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December 6, 2024
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Hungary Officially Commissions Leopard 2A7HU Main Battle Tanks into Its Army

The Hungarian Armed Forces have expanded their fleet with additional Leopard 2A7HU tanks, boosting their ground capabilities. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade reported on social media that four...

December 6, 2024
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Roshel Launches New Medical Evacuation Version of Its Senator Armored Vehicle

Canadian defense firm Roshel has introduced an ambulance variant of its Senator 4×4 MRAP vehicle. The Senator Medical Evacuation version, based on the Ford F-550 chassis, features a rear...

December 4, 2024
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Czech Republic Expands Tank Fleet With 14 More Leopard 2 A4s from Rheinmetall

Rheinmetall Landsysteme will deliver an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks (MBTs) to the Czech Republic by 2026, under a new contract announced by the Czech Ministry...

November 28, 2024
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Otokar of Turkey to supply Romania with domestically assembled COBRA II armored vehicles.

Romania’s Ministry of Defense, through Romtehnica, has signed a significant deal with Turkey’s Otokar to procure 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 tactical armored vehicles. Valued at €857 million, the agreement...

November 28, 2024
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Armenia may acquire Greece’s S-300 air defense system, potentially fielding it with India’s Akash and Pinaka.

As part of its defense overhaul, Armenia is likely to acquire an undisclosed number of Greek S-300 air defense systems. This move follows Greece’s transition from Russian-origin systems such...

November 28, 2024
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Ukraine showcases upgraded Leopard 2A4 tank variant during military drills.

As part of its military modernization, Ukraine has introduced a modified version of the Leopard 2A4 tank during a live-fire exercise. This demonstration involved the recently formed 155th Separate...

November 21, 2024
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Anduril Secures $200 Million Contract to Equip US Marine Corps MADIS with Counter-Drone Capabilities

Anduril Industries has secured a $200 million contract to enhance the US Marine Corps’ Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) using its Anvil counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS). The Anvil...

November 21, 2024
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Latvia Expands Military Fleet with Purchase of 56 More Patria Armored Vehicles

Latvia has signed a contract with Finnish company Patria to supply 56 additional armored personnel carriers (APCs) worth over 60 million euros ($63.3 million). These new vehicles will be...

November 7, 2024
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Romania to Acquire 44 Pre-Owned Amphibious Vehicles from the United States

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7 variant) from the United States, doubling its original 2023 order. This move aligns with Bucharest’s broader...

October 28, 2024
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US Greenlights $2 Billion Air Defense and Radar Deal for Taiwan

The US State Department has authorized a $1.94 billion sale of air defense and long-range radar systems to Taiwan. The package includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) and...