Latvian Government approves procurement of additional ASCOD combat vehicles from GDELS
On June 17, the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to purchase an additional 42 ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
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Patria and GDELS to start ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle assembly in Latvia
The first ASCOD IFVs are expected to be fully operational by autumn 2026.
Elbit Systems to supply UT30 MK2 turrets for ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles under USD 100 million contract
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence technology company, has signed a contract worth approximately USD 100 million to supply its UT30 MK2 unmanned turret systems.
Latvia signs EUR 370 million contract for ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles
The ASCOD is a modular vehicle based on the Common Base Platform concept developed by GDELS.
Latvia chooses ASCOD: advanced infantry fighting vehicle for NATO’s eastern flank
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has confirmed the selection of the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
Latvia begins contract negotiations for ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles
The ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle is already in service with the armed forces of Spain, Austria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Philippines.
ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle with Trophy system presented in Bucharest
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) presented the ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle equipped with the Trophy Active Protection System (APS).
Spanish Army takes delivery of four ASCOD “Castor” vehicles
GDELS Santa Bárbara Sistemas has announced the delivery of four state-of-the-art ASCOD “Castor” Armored Combat Vehicles (VCZAP) to the Spanish Army.
Philippine Army boosts capabilities with ASCOD Light Tanks
GDELS-SBS, in collaboration with Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems, has supplied the Philippine Army with new combat vehicles from the ASCOD family.
GDELS-SBS unveils two new variants of ASCOD vehicle
GDELS-SBS introduces two new variants of the successful family of ASCOD tracked armored vehicles.
Demonstration of ASCOD Autonomous Platform at the Army 2E+I Forum
GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas and SENER Aeroespacial demonstrated the ASCOD Autonomous Platform at the Army 2E+I Forum.