infantry fighting vehicle

Oct- 2026 -

12 October

Land

The first infantry fighting vehicle “Mednieks” adapted for Latvia has been handed over to the NAF On Wednesday, October 7, the National Armed Forces received the first infantry fighting vehicle “Mednieks” or “Hunter” adapted for Latvia. In total, the National Armed Forces will receive 84 such infantry fighting vehicles by 2029, thus significantly strengthening Latvia's defense capabilities and contributing to the fulfillment of NATO capability development goals. Photo: Gatis Dieziņš, Ministry of Defence

Latvia Receives First Hunter Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia has taken delivery of its first locally assembled Hunter infantry fighting vehicle, kicking off an 84-system program slated for completion by 2029 to bolster NATO's eastern flank.

1 October

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

The Redback Fighting Vehicle Just Got a New Weapon and a New Job

Hanwha Aerospace’s Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicl has received a firepower upgrade that unlocks new mission roles for the next-gen tracked vehicle.

Sep- 2026 -

10 September

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Poland’s 40-Ton Infantry Fighting Vehicle Breaks Cover With Tank-Killing Punch

Poland has taken the wraps off a 40-ton Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle built to carry troops into high-intensity combat under heavy armor.

Aug- 2026 -

27 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Latvia Unveils First Hunter Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Latvia has unveiled its initial Hunter system at Patria Latvia’s manufacturing plant in Valmiera, marking the start of final assembly under the nearly $931.2 million infantry fighting vehicle program.

26 August

Land

Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner presenting the upgraded Leopard and Ulan vehicles

Rojoef Manuel

Austria Receives First Upgraded Leopard Tanks, Ulan Combat Vehicles

Austria has received its first modernized Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and Ulan infantry fighting vehicles at the Austrian Armed Forces’ Jansa Barracks in Großmittel.

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines to Acquire 500+ Infantry Fighting Vehicles for Ground Troops

The Philippines is planning to procure more than 500 infantry fighting vehicles for its armed forces.

May- 2026 -

1 May

Land

Bea Castañeda

Redback IFV Guide: The Future of Australian Mechanized Warfare

Like the venomous Australian redback spider it’s named after, the Redback infantry fighting vehicle is designed to take on threats far larger than itself.

Apr- 2026 -

14 April

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Estonia Halts $589M IFV Replacement, Shifts Funds to Drones and Air Defense

Estonia is halting a 500-million Euro program to replace infantry fighting vehicles, prioritizing drones, air defense, and uncrewed systems.

Feb- 2026 -

17 February

Technology

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Altman, 15th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flying crew chief, secures a U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location, Southwest Asia, June 29, 2023. U.S. Air Forces Central uses the Globemaster III to support partners with a rapidly deployable airlift asset for combat operations across austere airfields to deter regional aggressors and to assure regional regional partners in the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Farnsworth)

Rojoef Manuel

Maris-Tech to Bolt AI Eyes Onto US Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Maris-Tech Ltd. just scored a US pilot deal to plug AI-powered situational awareness into an Infantry Fighting Vehicle, part of a broader push to modernize America’s armored fleet.

Jan- 2026 -

27 January

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Singapore’s Ground Warfare Evolves With Next-Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicle

ST Engineering is laying the groundwork for Singapore’s next generation of ground warfare, moving ahead with a new infantry fighting vehicle designed to adapt to evolving battlefield threats.

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