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Hanwha Aerospace is preparing the next stage of the K9’s development, moving the South Korean self-propelled howitzer beyond its traditional tracked configuration toward a broader family of networked artillery and support systems. The company presented its roadmap during the fifth K9 User Club in Tartu, Estonia, held from September 2 to 4. More than 200 […]
Spanish defence technology company Indra is developing an augmented reality-based system designed to give armoured vehicle crews a continuous view of their surroundings without relying on direct visibility through the vehicle’s armour. The technology uses augmented reality glasses to bring imagery from cameras mounted around the vehicle directly into the wearer’s field of view. This […]
France and Germany are reshaping their cooperation on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), with recent government statements indicating that the programme is increasingly focused on developing common technologies rather than a single jointly produced main battle tank. The updated direction emerged following the Franco-German Defence and Security Council meeting held on 17 July, where […]
Romania has finalized a major agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to acquire SPYDER short-range (SHORAD) and very-short-range (VSHORAD) air defence systems, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing modernization of its integrated air defence network. Valued at more than €2 billion, the seven-year framework agreement represents the largest contract ever signed by […]
Israeli defence companies Rafael and SpearUAV have unveiled Iron Wasp, a new vehicle-launched counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) interceptor designed to provide ground forces with an organic capability to defeat aerial threats while on the move. Introduced during Eurosatory 2026, the system expands Rafael’s layered force protection portfolio by adding a dedicated platform-level interceptor for drones, […]
Sweden has taken delivery of the first modernised Stridsvagn 123A main battle tank as part of a broader programme to upgrade and expand the country’s armoured warfare capabilities. The vehicle was handed over by KNDS Deutschland to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), marking the beginning of a long-term fleet modernisation effort that will reshape […]
VisionWave unveils the VARAN UGV Autonomous Ground System, while making its first international defence exhibition appearance at Eurosatory 2026. The product’s presentation included live demonstrations of the platform and deviated from the company’s original plan to demonstrate the system only to a few selected stakeholders, instead of the public. What shifted the company’s direction was […]
Israeli survivability specialist Plasan has unveiled three new protection solutions designed to address some of the most pressing threats facing modern armoured vehicles. The new systems, ATHENA, TAPS, and LAPS, were introduced ahead of their public presentation at the Eurosatory defence exhibition and are intended to enhance vehicle survivability against direct-fire weapons, top-attack threats, and […]
The future of armoured vehicle survivability may increasingly depend on technologies capable of deceiving, disrupting, or confusing incoming threats before impact. In this context, Thales UK has been selected by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to develop and demonstrate a next-generation electro-optic countermeasure concept under the country’s Next Generation Soft Kill (NGSK) […]
Lithuania is preparing a major expansion of its ground mobility capabilities through the planned acquisition of 936 Patria 6×6 armoured vehicles, marking one of the country’s largest recent defence procurement efforts. Approved by Lithuania’s State Defence Council, the programme is intended to strengthen force mobility, improve interoperability with NATO allies, and deepen the integration of […]
Ford Motor Company is in active discussions with the US Department of Defense and several European governments over the potential supply of pickup trucks and commercial vehicle technology for military and logistics operations. The negotiations reflect a growing trend among governments seeking faster, cheaper, and more adaptable alternatives to traditional military vehicles. Ford executives say […]