armored vehicles

May- 2025 -

22 May

Polish Army Unveils New K2 Black Panther Tanks in Slovakia

Poland’s Land Forces have debuted their K2 Black Panther main battle tanks at an international military exercise in Slovakia.

22 May

Europe

PARS Alpha 6x6 fire support and reconnaissance vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Spain, Turkey, Belgium Consortium to Develop 6×6 Cavalry Vehicle for Spanish Army

A group of defense contractors has signed a memorandum of understanding to build and supply a 6x6 cavalry vehicle for the Spanish Army.

20 May

Europe

NP Aerospace's new vehicle armor center in Coventry.

Rojoef Manuel

NP Aerospace Opens New Military Vehicle Armor Complex in England

NP Aerospace has inaugurated a new hub in Coventry, England, to expand vehicle armor integration services for global defense customers.

20 May

Europe

An Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank is unloaded from the United States Army Vessel SSGT Robert T. Kuroda at Tanjung Perak Port in Indonesia during Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023. *** Local Caption *** At the invitation of Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI), Australia is contributing over 125 personnel from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS23). SGS23 is an TNI and United States Indo Pacific Command led bilateral training activity. It is focused on joint operations with international partners in and around East Java in Indonesia from 31 August to 13 September. Held since 2009, the ADF first participated in 2022, and in 2023 is contributing an Australian Army force element including a Troop of M1A1 Abrams tanks from the 1st Armoured Regiment. The contingent also includes an Infantry Platoon from the 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australian Regiment, command and control elements, and a range of armoured vehicles, trucks and recovery vehicles.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Sends First Batch of Retired M1A1 Abrams to Ukraine

Australia’s Department of Defence has dispatched an initial tranche of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks pledged to Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion.

20 May

Americas

A Mack Common Tactical Truck is seen on display at what appears to be an arms/miitary exhibit. The 8-wheel truck is painted deep green. It has a cargo container in the back, painted a dull gray.

Rojoef Manuel

Mack Defense to Build Next-Gen Tactical Truck Prototypes for US Marines

The US Marine Corps has contracted Mack Defense to develop two mock-up vehicles for the service’s Medium Tactical Truck program.

19 May

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Ukrainian Warfighters to Receive 400 Camilino APCs From Italy

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has announced it will send VCC-2 Camilino armored personnel carriers to Ukraine in response to Russia’s continued aggression.

16 May

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Hungary Receives Three Leopard Tanks, First Leguan Mobile Bridge

The Hungarian Defence Forces has taken delivery of three Leopard 2A7HU main battle tanks and their first Leguan 2HU armored vehicle-launched bridge as part of a contract signed in 2018.

16 May

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

EM&E Group Launches Ferox 6×6 Armored Vehicle

Spanish defense contractor EM&E Group has exhibited its new Ferox 6x6 armored vehicle at an international military solutions exhibit in Madrid.

16 May

Asia Pacific

Taimas 8x8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Kazakhstan Showcases ‘Taimas’ 8×8 Armored Combat Vehicle

Kazakhstan’s armed forces have unveiled the Taimas 8x8 next-generation wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to the public.

15 May

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Netherlands Rebuilds Tank Fleet After 2011 Phase-Out

Since phasing out all its Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks in 2011, the Netherlands is restoring a dedicated armored force amid growing regional security challenges.

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