Czech Government approves Leopard 2A8 tank procurement with strong role for defence industry
The Czech government has discussed the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for the Army following a proposal by Defence Minister Jana Černochová.
Lithuanian Government approves advance payment for Leopard 2A8 tanks in defence boost
On 13 August, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania approved a plan to finance an advance payment for the purchase of Leopard 2A8 tanks for a future Lithuanian Land Forces tank battalion.
Rheinmetall details latest deal for maintenance of Czech Army’s Leopard 2A4 tank fleet
The Czech Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year contract for extensive service and maintenance work on its Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Bergepanzer 3 “Büffel” armoured recovery vehicles.
Curtiss-Wright to supply turret drive stabilization system for Rheinmetall KF51 Panther tank
Curtiss-Wright has been selected by Rheinmetall Landsysteme Germany to supply its modular Turret Drive Stabilization System (TDSS) for the KF51 Panther Main Battle Tank.
Italian Army takes delivery of first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank
The Italian Army officially received the first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank during a ceremony held at the Cecchignola Military Compound.
Saab plays a key role in MARTE project for development of future European main battle tank
Saab has announced its participation in the MARTE (Main ARmoured Tank of Europe) project, a major European defence initiative aimed at strengthening the continent’s technological independence.
Hyundai Rotem nears record $6.5 billion export deal with Poland for K2 main battle tanks
Hyundai Rotem, a South Korean defence systems developer, is on course to secure the largest single defence export deal in South Korea’s history, with a planned delivery of K2 battle tanks to Poland.
Rheinmetall secures $107.5 million U.S. Army contract for M1 Abrams track systems
American Rheinmetall has finalised a $107.5 million contract for the production and delivery of T-158 military track systems for the U.S. Army’s M1 Abrams tank,
Hyundai Rotem develops next-generation main battle tank
Hyundai Rotem, a leading South Korean defence manufacturer, has officially registered a new-generation tank project with the South Korean patent office.
Thales leads new European initiative to develop future main battle tank technologies
A new European defence project, the Technologies for Existing and Future Main Battle Tanks (FMBTech), has officially been launched to modernise and revolutionise Main Battle Tank (MBT) systems.
U.S. Army accelerates Abrams main battle tank modernisation with M1E3 variant
The U.S. Army is expediting the development of the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, aiming to deliver the upgraded variant within 24 to 30 months, significantly ahead of the original 65-month schedule.
M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams on NATO’s easternf lank: Polish army conducts first live-fire exercise with new tanks
On 7 April 2025, Poland carried out its first live-fire exercise with M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 tanks at the Biedrusko training ground near Poznań.