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Lynx IFV production to begin in Hungary

German defence company Rheinmetall has officially opened its new armoured vehicle factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The factory, which covers an area of 20,000 square meters, will produce the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)...

Morocco takes delivery of Israeli Barak MX Air and Missile Defence System

Morocco has acquired the Israeli Barak MX Air and Missile Defense System. The system, which is designed to intercept a variety of aerial threats, including cruise missiles, drones, and rockets, was delivered to Morocco...

Russia begins state trials of the 2S42 Lotos artillery system

Russia has begun state trials of its new 2S42 Lotos airborne amphibious 120mm self-propelled artillery system, according to a report by the TASS news agency. The Lotos provides fire support for airborne and amphibious...

General Dynamics Land Systems secures US Army Stryker contract

General Dynamics Land Systems announced that it has received a $712 million order from the U.S. Army to produce 300 Stryker Double V-Hull A1 (DVHA1) vehicles. The order is part of the Army's plan...

Ukraine, Czechia and Slovakia to procure CV90 IFVs

The defence ministers of Ukraine, Czechia and Slovakia have signed a joint declaration on cooperation in the procurement and operation of CV90 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The signing took place during the NATO...

Polish Army receives additional RAK self-propelled mortars

The Polish Army recently received another batch of 120 mm RAK self-propelled mortars designed to provide fire support for mechanized and armoured units. The RAK mortars are mounted on 8x8 Rosomak armoured vehicles, offering...

Italy in negotiations for Leopard 2A8 tanks

Italy is in advanced negotiations with Germany for the procurement of an undisclosed number of Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs), according to the Italian Defense magazine Rivista Italiana Difesa. The deal is expected...

Turkish M60A3 tanks get new modular turret

Turkish defence company Roketsan has delivered the first M60A3 upgraded with the new Modular Armored Tower to the Turkish Land Forces. The M60A3 is a main battle tank (MBT) that was developed by the United States...