Ground forces (page 5)

Where are the T-14s Armata, Russia's most advanced  MBTs? – Several months of complete silence

Where are the T-14s Armata, Russia's most advanced MBTs? – Several months of complete silence

In spring 2023 there were rumours about Moscow deploying its first T-14 tanks, the "miracles" of Russian technology, on the Ukrainian battlefield. Later, these tanks were supposedly sent…

28. 01. 2024
Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer UK Update

Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer UK Update

From January 2024, the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme has moved into the start of formal customer Verification and Validation trials taking place at Millbrook Proving Ground…

24. 01. 2024
Merkava Mark 5 Barak revealed

Merkava Mark 5 Barak revealed

The Israel’s Ministry Of Defense presented for the first time the prime examples of the newest Merkava Mk5 Barak tank, which entered service in the 52nd battalion of the 401st…

22. 01. 2024
Bundeswehr procuring medium-calibre ammunition for Puma infantry fighting vehicle

Bundeswehr procuring medium-calibre ammunition for Puma infantry fighting vehicle

The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. A call-off from an existing framework…

19. 01. 2024
Effective protection against threats from above: Skyranger 30 passes an important milestone

Effective protection against threats from above: Skyranger 30 passes an important milestone

Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has reached a key milestone on the road to series production. In December 2023, the A1 configuration of the…

15. 01. 2024
Production of M777 howitzers is about to resume

Production of M777 howitzers is about to resume

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems Inc. a contract for the production of the main designs of the 155 mm M777 ultra-lightweight towed howitzers. The contract paves the way for…

07. 01. 2024
Only the stressful environment will show the qualities of each individual, says Colonel Vybíhal, Commander of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia

Only the stressful environment will show the qualities of each individual, says Colonel Vybíhal, Commander of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia

The Czech Army is in command of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia (MN BG SVK), which was established in spring 2022 as part of the effort to strengthen NATO's…

26. 12. 2023
Russia to relaunch production of the Soviet era T-80 tank – Ukraine intends to focus on BM Oplot

Russia to relaunch production of the Soviet era T-80 tank – Ukraine intends to focus on BM Oplot

In recent years, much has been made of the T-14 Armata, the latest Russian tank, described as technologically far ahead of its Western counterparts. However, according to the…

25. 12. 2023
Breakthrough for Skyranger 30 air defence system

Breakthrough for Skyranger 30 air defence system

The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise Rheinmetall has scored a significant success in marketing its new Skyranger 30 air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield…

21. 12. 2023
Panther ready to pounce – Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next generation tank

Panther ready to pounce – Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next generation tank

The Hungarian government has joined forces with Rheinmetall to develop the Panther KF51 through to production maturity. A contract to this effect has now been signed…

17. 12. 2023
Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield

Loitering munitions or kamikaze drones play a significant role on the Ukrainian battlefield, as evidenced in particular by the Russian upgrade of the widely used…

11. 12. 2023
KNDS France promotes the Franco German EMBT in Egypt. „Leo-Leclerc“ could replace the Abrams and the T-62

KNDS France promotes the Franco German EMBT in Egypt. „Leo-Leclerc“ could replace the Abrams and the T-62

Although it has been promoting its new Panther KF51 battle tank for over a year now, the German Rheinmetall group has made no appearance at the EDEX 23 arms fair, which has…

08. 12. 2023