U.S. Army provides Abrams tank familiarization to German forces during joint training in Lithuania
The U.S. Army conducted joint training with German forces in Lithuania, providing hands-on familiarization with the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank.
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Thomas Global Systems presents Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer in U.S. evaluation of virtual training systems
Thomas Global Systems has showcased its M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer (ITT) to United States government departments and industry partners.
MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
Rolls-Royce and ZF to develop hybrid propulsion system for Europe’s next-generation MGCS main battle tank programme
Rolls-Royce Power Systems and German technology group ZF have been commissioned to develop a hybrid propulsion system for the European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS).
U.S. Army plans early delivery of transitional M1E3 Abrams prototypes to support accelerated development testing
The U.S. Army will receive prototype M1E3 Abrams tanks as early as summer 2026, according to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, enabling earlier testing of the next-generation main battle tank.
Romania signals faster main battle tank acquisition as decision on new fleet expected within months
During the International Armoured Vehicles conference held from 20 to 22 January in Farnborough near London, Romania announced plans to accelerate its main battle tank procurement programme.
Challenger 3 completes first crewed live firing trials in UK, marking major milestone for British Army
The activity formed part of a phased assurance programme, progressing from remote operation to live firing with a crew in the turret by RBSL personnel. Challenger 3 is fitted with the Rheinmetall-manufactured 120 mm smoothbore L55A1 cannon, capable of firing the latest kinetic energy anti-tank rounds and programmable multipurpose ammunition. Rebecca Richards, Managing
EuroTrophy signs €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland for Trophy APS on Leopard 2A8 tanks
EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2 A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
U.S. Army releases first image of M1E3 Abrams pre-prototype test vehicle for future tank development
The U.S. Army has released the first image of a test vehicle used in the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank development programme, marking the first public view of the platform.
M1E3 Abrams emerges in first images, offering early glimpse of US Army’s next-generation tank
The U.S. Army has released two images revealing selected design details of the M1E3 pre-prototype, an early iteration of the next-generation Abrams main battle tank.
Spain launches PAMOV research programme with Indra to explore future main battle tank
Spain’s Directorate General of Armament and Material has signed a contract with Indra Sistemas for research and development work under the PAMOV programme.
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U.S. Army Abrams tanks conducted live-fire exercise in Estonia to demonstrate combat readiness
A live-fire exercise by a United States tank unit was held at the Estonian Defence Forces’ central training area and concluded on December 22, confirming the unit’s combat readiness.