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30 August

Land

Philippine Marines riding in LAV-300s (Light Armored Vehicles) participate in a combined arms live-fire exercise (CALFEX) at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Tarlac, Philippines, May 15, 2018, as part of Exercise Balikatan. The CALFEX is designed to demonstrate cooperation and interoperability between Philippine and U.S. forces as the two militaries continue their commitment to train and share information to improve their ability to coordinate a multilateral response to crisis. Exercise Balikatan, in its 34th iteration, is an annual U.S.-Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations held from May 7 to May 18. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David Beckstrom)

Philippine Marine Corps Accepts Commando Armored Vehicles, Howitzers

The Philippine Marine Corps has received new Commando armored systems, support vehicles, and artillery in Central Mindanao.

27 August

War

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — U.S. Department of Defense supplied Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles delivered to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 6-8, 2024 are prepared for transfer to Kenyan personnel deployed to the Caribbean nation as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The MSS Mission is utilizing 10 MRAPs transferred to it to help the Haitian National Police restore security in regions impacted by widespread gang violence. The MRAPs were delivered as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support to Haitian-led security efforts in the country. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft began delivering 24 additional MRAPs to Port-au-Prince Aug. 23 for transfer to the MSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mitchell Corley)

Rojoef Manuel

US to Deliver More MaxxPro Armored Vehicles to Kenyan Warfighters in Haiti

The US Southern Command has begun supplying 24 additional MaxxPro armored fighting vehicles for Kenyan forces in Haiti.

23 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Inaugurates Redback Combat Vehicle Factory in Australia

Hanwha has launched a new production facility in Victoria to support the Australian Army’s Redback infantry fighting vehicle program.

23 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo DRS to Produce Bridging Vehicles for US, Romania

Leonardo DRS has accepted a $49-million contract to manufacture additional Joint Assault Bridge systems for the US and Romania.

22 August

Land

Oshkosh Defense Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV)

Rojoef Manuel

Oshkosh Secures $1.5B Follow-On Heavy Tactical Vehicle Contract for US Army

Oshkosh Defense has received a $1.54-billion follow-on contract to supply Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles for the US Army.

21 August

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Ukrainian Military Receives 154 China-Made Great Wall Wingle 5 SUVs

Ukraine's defense procurement agency has supplied 154 Chinese-made Great Wall Wingle 5 pickup trucks to the armed forces.

21 August

Land

Pansarbandvagn 302 armored personnel carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Approves Swedish Pansarbandvagn 302 Personnel Carriers for Military Use

Ukraine has authorized the distribution of the Swedish Pansarbandvagn 302 armored personnel carrier to the armed forces.U

20 August

Land

Ukrainian soldier on top of a South African Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle. Photo: NMFTE via Telegram

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Operating South African Mbombe 6 Armored Fighting Vehicle

The Ukrainian Armed Forces are operating an Mbombe 6 armored fighting vehicle under the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade "Edelweiss" unit.

19 August

Land

Terrängbil 24 (Sisu GTP 4x4) armored personnel carriers

Rojoef Manuel

Sweden Accepts First Army GTP Armored Personnel Carriers From Finland

Sweden has accepted its first batch of a planned 260 GTP armored personnel carriers from Finland for the Swedish Army.

14 August

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Army Unveils Student-Built ‘Deep Orange 15’ Autonomous Rescue Vehicle

The US Army has unveiled its futuristic “Deep Orange 15” ground rescue vehicle with semi-autonomous features.

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