Ground forces

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
France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

France might offer Leclerc MBTs to the Republic of Cyprus to replace its aging T-80s and obsolete AMX-30s

The primary arms suppliers to the Cypriot National Guard, a combined arms force representing the Republic of Cyprus's air, land, and sea capabilities, have long been France and Russia…

08. 11. 2024
Dynamic demonstration of the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS on Tatra 6x6 chassis

Dynamic demonstration of the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS on Tatra 6x6 chassis

We had the opportunity to visit the Tatra Defence Vehicle company in Kopřivnice, where we were introduced to the new Czech armoured vehicle TADEAS. This vehicle's prototype made…

07. 11. 2024
U.S. Munitions shipments to Ukraine delayed due to German Rail contract issues

U.S. Munitions shipments to Ukraine delayed due to German Rail contract issues

U.S. shipments of ammunition to Ukraine faced significant delays last year, primarily due to complications with a U.S. military contract with Germany’s national rail operator…

03. 11. 2024
Ukraine Army’s PzH 2000 need spare parts – there's a lot of wear and tear

Ukraine Army’s PzH 2000 need spare parts – there's a lot of wear and tear

At the beggining of October, the Renk Group has received an order for the delivery of 50 HSWL284C transmissions intended for PzH 2000 artillery systems in use the Bundeswehr, but…

26. 10. 2024
Strengthening Israel's defenses: U.S. sends THAAD Missile System and troops in response to regional threats

Strengthening Israel's defenses: U.S. sends THAAD Missile System and troops in response to regional threats

The United States has announced a significant escalation in its military support for Israel, confirming the deployment of a sophisticated Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)…

14. 10. 2024
Portuguese Leopards, Spanish Centauros and Cervus anti-drone system in Slovakia

Portuguese Leopards, Spanish Centauros and Cervus anti-drone system in Slovakia

Spanish soldiers operating the B1 Centauro wheeled Fire Support Vehicles and Cervus anti-drone systems, along with Portuguese forces operating the Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tanks, are actively…

04. 10. 2024
Finland orders more of the XA-300 wheeled armoured personnel carriers by Patria

Finland orders more of the XA-300 wheeled armoured personnel carriers by Patria

The Finnish Defence Forces are acquiring more Patria 6x6 vehicles through the additional purchase option included in the previously signed agreement. In the summer of 2023, Patria and…

29. 09. 2024