Challenger 3 tank completes further trials as UK programme advances upgraded British Army armoured capability
British media reported on 8 June that the modernised Challenger 3 main battle tank had completed another phase of trials.
Challenger 3 testing advances as UK main battle tank modernisation programme faces delays and fleet questions
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has reported progress in testing the Challenger 3 main battle tank.
U.S. Army shows M1E3 Abrams main battle tank concept with unmanned turret and hybrid powertrain
The U.S. Army presented a rendering of the M1E3 main battle tank during the Michigan Defense Expo 2026 in Detroit.
Honeywell and local partner to establish AGT1500 engine maintenance centre in Poland for Abrams tank fleet
Honeywell has signed an agreement with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. to establish an authorised service centre in Poland for AGT1500 gas turbine engines used in M1 Abrams tanks.
KNDS and RITEK open Leopard 2A8NO production facility in Norway as first tanks delivered to Norwegian Army
KNDS Deutschland and Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a new production facility for the Leopard 2A8NO in Levanger, Norway.
Norway receives first Leopard 2A8 tanks at Rena camp as part of Army modernisation under NATO targets
Two of Norway’s first new Leopard 2A8 NO main battle tanks have arrived at Rena camp in Østerdalen, marking a key step in the modernisation of the Norwegian Army.
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.
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.