Ground forces

The DITA howitzers of the Azov Brigade are fully proven. They were delivered in record time

The DITA howitzers of the Azov Brigade are fully proven. They were delivered in record time

Artillery plays a key role in the war in Ukraine, as we have seen in many cases from available reports. In support of the invaded country, last November the…

21. 01. 2025
Ukraine becomes the first user of the progressive RCH 155: "It is good to have Germany at our side"

Ukraine becomes the first user of the progressive RCH 155: "It is good to have Germany at our side"

The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 millimetre) is a combination of automated artillery firepower and protected wheeled mobility. Ukraine becomes its first user. The RCH 155 will…

19. 01. 2025
Hell on wheels and tracks – Russian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

Hell on wheels and tracks – Russian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

In addition to gun-based artillery, Russia deploys a vast array of multiple rocket launchers, which can be classified into three categories according to the rockets carried:…

10. 01. 2025
Sweden strengthens defense with $1.97 billion Leopard tank deal and CV90 upgrades

Sweden strengthens defense with $1.97 billion Leopard tank deal and CV90 upgrades

In a landmark move to bolster national defense, Sweden has announced a $1.97 billion deal to acquire 44 new Leopard 2A8 battle tanks and upgrade its existing fleet of 66…

09. 01. 2025
Russian artillery – the feared and capable enemy

Russian artillery – the feared and capable enemy

Military operations in Ukraine since 2014 and the Russian invasion after 2022 in a large scale highlight the return of artillery to the forefront of the symetric warfare. The…

06. 01. 2025
Mass desertions and mismanagement: The troubled story of Ukraine’s elite brigade

Mass desertions and mismanagement: The troubled story of Ukraine’s elite brigade

Ukraine has launched an investigation into reported cases of desertion and abuse of authority linked to the 155th Mechanized Brigade, named after Anna of Kyiv. According…

02. 01. 2025
The DITA howitzer in action: Insights from the Ukrainian battlefield

The DITA howitzer in action: Insights from the Ukrainian battlefield

The DITA self-propelled howitzer is a cutting-edge artillery system developed by the Czech defense company Excalibur Army. It represents the next generation of mobile, highly…

31. 12. 2024
AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

AMX 30 AuF1 – 50 years of service of the mighty French self propelled howitzer

The French AMX 30 AuF1 (Automoteur modèle F1) system is a 155mm howitzer on the chassis of the 2nd generation AMX 30 main battle tank (MBT), which served in the French…

20. 12. 2024
France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

France might want to develop its own Main Battle Tank within the MGCS project

In April France and Germany signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at relaunching their joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project, which had been stalled by disagreements…

13. 12. 2024
The new Tatra Force e-Drive Hybrid will be used in the civilian sector and by security forces

The new Tatra Force e-Drive Hybrid will be used in the civilian sector and by security forces

The world premiere of the new Tatra Force e-Drive Hybrid 8x8 occurred at the Prague Exhibition Centre in Letňany in November during the e-Salon 2024 trade fair. It is the…

07. 12. 2024
Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

Brazil is looking for new combat vehicles. The Poles may have solution, but lack production capacity

The Brazilian Armed Forces are seeking new armored combat vehicles, including Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) and Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), to replace their aging equipment. Sweden, Spain…

21. 11. 2024
France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

France aims to support the evolution of the Leclerc with the new ASCALON gun while awaiting the MGCS

The French Ministry of Defence is not considering any interim solution to replace the Leclerc tank while awaiting the entry into service of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)…

16. 11. 2024