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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Rheinmetall secures €200 million NATO order under 120mm tank ammunition framework agreement
Rheinmetall has secured an initial order worth around €200 million from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency under a 2025 framework agreement for 120mm tank ammunition, marking a significant contract in scope and value.
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
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.
U.S. Army fast-tracks M-1E3 Abrams main battle tank development to reshape future armoured warfare
A report by the Congressional Research Service outlines how the US Army is reshaping the future of its Abrams tank fleet through the new M-1E3 modernisation programme.
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.
Australia completes transfer of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as part of military assistance programme
Australian Defence Force has completed the transfer of 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling a direct request from Kyiv as it continues to resist Russia’s illegal and immoral invasion.
German tank maker KNDS Deutschland to build Leopard 2A8 assembly plant in Lithuania
KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence.
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GDLS and AeroVironment demonstrate PERCH system on M1A2 SEPv3 tank with Switchblade munitions
GDLS has announced the successful demonstration of its Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system during the U.S. Army’s Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper event held at Fort Hood, Texas.
Abrams tank crews test rapid armour movement in NATO exercise at Bemowo Piskie, Poland
U.S. Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, manoeuvred an M1A2 Abrams tank through a water obstacle at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland on 18 November 2025.
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Norwegian Army to receive first Leopard 2A8NOR main battle tank from KNDS next year
Norway’s first Leopard 2A8NOR main battle tank has officially rolled out from the KNDS factory in Munich, marking what officials describe as a historic boost to national land forces.
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