Ground forces (page 5)

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
The importance of securing Europe's air and missile defence with its own assets is growing

The importance of securing Europe's air and missile defence with its own assets is growing

Air and missile defence is one of the key elements of today's battlefield. This is confirmed by the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, for which the…

28. 11. 2023
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with over 30 Leopard 1 Systems on behalf of German Government

Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with over 30 Leopard 1 Systems on behalf of German Government

In a significant move to support Ukraine's military capabilities, the German defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to supply over 30 Leopard…

20. 11. 2023
European Ammunition Makers Refute Blame for Missed Ukraine Ammo Target

European Ammunition Makers Refute Blame for Missed Ukraine Ammo Target

In a recent development, the Aerospace, Security and Defence Industries Association of Europe, a leading industry group, has strongly refuted claims by European Union officials…

19. 11. 2023
Capabilities of the most famous tanks of the early 21st century: Abrams, Leopard, Leclerc and their counterparts

Capabilities of the most famous tanks of the early 21st century: Abrams, Leopard, Leclerc and their counterparts

Since they first appeared on the front in September 1916 during the First World War, tank technology has greatly evolved. The Main Battle Tanks used by today's armies are imposing…

17. 11. 2023
MSPO 2023: Mesko's Ambitious Expansion in Anti-Air Defense

MSPO 2023: Mesko's Ambitious Expansion in Anti-Air Defense

In the rapidly evolving world of defense technology, Mesko, a prominent member of the Polish Armament Group (PGZ), is making significant strides with its flagship product, the…

07. 11. 2023
Elbit Systems Joins the Australian AS21 Redback Program

Elbit Systems Joins the Australian AS21 Redback Program

The defense landscape is evolving rapidly, and the recent collaboration between Israeli company Elbit Systems and South Korean Hanwha Aerospace in the Australian AS21 Redback program…

04. 11. 2023
The U.S. Army Shifts Focus from M1A2 SEPv4 to M1E3 Abrams

The U.S. Army Shifts Focus from M1A2 SEPv4 to M1E3 Abrams

In a significant move, the U.S. Army has decided to abandon the Abrams M1A2 SEPv4 modernization program, opting instead for the M1E3 Abrams project. This decision was announced…

31. 10. 2023
Merkava Mk V Barak Main Battle Tanks are joining the IDF’s 401st Armoured Brigade

Merkava Mk V Barak Main Battle Tanks are joining the IDF’s 401st Armoured Brigade

This September, the first Merkava V Barak tanks have been handed over to the Mechanised Armoured Corps after 5 years of development by the IDF, the Ministry of Defence…

27. 10. 2023
There is no 'God of war'

There is no 'God of war'

I hope I won't be hit by any precisely guided artillery munition for this opinion. But it isn't really about blasphemy or provocation towards artillerymen. It has been…

10. 10. 2023
Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia

Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia

We recently had the opportunity to visit with a camera the Multinational Battle Group in Slovakia (MN BG SVK), which was established in the spring of 2022 as part…

16. 09. 2023