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July 28, 2025
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Rheinmetall to Overhaul Czech Leopard 2A4 Tanks Under New Maintenance Pact

The Czech Ministry of Defence has finalized a strategic seven-year agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH valued at CZK 6.16 billion (approximately EUR 250 million) for the comprehensive maintenance of...

July 25, 2025
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Calidus Unveils MATV 4×4 With Alheda Missiles for Fast Military Strikes

UAE-based defense manufacturer Calidus recently showcased an advanced variant of its 4×4 Multirole All-Terrain Vehicle (MATV), designated the MATV004, equipped with twin quadruple launchers for the Alheda missile system....

July 22, 2025
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Czech Republic Warns of Payment Halt Due to Caesar Howitzer Delivery Issues

The Czech Republic has announced its intention to suspend advance payments for a major artillery procurement deal involving 62 Caesar 8×8 self-propelled howitzers from KNDS France. This decision stems...

July 22, 2025
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Turkey Debuts Laser-Equipped Tank Designed to Neutralize Drones in Flight

Turkey has unveiled the ALKA-KAPLAN, a next-generation hybrid combat vehicle designed specifically for counter-drone operations using high-energy laser technology. Developed through a collaboration between defense firms FNSS and ROKETSAN,...

July 22, 2025
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Leonardo Unveils New 55-Caliber Cannon for Italy’s Next-Gen Battle Tank

Italian defense firm Leonardo has officially revealed its newly developed 120mm L55 smoothbore tank gun, boasting superior performance features including a higher muzzle velocity and extended operational range compared...

July 21, 2025
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Israel Signs $150 Million Deal with AM General for New IDF Humvees

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has entered into a $150 million agreement with American defense contractor AM General to acquire hundreds of Humvees (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles), along with...

July 21, 2025
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France Debuts Mortar-Equipped Griffon Variant During Paris Event

The French Army has officially showcased its latest artillery innovation—a self-propelled mortar variant of the Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle—just four months after the system completed its final rounds...

July 21, 2025
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Italy Receives Initial Batch of Modernized Ariete C2 Battle Tanks

The Italian Army has officially received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank, delivered by the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) at the Cecchignola military complex near Rome. This...

July 20, 2025
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New Belgian armored vehicles on display during National Day event

In anticipation of Belgium’s National Day celebrations, the Army Recognition editorial team gained special access to the military parade rehearsal in Brussels, offering an early showcase of the Belgian...

July 16, 2025
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Denmark Orders 129 Armored Vehicles from Patria

Denmark has entered into a contract with Finnish defense company Patria for the acquisition of 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 platforms. These armored vehicles will begin arriving...