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Royal Netherlands Army prepares for modern warfare with Bastion Lion exercise

Royal Netherlands Army prepares for modern warfare with Bastion Lion exercise

The Royal Netherlands Army has concluded its large-scale Bastion Lion exercise, a major training operation involving 4,500 troops, 1,800 vehicles, and 200 drones from three countries.

Retia and Axon Vision form strategic partnership to enhance armoured vehicle systems

Retia and Axon Vision form strategic partnership to enhance armoured vehicle systems

Czech technology firm Retia has entered into a strategic partnership with Israeli company Axon Vision to advance electronic systems in military armoured vehicles.

MGCS Project Company GmbH established in Cologne to advance Franco-German defence programme

MGCS Project Company GmbH established in Cologne to advance Franco-German defence programme

A major milestone has been reached in the Franco-German Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project with the official establishment of MGCS Project Company GmbH (MPC).

U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant

U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant

The U.S. Army is expediting the development of the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, aiming to deliver the upgraded variant within 24 to 30 months, significantly ahead of the original 65-month schedule.

Volvo Defense to make debut at DEFEA showcasing military-ready FMX trucks and group capabilities

Volvo Defense to make debut at DEFEA showcasing military-ready FMX trucks and group capabilities

Volvo Defense will present itself for the first time at the DEFEA – Defence Exhibition Athens – taking place from 6 to 8 May 2025 in Athens, Greece.

RENK Group AG completes acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc.

RENK Group AG completes acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc.

RENK Group AG, a prominent German provider of propulsion solutions for military and civilian sectors, has completed its acquisition of the U.S.-based Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. (CGS Inc.).

BAE Systems secures USD 162 million U.S. Army contract for M777 howitzer structures

BAE Systems secures USD 162 million U.S. Army contract for M777 howitzer structures

BAE Systems has been awarded a USD 162 million contract by the U.S. Army to produce major structures for the M777 lightweight howitzer.