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Korean K2ME tank targets UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its export strategy shift

At IDEX 2025, Hyundai Rotem from South Korea introduced the K2ME, a variant of its advanced K2 Black Panther main battle tank specifically designed for the Middle Eastern market. This development represents a crucial advancement in South Korea’s strategy to enhance its defense exports to the Gulf region, with a particular focus on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Initially showcased as a scale … Continue reading Korean K2ME tank targets UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its export strategy shift

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Leopard 2A8 tank now costs $30 million, similar to a used F-16 fighter jet

Austria is actively enhancing its armored capabilities, yet the financial implications of acquiring modern tanks are proving to be quite daunting. At present, the Austrian Army operates a single tank battalion, known as Panzerbataillon 14, which is equipped with 58 Leopard 2A4 tanks. Although these tanks remain effective in combat, they have undergone only minor upgrades, primarily in their electronic systems and turret mechanisms. To … Continue reading Leopard 2A8 tank now costs $30 million, similar to a used F-16 fighter jet

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Ukrainian service members walk next to a launcher of a Patriot air defence system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in an undisclosed location, Ukraine.
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Reports suggest that alleged Russian UAVs are evading detection by Patriot systems at a German military base with Ukrainian forces

Russia’s potential espionage activities seem to have extended to Germany, targeting a crucial military facility where Ukrainian forces are being trained to operate the Patriot Air Defense System. According to a report by the German publication Der Spiegel on February 9, unidentified drones, believed to be linked to Russia, were detected over the Schwesing Air Force base, where Ukrainian personnel are undergoing training on Patriot … Continue reading Reports suggest that alleged Russian UAVs are evading detection by Patriot systems at a German military base with Ukrainian forces

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Russia continues to promote the T-90MS tank, even in the face of significant losses in Ukraine

Russia plans to showcase its T-90MS main battle tank at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi, even though the vehicle has experienced significant losses in Ukraine. Rosoboronexport, the primary arms exporter for Russia, has announced that a T-90MS model will be featured at the exhibition, scheduled for February 17–21, which is anticipated to host over 1,350 exhibitors from 65 nations. The T-90MS is the … Continue reading Russia continues to promote the T-90MS tank, even in the face of significant losses in Ukraine

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Sweden’s military is set to acquire tanks from KNDS in a deal valued at $2 billion

Sweden’s government announced on Thursday that the country will procure tanks from the German-French defense manufacturer KNDS for a total of 22 billion Swedish crowns (approximately $1.97 billion). The acquisition consists of 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks, along with upgrades for 66 existing units, as detailed in an official statement. “This investment is essential,” Johnson stated during an interview with public broadcaster SVT, emphasizing that … Continue reading Sweden’s military is set to acquire tanks from KNDS in a deal valued at $2 billion

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