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July 21, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

French Army Showcases New Griffon-Based 120 mm Mortar Carrier in Paris

The French Army has unveiled a self-propelled mortar variant of its Griffon 6×6 multi-role armored vehicle — known as the Griffon MEPAC (On-Board Mortar for Contact Support) — just...

July 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Welcomes First Upgraded Ariete C2 Main Battle Tank

The Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium has officially delivered the first modernized Ariete C2 main battle tank to the Italian Army during a handover ceremony at the Cecchignola military complex...

July 20, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Belgian Army Unveils Griffon and Falcon CLV Armored Vehicles During 2025 National Day Military Parade

The Army Recognition editorial team provided exclusive coverage of the full-dress rehearsal for Belgium’s National Day military parade, held in Brussels ahead of the official festivities. The rehearsal offered...

July 16, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Purchases 129 Common Armored Vehicles from Patria

Denmark has signed a contract with Finnish defense company Patria for the delivery of 129 Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 platforms. Deliveries are set to begin this year,...

July 15, 2025
G.Krish
R&D

Hydrogen-Powered K3 Tank Program Launched by South Korea

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has launched the development of its next-gen K3 main battle tank, intended as the successor to the highly regarded K2 and powered by hydrogen fuel...

July 14, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Procures 129 Patria 6×6 Vehicles from Finland to Bolster European Defense Cooperation

Denmark has officially entered the final stage of its involvement in the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program by signing the initiative’s three key concluding agreements: the Research...

April 25, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Orders 150 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles From Oshkosh Defense

The Netherlands has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to deliver 150 Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) under its Future Littoral All Terrain Mobility – Patrol Vehicle (FLATM-PV) initiative. The...

April 23, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Taiwan Showcases Upgraded M1167 Humvee With Enhanced Protection and Firepower

The Republic of China Army has officially presented its newly adopted M1167 Humvee tactical ground system in Taichung, designed for improved battlefield survivability and operational flexibility. Equipped with reinforced...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

KNDS and Metlen Partner to Build Philoctetes Armored Vehicles for Greece

KNDS France has entered a partnership with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals to locally produce the “Philoctetes” armored infantry fighting vehicle for the Hellenic Army. This initiative stems from...

April 22, 2025
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Maldives Debuts Ajban Armored Vehicles in Public Display

The Maldives has officially presented its newly acquired Ajban 4×4 light armored vehicles during the armed forces’ 133rd anniversary celebration in Malé. The showcased Ajban 442A variants are configured...