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December 6, 2024
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The ambulance version of the Senator Armored Vehicle is unveiled by Roshel.

Roshel, a Canadian mobility developer, has introduced an ambulance version of its Senator 4×4 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The system, dubbed the Senator Medical Evacuation, is built...

December 6, 2024
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New Leopard 2A7HU tanks are inducted into the Hungarian Army.

In order to increase its ground fighting capabilities, the Hungarian Defense Forces has added more Leopard 2A7HU tanks to its arsenal. The Klapka György 1st Armored Brigade announced on...

December 4, 2024
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Rheinmetall to Deliver 14 Additional Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Czech Republic

Rheinmetall Landsysteme is set to deliver 14 additional Leopard 2 A4 main battle tanks to the Czech Republic by the end of 2026, under a CZK 4 billion (approximately...

November 28, 2024
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Ukraine Reveals Enhanced Leopard 2A4 Tank Model in Field Training

As part of its ongoing initiatives to enhance its military capabilities, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to introduce new equipment to its units. As part of foreign aid initiatives,...

November 28, 2024
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Romania Signs Deal with Turkey’s Otokar for Indigenous COBRA II Tactical Vehicles

Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar has signed a multi-year contract with Romtehnica, on behalf of the Romanian Ministry of Defense, for the supply of 1,059 COBRA II 4×4 light...

November 28, 2024
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Armenia Reportedly Eyeing Greek S-300s to Complement Indian Akash and Pinaka Systems

Greece is reportedly considering transferring an unknown number of its S-300 air defense systems to Armenia, which is actively pursuing a comprehensive military modernization program through new arms acquisitions....

November 21, 2024
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US Marine Corps Awards $200M MADIS C-UAS Contract to Anduril

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

November 21, 2024
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Latvia Expands Armored Fleet with Purchase of 56 Additional Patria Carriers

Latvia has awarded Finnish firm Patria a contract exceeding 60 million euros ($63.3 million) for the construction and delivery of an additional 56 Patria armored personnel carriers (APCs). These...

November 7, 2024
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Romania Plans to Buy 44 Used Amphibious Combat Vehicles from the US

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 44 used Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) from the United States, doubling the original order envisioned in 2023. This move aligns with Bucharest’s...

October 28, 2024
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$2 Billion US Air Defense, Radar Package Approved for Taiwan

The US State Department has given the green light to a $1.94 billion sale of air defense and radar equipment to Taiwan. Included in the package are NASAMS and...