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India's Ministry of Defence has signed a $248 million contract with the Russian state-owned Rosoboronexport for the purchase of upgraded engines for T-72 tanks.
The US Air Force and Parsons will equip the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) with a directed energy weapon (laser) to defuse explosive ordnance.
The German defence concern Rheinmetall plans to start repairing infantry fighting vehicles, tanks and artillery pieces in Ukraine.
A video has been posted online showing upgraded Soviet ATC-59G tractors, which the Russians have probably started using as armoured transporters amid problems with their armoured vehicles.
Slovakia refused to purchase German Leopard 2A8 tanks due to their high cost and began to consider other options, including the CV90120 MkIV light tanks and the Polish modification of the Korean K2 Black Panther (K2PL).
The first Altay tanks in the T1 version will roll off the production line this year, after which the industry will begin preparations for the production of the promising T2 modification.
Ukroboronprom has signed an agreement to establish a joint production of Roshel armoured vehicles, which will allow Ukraine to obtain technical documentation and necessary components for local production.
The new M10 Booker combat vehicle, developed for US Army infantry brigades, is being tested in Arctic conditions at the Arctic Regions training facility in Fort Greely, Alaska.
BAE Systems has unveiled an amphibious combat vehicle at the IDEX 2025 International Defence Exhibition in the United Arab Emirates. This is an 8×8 platform that combines the capabilities of amphibious operations in the open ocean and on land.
The Moldovan Armed Forces received 29 new HMMWVs as part of military assistance from the United States.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) intends to improve the armoured protection of the Stryker combat vehicle used by the US Army.
A factory defect in the suspension was found in 70 of the 200 Boxer infantry fighting vehicles in service with the Dutch army. As a result, the vehicles have been temporarily taken out of service.
Saab has been awarded a contract to supply the UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) targeting and fire control system for the Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicle.
Finland is preparing a new package of military aid for Ukraine, including plans to invest in the production of heavy armoured vehicles.
This year, Latvia will provide Ukraine with 42 Patria 6x6 armoured personnel carriers, most of which will be brand new.
