Final batch of M1A1 Abrams tanks delivered to Poland
The Polish defence procurement agency has announced that the final batch of 47 M1A1 Abrams tanks has been delivered to Poland.
German and French defence companies sign letter of intent for MGCS programme
During the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, leading European defence companies (KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales) signed a letter of intent for the MGCS programme.
Germany to enhance its land forces with over 100 Leopard 2A8 tanks
The German government plans to purchase over 100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks, as reported by Der Spiegel.
Poland to order additional 180 K2 main battle tanks, says defence minister
Poland intends to sign a new contract for 180 K2 main battle tanks this September, Polish Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
KNDS Deutschland introduces Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank
During the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris, KNDS Deutschland will unveil its latest innovation in military technology: the Leopard 2 A-RC 3.0 main battle tank.
KNDS and Leonardo abandon talks on strategic partnership
Negotiations between KNDS, a leading European manufacturer of military land systems, and Leonardo, an Italian aerospace and defence company, have officially ended without agreement.
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KNDS tests of the ASCALON 140mm tank gun are going further [VIDEO]
KNDS has made a new successful firing campaign of the ASCALON 140mm gun. KNDS has demonstrated an easy and quick change of the barrel caliber from 120 to 140mm in less than one hour.
U.S. Army and GDLS begin development of advanced M1E3 Abrams tank
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) has been commissioned to develop the preliminary design for the new M1E3 Abrams main battle tank.
KNDS Germany delivers more Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks to Hungary
The Hungarian land forces have recently taken delivery of two additional Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks, produced by KNDS Germany in Munich under a contract signed in 2018.
Türkiye: Altay Main Battle Tank enters serial production
Türkiye has embarked on the serial production of the Altay main battle tank (MBT). The contract, finalized on May 29, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the nation’s defence industry.
K2 main battle tank from Hyundai Rotem in the spotlight at BSDA exhibition in Bucharest
At this year's Black Sea Defence and Aerospace (BSDA) exhibition in Bucharest, South Korean company Hyundai Rotem displayed its combat-proven K2 Black Panther main battle tank.
Slovakia intends to procure more than 100 main battle tanks
The Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic plans to purchase more than 100 main battle tanks to form and equip two new tank battalions in the land forces.