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
Ground forces (page 2)
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
