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.
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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.
U.S. Army conducts day and night live-fire training with M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank
Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, took part in an intensive live-fire exercise with the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank.
Netherlands to establish Leopard 2A8 tank battalion at German military base in Bergen-Hohne
The battalion will consist of 46 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks, with each squadron of 14 tanks also incorporating unmanned systems.
Czech tank troops conduct live-fire training with Leopard 2A4 tanks in Austria
Soldiers from the Czech Army’s 73rd Tank Battalion recently carried out their second live-fire training exercise with Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks.
U.S. Army showcases latest M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks in joint exercise with Saudi forces
The U.S. Army has released new footage from its latest squad and platoon-level live-fire training during the Friendship 25 exercise.
Spain considers Leopard 2A8 to replace ageing Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks
The Spanish Army has announced plans for technical modernisation, including the potential replacement of its ageing Leopard 2A4 tanks.
DGA signs contract with KNDS France to Upgrade 100 additional Leclerc tanks
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has placed an order for the renovation of 100 additional Leclerc main battle tanks in the XLR configuration.
United States delivers first batch of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks to Poland
The first shipment of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks has arrived at the port of Gdynia, Poland. This marks a significant milestone in the defense partnership between Poland and the United States.
KNDS Deutschland details contract with Sweden for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks
Sweden has finalised a significant agreement with German defence manufacturer KNDS Deutschland for the acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks.