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The information appeared on the PEO Ground Combat Systems Facebook page. The modernised version of the Bradley is called the M2A4E1. The BMP was demonstrated in the town of Saco, Maine. During the presentation, the US Department of Defence said it plans to purchase such vehicles. Funds have already been allocated for them. By the way, the new BMPs will replace those that were sent to Ukraine as part of military aid.
France and Germany have confirmed plans to jointly develop a next-generation battle tank that will be equipped with artificial intelligence and laser technology.
The new package includes the Skynex surface-to-air missile system, Marder infantry fighting vehicles, IRIS-T SL air defence missiles, and ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks.
The information was shared by the manufacturer. The contract includes the purchase of one pre-production model of the APC and 20 Kongsberg Protector RS4 remotely piloted combat modules. The contract also includes an option for an additional 18 armoured personnel carriers, as well as the cost of equipment, technical support and spare parts. First deliveries of the weapons will begin in 2026.
The information was shared by CBC, referring to the statement of Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair. We are talking about a batch of 50 vehicles worth $650 million. Their delivery was announced last year.
The contract for the supply of hundreds of BATT UMG armoured vehicles to Ukraine was signed last year, but as of April, not a single unit had been delivered.
In his daily report on the security situation in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported an increase in domestic production. The government is signing long-term contracts with Ukrainian companies.
The information was shared by the company Rheinmetall. We are talking about 20 additional infantry fighting vehicles in the 1A3 modification with an integrated laser rangefinder. Deliveries of weapons are scheduled for 2024. By the way, Germany has already transferred a three-digit number of Marder combat vehicles to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have received another batch of M577 command and staff vehicles. This was announced by the Lithuanian Defence Ministry. By the way, in 2022, Lithuania already transferred the first batch of M577s to Ukraine. It is not known how many such vehicles Ukraine received.
Spanish Ministry of Defence puts up for sale old generation M60 tanks for 47 thousand euros
The Chinese state-owned company Norinco has presented a new SH-16 wheeled howitzer, which is aimed at export.
Rheinmetall has signed a 2.7 billion contract to supply the German Army with up to 123 heavy vehicles.
The information was shared by the Finnish manufacturer. We are talking about a contract worth 470 million euros. For this money Sweden will buy 321 armoured personnel carriers in different modifications. The vehicles will be used by Swedish engineering and artillery units, as well as air defence personnel. There is no information yet on when deliveries of the armoured vehicles will begin.
The US Department of State has approved the sale of its M1A2 Abrams tanks, as well as related vehicles and equipment, to Bahrain for $2.2 billion.
Iveco LMV (Light Multirole Vehicle) is an Italian light armoured vehicle developed by Iveco for the needs of armies of various countries. The LMV is designed for a variety of tasks, including infantry transport, border protection, reconnaissance and amphibious assault.
