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Will we see a rise in MBT alternatives in future armoured warfare?

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Will we see a rise in MBT alternatives in future armoured warfare?

25th November 2025

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of militaries procuring alternative vehicles to the traditional tank. The spread of these vehicles appears to be driven by the ever-increasing cost of MBTs and the changing nature of the modern battlefield.

New agreement signed and another order for CV90s

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New agreement signed and another order for CV90s

24th November 2025

More than 1,800 BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 armoured personnel carriers/infantry fighting vehicles have been ordered by European countries, with some looking at the platform as an option for a light tank.

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BATS-D receives NSA Type 1 certification

7th December 2017

Viasat’s Battlefield Awareness and Targeting System-Dismounted (BATS-D) handheld Link 16 radio has received Type 1 National Security Agency (NSA) certification, the company announced on 4 …

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Saab receives artillery training round order

7th December 2017

Saab has received an order from an undisclosed customer to supply 155mm explosive training artillery ammunition, the company announced on 5 December. The order is …

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Dstl working on new armour project

7th December 2017

A new armour to protect British armed forces personnel from bullets on the battlefield is being developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), …

Singapore unleashes new HIMARS capabilities

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Singapore unleashes new HIMARS capabilities

7th December 2017

The Singapore Army has upgraded the capability of its M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by introducing a new battery command post (CP) and …

Singapore develops C2 tool for wargames

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Singapore develops C2 tool for wargames

7th December 2017

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) collaborated to develop a networked C2 system dedicated for Exercise Forging Sabre, a …

GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

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GDA 2017: US talks up strategic partnership with Kuwait

6th December 2017

Days away from the start of the Gulf Defence and Aerospace exhibition in Kuwait, senior US officials have spoken highly of the country’s ‘strategic partnership’ …

GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

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GDA 2017: Raytheon to assist Qatari Patriot capability

6th December 2017

Raytheon has been awarded a $150 million FMS contract to assist the Gulf state of Qatar with its missile defence programme, one of a number …

GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

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GDA 2017: US and Kuwaiti military police conduct partnership academy

6th December 2017

The US and Kuwait is looking to expand its partnership and enhance shared knowledge between its military police battalions, with a five week training programme …

GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

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GDA 2017: Thales system for Kuwait patrol vehicles

6th December 2017

Thales is integrating a remotely-operated turret and surveillance system on Kuwait Ministry of Interior armoured patrol vehicles, the company announced on 20 November. All vehicles …

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Thales' System 21 in demonstration

6th December 2017

Thales has demonstrated the ability of its System 21 modem to operate over Eutelsat commercial Ku-band satellites. The series of tests, carried out in October, …

Russian MoD updates on rearmament progress

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Russian MoD updates on rearmament progress

6th December 2017

Russian military units deployed in Abkhazia have received more than 100 pieces of military hardware to date under Russia's rearmament programme, the Russian Ministry of …

New US Marine Corps anti-tank systems solve obsolescence issues

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New US Marine Corps anti-tank systems solve obsolescence issues

5th December 2017

The United States Marine Corps recently reached the Initial Operational Capability (IOC) milestone for its new Light Armored Vehicle – Anti Tank Modernization (LAV-ATM) programme. The LAV-AT …

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