Marine Corps warns of rising costs after Army withdraws from JLTV program

The U.S. Army’s decision to halt further procurement of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) threatens to increase unit costs for the U.S. Marine Corps and potentially disrupt its…

The U.S. Army’s decision to halt further procurement of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) threatens to increase unit costs for the U.S. Marine Corps and potentially disrupt its long-term modernization plans, according to testimony delivered this week by Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith. Speaking before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Gen. Smith emphasized the JLTV’s centrality to the Marine Corps’ tactical mobility strategy and expressed concern over the Army’s unilateral exit from the joint program. “The Marine Corps is fully committed to the JLTV program. It is our workhorse on the ground tactical vehicle fleet,” Gen. Smith told…

Poland signs a record €17.2 billion contract for 1,400 Borsuk armoured vehicles

A historic contract in Poland for a booming arms industry. The figure is staggering: 1,400 tracked armored vehicles ordered by the Polish Ministry of Defense. Huta Stalowa…

The will to fight as a strategic pillar of state resilience in the 21st century

It is a reality that the last decade in Europe and its immediate vicinity has brought a number of opportunities that allow us to study the dynamics of the will…

Tatra Trucks and Siemens join forces on the path to digital transformation of production

In recent years, Tatra Trucks has focused intensely on modernizing its manufacturing technologies. The goal is to significantly increase production volume, maintain a leading position…

Trump lands in Saudi Arabia - and the U.S. approves massive helicopter sale to UAE

In a major development timed with former President Donald Trump’s high-profile return to the Middle East, the U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale…

The Japanese Type 16 MCV is designed to defeat amphibious assault forces

The Japanese Type 16 MCV (Maneuver Combat Vehicle) is a Fire Support Vehicle intended for rapid reaction forces. Its role is to directly support infantry in the same way…

Ukraine modernizes BM-21 Rocket Launchers to boost National Guard firepower

In a significant step toward strengthening its artillery capabilities, Ukraine’s National Guard has launched an ambitious modernization program for its aging fleet of BM-21…

Ceasefire in ruins: Explosions rock Kashmir just hours after India-Pakistan truce

A fragile ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States between India and Pakistan has crumbled within hours of its announcement, as explosions and gunfire echoed across the…

MSM GROUP expands its presence in Europe: Acquisition of a nitrocellulose plant in Germany

The Slovak company MSM GROUP, part of the industrial holding company Czechoslovak Group (CSG), has completed the acquisition of the Walsrode industrial park in Bomlitz, Germany…

ReArm Europe: EU's ambitious plan to rearm Europe

In early March this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented an ambitious plan to arm the 27 member states in the context of the turbulent security…

Companies from the CSG Aerospace Division to Exhibit at Airspace World 2025 in Lisbon

The next edition of the Airspace World trade fair will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from May 13 to 15. Airspace World continues the tradition of the World ATM Congress, which…

Indian Rafale crashes in Punjab following retaliatory night raid on Pakistan

In the early hours of May 7, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jet crashed approximately 20 kilometers from Bhisiana Airbase in Punjab, just hours after the aircraft had…