Ground forces

Two-thirds to nearly all of the pre-war Russian active fleet of the BMP-3 may have already been lost in Ukraine

Two-thirds to nearly all of the pre-war Russian active fleet of the BMP-3 may have already been lost in Ukraine

The BMP-3 is a Russian Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed in the Soviet Union in the 1980s by Kurganmashzavod. It entered service in 1987, and belongs to the most…

22. 03. 2025
The Swedish BvS10 Mk II in the French service. An original ski lift for the Chasseurs Alpins

The Swedish BvS10 Mk II in the French service. An original ski lift for the Chasseurs Alpins

The VHM (Véhicules Haute Mobilité, High Mobility Vehicles) is the French version of the BvS10 Mk II (Bandvagn 210 Mk II), designed and produced by the Swedish company…

14. 03. 2025
French Army is to receive 50 PROTEUS anti-drone systems. Defence against UAVs is no longer science-fiction

French Army is to receive 50 PROTEUS anti-drone systems. Defence against UAVs is no longer science-fiction

Last year, developed by the French Army Technical Section (STAT) in response to an operational emergency, the ARLAD system (adaptation réactive pour la lutte antidrone –…

01. 03. 2025
380 KF51 Panthers to serve alongside 1000 KF41 Lynx IFVs. Italy is not joking

380 KF51 Panthers to serve alongside 1000 KF41 Lynx IFVs. Italy is not joking

Italy currently operates around 200 Ariete tanks, of which only 50 are fully operational. The focus on the creation of a new tank reflects Italy’s aim to improve its…

15. 02. 2025
Arctic Blade: Extreme cold, tough training and the fight for survival in Arctic conditions

Arctic Blade: Extreme cold, tough training and the fight for survival in Arctic conditions

In temperatures as low as -32 degrees, international teams of soldiers and reserve troops tested basic combat and survival skills in Finland's wintry northern conditions. The…

08. 02. 2025
"God of War" in the service of NATO

"God of War" in the service of NATO

Sometimes called the "God of War", artillery continues to play a key role in modern military conflicts. From the Napoleonic Wars to contemporary conflicts, artillery has been…

06. 02. 2025
South Korean politicians push for nuclear capability amid security concerns

South Korean politicians push for nuclear capability amid security concerns

The debate over South Korea’s potential nuclear armament has reignited following a significant remark by U.S. President Donald Trump. On his first day in office, Trump referred…

04. 02. 2025
VBMR-L Serval – a key component in modern operations of the French Army

VBMR-L Serval – a key component in modern operations of the French Army

The VBMR-L Serval is a French 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicle developed by Nexter Systems (KNDS France today) and Texelis, which entered service with the French army in 2022. This new…

02. 02. 2025
German tanks are in demand again

German tanks are in demand again

Although there is a constant debate among military experts about whether tanks have any chance on modern battlefields or not, many countries will continue to count on them…

30. 01. 2025
Tatra Defence Vehicle develops new Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle

Tatra Defence Vehicle develops new Pandur 8x8 EVO armoured vehicle

Tatra Defence Vehicle is currently building a prototype of the Pandur 8x8 EVO, which represents a new generation of the versatile eight-wheel platform. The premiere…

27. 01. 2025
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