Europe’s Next-Gen Battle Tank Project Moves Into Design Phase
Europe’s next-generation main battle tank is moving into its design phase after the European Commission approved all submitted deliverables.
Germany’s Renk to Launch Factories in Poland as Eastern Europe Rearms
German propulsion developer Renk plans to open service and production facilities in Poland as part of a broader expansion along NATO’s eastern flank.
South Korea Reinvents Tank Defense With Next-Gen APS
South Korea’s Hanwha Systems is stepping up armored vehicle defense with a new active protection system.
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.
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.
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.
Paras Defence, India’s Defense Research Agency Team on T-90 Tank Night Vision Systems
Paras has signed a technology transfer agreement with India's DRDO to produce Driver Night Sight systems for the T-90 tank.
Italy’s Centauro B1 Tank Destroyers Emerge on Ukrainian Frontlines
Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces are now using Italian-supplied Centauro B1 wheeled tank destroyers, the first confirmed sighting of the vehicles after months of speculation on their transfer.
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.
US Army Fast-Tracks M1E3 Abrams Hybrid Tank for 2025 Prototype Delivery
The US Army is accelerating the development of its next-generation M1E3 Abrams tank, aiming to roll out an early prototype by late 2025.
BAE Systems, Rheinmetall Partner on 120mm Gun for New CV90120 Light Tank
BAE Systems Hägglunds has signed an agreement with Rheinmetall to equip the new CV90120 armored vehicle with the L44A1 120-millimeter low-recoil cannon.
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.
South Korea Begins Hydrogen-Powered K3 Main Battle Tank Development
South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has kicked off development of the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation platform powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
UK Shifts to ‘20-40-40’ Military Strategy Prioritizing Uncrewed Combat
The British Army intends to adopt a military strategy shifting from reliance on conventional military assets to drones and autonomous systems, British daily The Times reported.
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.
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.
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.
Rheinmetall, Indra Team Up for Major Leopard 2 Combat System Upgrade
Rheinmetall has announced a partnership with Indra to upgrade the Spanish Leopard 2E combat system, enhancing the tank’s overall operational effectiveness.
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.
Swedish Military Accepts Tank Transport Vehicle for Evaluations
Sweden has delivered an initial truck to the armed forces in support of the military’s heavy-duty tank transporter modernization project.
Ukraine Claims Historic 10,000th Russian Tank Destruction
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced the destruction of the 10,000th Russian tank on the battlefield.
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.
British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’
The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.
Four Legacy Rounds Into One: New Abrams Tank Ammo Enters Full-Rate Production
The US Army has approved the full-rate production of its M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round, designed to provide next-generation firepower to M1 Abrams tanks.
