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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneEurope
UK Ajax Tank Trials Halted Over Design Concerns
The UK has halted trials of a fleet of Ajax tanks after it was reported that the vehicle has developed a range of issues stemming from its faulty design.
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May- 2021 -12 MayAsia Pacific
Indonesia Developing Amphibious ‘Tank Boats’ for Coastal Patrol
Indonesia has begun constructing floating tanks capable of patrolling the country’s maritime territories.
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11 MayEurope
British Army to Upgrade Challenger Tank Fleet by 2027
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has been awarded an $1.13 billion contract to upgrade the British Army’s Challenger 2 main battle tank fleet.
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7 MayEurope
Turkey Reports Successful Test of ‘Homegrown’ Tank Engine
Turkey said it successfully completed the test of its first-ever nationally developed 1,500-horsepower engine that will power various armored vehicles and tanks.
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Apr- 2021 -15 AprilArms
Rheinmetall Joins US Firms in Bid to Replace Bradley
German arms maker Rheinmetall is teaming up with US firms Raytheon and L3Harris to bid on the replacement of the four-decade-old M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
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14 AprilAmericas
US Army to Develop ‘Top Attack’ Anti-Tank Mine
The US Army is seeking to develop a new anti-tank mine capable of automatically detecting enemy vehicles and firing submunitions at the top of the vehicle.
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13 AprilEurope
Russia Establishing First Robot Tank Unit
In a bid to further strengthen its firepower amid increasing tension with Ukraine, the Russian government said it is now setting up its first military unit featuring strike robots.
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Jan- 2021 -6 JanuaryEurope
Pixelated Camouflage to Make British Tanks 80 Percent Harder to Detect
A recent trial has shown that a new multi-colored, pixelated coating on British tanks has reduced their detection rate by 80 percent.
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberDrones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion
US Army Moves Step Closer to ‘Drone Tank’ Development
The US Army released its request for proposals to develop a potentially unmanned ground combat "drone tank" to hopefully replace the Bradley.
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Jul- 2019 -9 JulyBusiness
US approves $2.2 billion sale to Taiwan of Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles
The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles at an estimated cost of over $2.23 billion
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