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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.

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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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Two years ago a unique Republic of Korea-US Combined Division was formed utilising the US Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID), and shortly afterwards the resident …

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Bisalloy Steel Group will develop and produce high performance armour steel for the Rheinmetall Boxer vehicle should it be selected for Australia’s Land 400 Phase …

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24th October 2017

The Romanian Ministry of Economy signed a MoI with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the licensed manufacture of the Piranha IFV. The signature …

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Analysis: Military water and fuel market topping up

24th October 2017

The water and fuel logistics markets took a natural hit from the drawdown in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to industry representatives. However, there are likely …

US Army tests laser targeting system

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US Army tests laser targeting system

24th October 2017

The US Army has tested a new Joint Effects Targeting System Target Laser Designation System (JETS-TLDS) at the Cold Regions Test Center in Alaska, it …

Russian military tests the AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles

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Russian military tests the AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles

24th October 2017

The new-generation assault rifles of Kalashnikov dubbed AK-12 and AK-15 are set to undergo field trials in undisclosed Russian Land Forces units according to the …

ADEX 2017: Hanwha parades armoured solutions

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ADEX 2017: Hanwha parades armoured solutions

24th October 2017

After absorbing Doosan DST and Samsung Techwin in recent times, Hanwha Defense Systems has emerged as South Korea’s largest defence conglomerate, and it displayed a …

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Leonardo aims for M60 modernisation market

24th October 2017

Leonardo continues to push its M60A3 overhaul and upgrade offering, which provides operators of the legacy main battle tank with an opportunity to enhance its …

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While all eyes may currently be on North Korea, NATO’s decision to host its most recent ballistic missile defence (BMD) exercise in the Atlantic theatre is …

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Honeywell tests virtual window technology

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Honeywell has successfully completed research and testing of 'virtual window' technology as part of DARPA's Ground X-Vehicle technologies programme, the company announced on 19 October. …

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Kinetics Drive Solutions' transmissions have been selected by Science Applications International (SAIC) for the Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) Survivability Upgrade programme, the company announced on …

ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

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ADEX 2017: ROK tactical network starts broadcasting

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South Korea’s third-generation digital Tactical Information Communication Network (TICN) for the brigade-and-below level has now been fielded, with the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) exhibiting …

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