Merkava Mark 5 Barak revealed
The Israel’s Ministry Of Defense presented for the first time the prime examples of the newest Merkava Mk5 Barak tank, which entered service in the 52nd battalion of the 401st… 
22. 01. 2024
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Bundeswehr procuring medium-calibre ammunition for Puma infantry fighting vehicle
The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. A call-off from an existing framework…
19. 01. 2024
Effective protection against threats from above: Skyranger 30 passes an important milestone
Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has reached a key milestone on the road to series production. In December 2023, the A1 configuration of the…
15. 01. 2024
Production of M777 howitzers is about to resume
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems Inc. a contract for the production of the main designs of the 155 mm M777 ultra-lightweight towed howitzers. The contract paves the way for…
07. 01. 2024
Only the stressful environment will show the qualities of each individual, says Colonel Vybíhal, Commander of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia
The Czech Army is in command of the Multinational Battle Group Slovakia (MN BG SVK), which was established in spring 2022 as part of the effort to strengthen NATO's…
26. 12. 2023
Russia to relaunch production of the Soviet era T-80 tank – Ukraine intends to focus on BM Oplot
In recent years, much has been made of the T-14 Armata, the latest Russian tank, described as technologically far ahead of its Western counterparts. However, according to the…
25. 12. 2023
Breakthrough for Skyranger 30 air defence system
The Düsseldorf-based tech enterprise Rheinmetall has scored a significant success in marketing its new Skyranger 30 air defence system as part of the European Sky Shield…
21. 12. 2023
Panther ready to pounce – Rheinmetall signs development contract with Hungary for next generation tank
The Hungarian government has joined forces with Rheinmetall to develop the Panther KF51 through to production maturity. A contract to this effect has now been signed…
17. 12. 2023
Loitering munitions are not losing their relevance on the modern battlefield
Loitering munitions or kamikaze drones play a significant role on the Ukrainian battlefield, as evidenced in particular by the Russian upgrade of the widely used…
11. 12. 2023
KNDS France promotes the Franco German EMBT in Egypt. „Leo-Leclerc“ could replace the Abrams and the T-62
Although it has been promoting its new Panther KF51 battle tank for over a year now, the German Rheinmetall group has made no appearance at the EDEX 23 arms fair, which has…
08. 12. 2023
The importance of securing Europe's air and missile defence with its own assets is growing
Air and missile defence is one of the key elements of today's battlefield. This is confirmed by the war in Ukraine and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, for which the…
28. 11. 2023
Rheinmetall to supply Ukraine with over 30 Leopard 1 Systems on behalf of German Government
In a significant move to support Ukraine's military capabilities, the German defense contractor Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract to supply over 30 Leopard…
20. 11. 2023
