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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

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Next-generation Franco-German tank under threat as France opts for interim solution

14th April 2026

The French Army’s upgraded Leclerc main battle tank is expected to begin retiring before the end of the 2030s and the government is looking to adopt an interim solution ahead of a next-generation tank.

Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

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Estonia drops CV90 plan as it shifts towards uncrewed systems and firepower

13th April 2026

The country is scaling back its reliance on heavy battlefield equipment in favour of upgrading existing platforms and investing in firepower, mobility, unmanned systems and situational awareness.

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20th May 2022

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Czech IFV plan suffers yet another delay

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Czech IFV plan suffers yet another delay

20th May 2022

The Czech IFV programme was due to gain some much-needed clarity by April, but instead it has suffered another delay and its future remains unclear.

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19th May 2022

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Slovakia set to select IFV supplier by June

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Slovakia set to select IFV supplier by June

19th May 2022

The Slovak MoD plans to submit a proposal for the procurement of the tracked IFVs by the end of June and sign a government-to-government contract by the end of this year.

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Australia promises more armoured vehicles to Ukraine

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Australia promises more armoured vehicles to Ukraine

19th May 2022

The Australian government will send an extra 34 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to aid the fight against Russia.

US Army to receive new single-channel combat radios

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US Army to receive new single-channel combat radios

18th May 2022

Thales is supplying the US Army with its AN/PRC-148C tactical radio under the Combat Net Radio programme to replace SINCGARS.

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