2023
IDET 2023: Day 1 summary at International Defense Exhibition Brno Czech Republic
Day 1 for Army Recognition Editorial Team at IDET 2023, the International Defense Exhibition that takes place in Brno, Czech Republic from 24 to 26...
Germany confirms acquisition of 18 new Leopard 2A8 tanks with additional order of 105 more
The German army (Bundeswehr) has initiated plans to procure 18 Leopard 2A8 tanks as replacements for the previously donated Leopard 2A6 tanks to Uk...
Iran lashes out at Western concerns over Kheibar Khoramshahr 4 new missile
Tasnim news agency reports on May 26 that the Iranian Foreign Ministry hit back at the US and France for expressing concern about Iran’s new ...
IDET 2023: Rheinmetall promoting Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 HL air defense system
The Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 HLP is an impressive piece of weaponry, featuring a 35 mm air defense gun mounted on a hook-liftable platform (HLP). ...
German army orders another 57 Rheinmetall HX81 heavy tractor units worth over €50 million
Rheinmetall has received an order from the Bundeswehr (German army) to supply a further 57 heavy tractor units in the 70-tonne payload class. Known...
IDET 2023: Excalibur Army displays MR-2 14.5mm anti-aircraft system on Toyota pickup truck
MR-2 is based on the Russian ZPU-2 twin-anti-aircraft machine guns in 14.5mm caliber. ZPU (meaning "anti-aircraft machine gun mount") is a family o...
Czech Republic to acquire 246 CV90 Mk IV IFV Infantry Fighting Vehicles from BAE Systems
24 May 2023 - In a landmark defense deal, the Czech Republic has confirmed the procurement of 246 CV90 Mk IV infantry fighting vehicles. The agreem...
IDET 2023: Excalibur Army displays Morana 155mm self-propelled howitzer
Excalibur Army’s Morana, a tactical self-propelled howitzer, is versatile, allowing for integrated operation within a standard artillery battery, a...
IDET 2023: SVOS from Czech Republic displays MARS 4x4 S-330 with Saab RBS 70 NG air defense system
The Czech company SVOS, in cooperation with Swedish company Saab, completed the tests of the modular MARS 4x4 vehicle in the S-330 version, which w...
IDET 2023: Nexter KOVS Titus Command post now in service with Czech army
Basically, the Titus 6x6 is a highly capable infantry mobility vehicle that has been developed and manufactured by Nexter and Tatra Defence Vehicle...
Raytheon Missiles and Defense to supply Ukraine with NASAMS air defense systems
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on May 24 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Mi...
IDET 2023: STV Group from Czech Republic presents Flyer 72 special forces vehicle in Europe for first time
Flyer 72 is a purpose-built, lightweight vehicle designed to meet the demands of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for the Ground Mobil...
IDET 2023: EVPU Defence displays Mantis Mini RWCS mounted on Ford Raptor pickup truck
The Mantis Mini is a remote-controlled weapon station (RCWS) that offers exceptional versatility and firepower. This impressive system is designed ...
Saab to supply sight- and fire control capability for CV90 combat vehicles of Slovak army
Saab has received an order for sight- and fire control capability from BAE Systems Hägglunds. The order value is approximately SEK 900 million and ...
AM General to supply around 20,000 JLTVs with trailers to US Army
The U.S. Department of Defense on May 24 announced that AM General LLC, South Bend, Indiana, was awarded a $4,653,330,000 firm-fixed-price contract...
IDET 2023: Czech army to receive 62 CAESAR 8x8 155mm self-propelled howitzers
The Czech Republic and Nexter have further solidified their relationship of trust through the procurement of 52 CAESAR 8x8 artillery systems for th...
IDET 2023: Diehl Defence from Germany presents revolutionary autonomous Ziesel robotic system
BRNO, Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 - Diehl Defence, a German defense industry powerhouse, has unveiled its revolutionary Ziesel Unmanned Ground Veh...
IDET 2023: Rheinmetall and STV Group present Oerlikon Skyranger 30 cutting-edge air defense system
Brno, Czech Republic - May 24, 2023 - STV GROUP, the largest ammunition producer in the Czech Republic, proudly showcased the Oerlikon Skyranger 30...
IDET 2023: Tatra Defense Vehicle showcases TITUS 6x6 MKPP armored vehicle for the first time
Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 – IDET 2023, the prestigious Defense Exhibition that takes place in the city of Brno, Cech Republic, witnessed the muc...
IDET 2023: BAE Systems presents enhanced CV90 IFV as candidate to replace old BVP-2 of Czech army
BRNO, Czech Republic, May 24, 2023 - In a bid to secure one of the largest defense contracts in the Czech Republic's recent history, BAE Syste...
