After slight delay, Army approves XM30 Milestone B
The decision comes after critical design reviews of both the American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems plans.
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New Acquisition Plans for MBT, AIFVs in Europe
Land Warfare Weekly Defense-Update Netherlands to Acquire Leopard 2A8 Tanks and Spike LR 2 Anti-Tank Missiles The Netherlands has announced plans to procure Spike LR 2 anti-tank missiles from Israeli defense company Rafael. The Spike LR 2 is an advance…
US Army chooses 2 companies to compete for Bradley’s replacement
The U.S. Army said it selected two companies to build prototypes of XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle Phase III and IV Detailed Design and Prototype Build and Testing phases, using full and open competit…
US to send more combat vehicles to Ukraine
The United States is considering sending additional Bradley and Stryker combat vehicles to Ukraine in an upcoming aid package. The Pentagon has unveiled a new $325 million weapons package for Kyiv that includes 10 Stryker and 15 Bradley armored vehicle…
US to send more ‘tank-killer’ fighting vehicles to Ukraine
According to some reports, like one from AP, the U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine totaling more than $2.6 billion that includes Stryker armored vehicles and additional Bradley fighting vehicles. AP also quoted the source…
Ukraine to get first Bradley fighting vehicles in coming weeks
Ukraine will get the first batch of Bradley fighting vehicles in the coming weeks, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed Tuesday during a press briefing. “With the Bradleys as Deputy Secretary Cooper talked about last week, we’re —…
Ukraine to get 50 Bradley fighting vehicles
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will soon receive at least 50 Bradley fighting vehicles as part of the new military aid package. The story was first reported by Reuters, which cited two U.S. officials. U.S. President Joe Biden also said on Wednesday that se…