replacement Delays
France has proposed legislation to research a temporary main battle tank to replace its Leclerc fleet amid delays in the Main Ground Combat System program.
South Korea Reimagines ‘K2’ Main Battle Tank for Middle Eastern Fronts
Hyundai Rotem is preparing to push its K2 main battle tank into the Middle East, unveiling a redesigned variant tailored to take on the region’s scorching hot weather and bypass export restrictions.
Formula One-Style Cockpit Emerges as New Detail on Next-Gen M1E3 Abrams Tank
With the M1E3 Abrams beginning to take shape, details about the US Army’s next-gen main battle tank have also started to emerge, including a cockpit inspired by “Formula One.”
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.
Tatra to Assemble 150 Leopard 2A8 Hulls for KNDS
Czech defense contractor Tatra Defence has signed a deal to build 150 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks for KNDS Deutschland.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Indra Secures New Complex for Spanish, European Military Vehicle Production
Indra has officially acquired a new manufacturing plant in the northwestern Spanish region of Asturias to expand its vehicle production capability in support of European partners.
BEML to Manufacture Support Vehicles, Trailers for India’s Arjun Tanks
India has signed licensing agreements with Bangalore-based mobility developer Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) to produce support vehicles for Arjun main battle tanks.
Polish Army Unveils New K2 Black Panther Tanks in Slovakia
Poland’s Land Forces have debuted their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks at an international military exercise in Slovakia.
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.
Netherlands Rebuilds Tank Fleet After 2011 Phase-Out
Since phasing out all its Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks in 2011, the Netherlands is restoring a dedicated armored force amid growing regional security challenges.
US Army Shifts Tank Strategy to Counter Rising Drone Threats
The US Army is rethinking how it uses tanks on the battlefield, adapting to the growing threat posed by loitering munitions and low-cost drones in modern warfare.
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.
Retired Abrams Tanks Promised to Ukraine Stuck in Australia: Report
More than six months after pledging a fleet of aging M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine, Australia has yet to deliver the vehicles due to pending international clearances.
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.
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.
Poland to Double Black Panther Tank Order From South Korea
Poland has revealed its plan to acquire additional K2 Black Panther main battle tanks from South Korea as part of its army’s heavy fleet expansion.
France Orders Renovation of 100 Additional Leclerc Tanks
The French defense procurement agency has ordered the modernization of an additional 100 Leclerc main battle tanks.
Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks
Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.
