The vehicles will be equipped with a 15-metre telescopic mast system to obtain a long-range telecommunications network Madrid-based General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is to supply 256 Piranha 5 8×8 armoured vehicles to Germany. The operation is part of the project called Tawan for the critical procurement of a vehicle-based long-range telecommunications network. The […]
Denmark; PM vows to ‘massive’ rearmament in upcoming future
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her government would announce plans Wednesday for a “massive” rearming of Denmark’s military due to the growing threat posed by Russia. “We must upgrade massively to protect Denmark. And we must rearm massively to avoid war,” Frederiksen told parliament on Tuesday. She did not disclose any details or sums, […]
UK; MoD to launch tender for future 5.56mm light assault machine gun
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops. Named “Project TROUBLER,” the initiative seeks to address capability gaps left by the decommissioning of the L110 A2 — a 7.2-kilogram (15.8-pound) machine gun that saw extensive use in Afghanistan […]
Slovenia; Army orders additional AMV XP APC.
On February 13, 2025, Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Slovenian Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Brussels, marking the commitment of both nations to support Slovenia’s acquisition of 8×8 Modular Armored Vehicles (AMV) from Patria, a leading defense and technology company. The letter was jointly prepared […]
France; DGA publishes tender for 24 coastal patrol boats
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has launched a tender for the acquisition of 24 new Maritime Surveillance Coastal Patrol Boats (VCSM), aimed at replacing its current fleet, which is primarily used by the Maritime Gendarmerie for missions related to the State’s action at sea. Currently, the Maritime Gendarmerie operates twenty-four Élorn-type coastal patrol […]
Estonia; New 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle.
Milrem Robotics, a global leader in robotic and autonomous systems, has announced the highly anticipated launch of its 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), named HAVOC, at IDEX 2025. This next-generation hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is set to redefine the modern battlefield through enhanced mobility, increased firepower, and expanded operational versatility. A key feature of […]
Austria; Army to establish a new tank battalion
As reported by Epicenter Works on February 10, 2025, the leaked coalition negotiation protocol between Austria’s FPÖ and ÖVP outlines a detailed plan for modernizing and rearming the Austrian Armed Forces (Österreichisches Bundesheer, ÖBH). The document specifies procurement plans, equipment upgrades, and structural reforms intended to increase military spending, enhance Austria’s self-sufficiency in arms production, […]
Ukraine; Air Force receives initial French Mirage 2000-5F Jets
The first batch of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets promised by France to Ukraine has arrived on Ukrainian soil, marking a crucial step in French military assistance aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s aerial capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The announcement of this delivery was made on June 6, 2024, by the French Minister of Armed […]
Hungary; Army orders 56 Additional Turkish Gidrán 4×4 MRAPS
Hungary recently announced the acquisition of 56 Gidrán 4×4 tactical vehicles to strengthen the ongoing modernization of its Defense Forces (HDF). This purchase was confirmed by the Hungarian Minister of Defense, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, during his visit to the Nurol Makina production facility in Turkey on February 4, 2023. The minister emphasized the importance of cooperation […]
France; Army orders 530 more Serval 4×4 MRAPS
On February 8, 2025, the French Minister of Defense, Sébastien Lecornu, announced a major defense procurement with the order of 530 additional Serval 4×4 wheeled armored vehicles for the French Army. This significant investment, valued at over one billion euros, is part of the SCORPION program, a long-term initiative aimed at modernizing France’s ground forces […]