Leonardo and Rheinmetall Debut NMBT for Italy at Eurosatory
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) joint venture unveiled the New Main Battle Tank (NMBT) for the Italian Army during the Eurosatory 2026 exhibition.
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Land
Expo and Air Show
Land
Possible New Chinese MBT Prototype Spotted on a Trailer
What appears to be a new Chinese main battle tank prototype, larger than the previously seen Type 100, was spotted on a trailer on the road by a local.
Land
Investment
BMC Delivers the First Batch of Production ALTAY MBTs to TAF
BMC delivered the first ALTAY main battle tanks to the Turkish Armed Forces at its new facility to increase the output for vehicles and engines in Ankara.
Land
Modernisation
Chile Considers Modernisation for Marder IFV with Turkiye
Chilean and Turkish officials have begun discussions on a modernisation package proposal for German-made Marder 1A3 IFVs in the Chilean Army service.
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Investment
ALTAY Main Battle Tank Delivery Schedule Announced
Haluk Görgün, the Secretary of Defence Industries, has revealed the delivery timetable for serial manufacturing of ALTAY, the next-generation MBT for Türkiye,
Land
Expo and Air Show
IDEX 2025: Rosoboronexport Displays Revamped T-90MS MBT
Rosoboronexport is displaying the new configuration of the T-90MS MBT with mesh screen armour and revisited the ERA package at the IDEX 2025 exhibition.
Land
Russian Army gets T-90M and T-72B3M Upgraded MBTs
With over 100 upgrades, Uralvagonzavod provides the Army with improved T-90M and T-72B3Ms, therefore enhancing their efficacy even with losses in Ukraine.
Land
British Army Takes Delivery of Two Challenger 3 MBTs
The British Army has taken delivery of two Challenger 3 MBT prototypes for field tests. BAE Systems and German Rheinmetall have announced the delivery.
Land
U.S. Advisor: Abrams were not Useful in Ukraine’s Frontlines
U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan stated that Abrams MBTs were not effective in the Ukrainian frontline against Russian aggression.
Country
Poland Increases the Defence Budget for upcoming years
The Polish Government has sent the 2025 draft budget to the Parliament worth $32.89 billion, which is larger than the 2024 budget. The Defence budget increases.
Land
M1A1 Abrams MBT Aid from Australia to Ukraine
Australian Minister of Defence Industry announced the aid consisting of 49 M1A1 Abrams MBTs to Ukraine.
Land
Modernisation
TAF Receives Some Upgraded M60T MBT After Tests
Turkish Defence Ministry announced acceptance tests for some modernised M60T MBTs had been conducted.
Land
Engine and Transmission
BMC Power Sends Engines to the Arifiye Production Line
BATU tank engine for Altay and UTKU engine for Fırtına 155 mm SPGs alongside transmissions were sent to the production line in Arifiye.
Weapon / Missile
Modernisation
Germany Tests Renewed Skyranger 35 Air Defence System
Rheinmetall has tested the new version of the Skyranger 35 gun-based air defence system on a Leopard 1 MBT chassis.
Land
India Considers Selling Its T-72 MBTs
In an effort to phase out the ageing Russian-made T-72 MBTs profitably, India plans to sell the tanks to be retired.
Modernisation
ASELSAN offers Leopard 1V MBT Modernisation to Chile
ASELSAN has offered a modernisation package for Leopard 1V MBTs following the ongoing Leopard 2 MBT modernisation.
