World Defense Show 2026: Rostec unveils new infantry fighting vehicle
The latest infantry fighting vehicle from Rosoboronexport draws on experience from the war in Ukraine, and is designed to be more lethal and more survivable than its predecessors.
A US soldier guiding a logistics vehicle system at Hohenfels Training Area, Germany. (Photo: US DVIDS)
The US Army has been reassessing its logistics capacities and seeking ways to improve and accelerate efforts within the domain to prepare its troops and equipment for tomorrow’s warfare environment.
The service has been reviewing its doctrine, better positioning its stockpiles worldwide and enhancing partnerships with both industry and other countries.
Aligned with the branch’s vision of 2030, investing in automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic and data analytics capacities, as well as in cyber, communication systems and advanced technologies, have all been among its priorities.
Speaking during a seminar conducted by the AUSA Association on 7 February, Maj Gen James
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The latest infantry fighting vehicle from Rosoboronexport draws on experience from the war in Ukraine, and is designed to be more lethal and more survivable than its predecessors.
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Saudi Arabia’s investment in its land forces, notably in the area of air defence as recently as 30 January, is a sign of the challenges the Gulf State faces, particularly the threat from Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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