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5 November

Rheinmetall Delivers First Caracal Air Assault Vehicles to German, Dutch Armies

Rheinmetall has handed over the first series-production Caracal tactical vehicles to the German and Dutch armed forces, marking the start of deliveries under a joint order for more than 1,500 vehicles.

Oct- 2026 -

29 October

Land

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division load Infantry Squad Vehicles onto a Logistics Support Vessel assigned to 168th Transportation Detachment after the completion of Operational Maneuver as part of Salaknib 2026 at Port Irene, Philippines, June 16, 2026. Exercise Salaknib highlights the enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance, enhancing interoperability and readiness through combined arms operations, multi-domain integration, and humanitarian assistance efforts for regional stability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Abreanna Goodrich)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Preps 10-Year Program to Buy 20,000+ Infantry Squad Vehicles

The US Army has launched a market survey to evaluate industry capacity for a potential 10-year contract to adopt 20,787 additional Infantry Squad Vehicles.

26 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

Czech Military Vehicle Can Haul a Truck or 70 Soldiers Through Water

A new Czech amphibious vehicle could give military forces another way to move troops and equipment across waterways.

23 October

Land

Australian Army soldiers from the 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment relocate from the observation post in the High Mobility Transporter Supacat during the Battle of Mt Bundey on Exercise Predator's Walk 2024 at the Mount Bundey Training Area, NT. Soldiers from the 1st Brigade conducted the culminating activity for Exercise Predator’s Walk at Mount Bundey Training Area. Over a two-day period, personnel conducted combat team assaults and combined arms live fire exercise known as the Battle of Mount Bundey. read less

Rojoef Manuel

Fatal Australian Crash Exposes Safety History of Supacat HMT Fleet

An Australian Defence Force incident involving a Supacat High Mobility Transporter in early October has drawn renewed scrutiny to the fleet, highlighting a history of stability issues with the military vehicle.

21 October

Americas

Ethan M. Encarnacion

GM Defense Is Giving the Chevy Silverado a Driverless Military Mission

GM Defense wants to take the driver out of the Chevrolet Silverado, turning the familiar pickup into a proposed unmanned ground vehicle for military logistics and casualty evacuation.

12 October

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Assembling Europe’s Largest Tank Fleet to Deter Russia

Poland is anticipated to hold one of the strongest ground forces in Europe as it aims for a fleet of 1,600 tanks by 2032.

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

Rojoef Manuel

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.

8 October

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Grounds Supacat Fleet After Accident Kills Troop

The Australian Department of Defence has issued a temporary stand-down on its Supacat High Mobility Transporter fleet following a fatal rollover during a training exercise.

8 October

Land

Two Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles bound for Ukraine wait to be loaded onto a C-17A Globemaster III aircraft at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. *** Local Caption *** The Australian Government has provided further support to the Government of Ukraine by gifting 20 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles, including two ambulance variants, to aid the Government of Ukraines response to Russias unrelenting and illegal aggression. Australias response follows a direct request from President Zelenskyy during his address to a joint sitting of the Parliament of Australia on 31 March 2022. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle was built in Australia to provide protected mobility transport, safely moving soldiers to a battle area prior to dismounting for close combat. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle is well suited to provide protection to the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers and Ukrainian civilians against mines and improvised explosive devices, shrapnel from artillery and small arms fire. The vehicles have been painted olive green to suit the operating environment. Additionally, a Ukrainian flag is painted on either side with the words United with Ukraine stencilled in English and Ukrainian to acknowledge our commitment and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. The ambulances will have the traditional red cross emblem. The Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles will be fitted with radios, a global positioning system and additional bolt-on armour increasing their protection.

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris to Upgrade Deal for Australian Army Bushmasters

Australia has contracted L3Harris Technologies to supply an end-to-end command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence suite for its Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles.

7 October

Land

A Moroccan Royal Armed Forces HET carries a U.S. Army M1A3 Abrams Tank from the 1-12 Cavalry Squadron, 1st Cavalry Division as Moroccan soldiers ensure the vehicle is properly secured and prepared for movement at the Port of Agadir, June 3, 2022, Agadir, Morocco. African Lion 2022 is U.S. Africa Command’s largest, premier, joint, annual exercise hosted by Morocco, Ghana, Senegal and Tunisia, June 6 - 30. More than 7,500 participants from 28 nations and NATO train together with a focus on enhancing readiness for U.S. and partner nation forces. AL22 is a joint all-domain, multi-component and multinational exercise, employing a full array of mission capabilities with the goal to strengthen interoperability among participants and set the theater for strategic access. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Donald Franklin)

Rojoef Manuel

Morocco Orders Additional Military Transporters From Oshkosh Defense

Wisconsin-based tactical mobility developer Oshkosh Defense has received a second direct order to provide military trucks for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces.

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