Latvia joins ASCOD combat vehicle user group as partners sign intent on cooperation at Adazi meeting
Latvia has joined the allied ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle user group following the first meeting of participating nations held on 27 November at the Adazi military base.
American Rheinmetall wins $31 million contract to develop rapid repair system for Bradley combat vehicles
American Rheinmetall has secured a $31 million contract to support a Rapid Damage Assessment and Repair Demonstration aimed at the U.S. Army and the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Romania launches formal consultation for new Infantry Fighting Vehicle programme
On 10 July, Romania’s Ministry of National Defence launched the consultation phase in its procurement process for a new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
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).
Romania plans to sign deal for over 200 tracked IFVs this year, says defence ministry
Bucharest intends to acquire 246 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for its Land Forces, with the contract expected to be signed this year, the Romanian Ministry of National Defence confirmed.
Stampeding Bison: Czech and Dutch troops train together with new CV90 infantry fighting vehicles
Soldiers from the Czech 72nd Mechanised Battalion have joined 1,500 Dutch troops in a joint military exercise at the Hradiště training area in western Bohemia.
KNDS France and METLEN Energy & Metals join forces to produce VBCI PHILOCTETES in Greece
KNDS France has announced an exclusive partnership with Greek firm METLEN Energy & Metals for the production of its latest-generation VBCI PHILOCTETES 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle.
Poland signs EUR 1.5 billion deal for over 100 Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles
On 27 March 2025, Poland’s Armament Agency signed the first executive contract for the delivery of Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to the Polish Armed Forces.
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Croatian Army conducts live-fire exercises with Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles [VIDEO]
The Croatian Army's 1st Armoured Mechanised Battalion, known as the "Sokolovi" (Falcons), has successfully conducted live-fire exercises using M2A2 ODS Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
NATO Multinational Battle Group in Lithuania conducts first live fire training with Puma vehicles
The NATO Multinational Battle Group Lithuania (MN BG LTU) conducted its first live fire training with Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) as part of a field training exercise from 3-7 March.
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.
Hungary’s First battalion equipped with KF41 Lynx vehicles nears Initial Operational Capability
The Hungarian Land Forces have announced that the first battalion equipped with the new KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) is set to achieve Initial Operational Capability (IOC).