Tag: IFV
IFVs – Essential Components for NATO’s Forward Presence
Can rapid fielding of modern and mature 8x8 IFVs reduce the risk and enhance the combat agility of NATO’s Eastern front? The combat experience gathered in the Ukraine War reflects the need for agile land combat systems that effectively integrate maneuverability and firepower and rely on logistical support from domestic or neighboring allied countries. How can NATO get them quickly? Marrying proven systems and platforms delivered by trusted sources from active production lines is paramount in reducing risks and accelerating delivery and fielding.
Jordan to Receive 25 Modernized Marder IFVs from Germany
The German government has contracted with Rheinmetall to upgrade 25 Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) from Bundeswehr surplus stocks. The new vehicles will be delivered at the beginning in the first quarter of 2018.
Franco-Russian ATOM Wheeled Combat Vehicle Debut at RAE-2013
Russian Tracked vehicle manufacturer UralVagonzavod and Renault Trucks Defense of France have unveiled a collaboration program the two companies are pursuing since February 2013,...
Research: Armored Vehicles Market to Shrink by one Billion US$ over...
Market research company ICD predicts the global market for armored and counter IED vehicles which was valued at US$25.1 billion in 2011 will decline...
GDLS Selected to develop Namer Armored Personal Carriers for Israel
Israel's Defense Ministry has awarded General Dynamics a contract to build 600 Namer (leopard in Hebrew) armored personnel carriers (APC) over the next eight...
Paramount Unveils Mbombe, a New 6×6 IFV, Pioneering a New Mine...
Paramount unveiled today the Mbombe at the African Aerospace and Defense 2010 (AAD) Expo. Mbombe is a 6x6 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) implementing a...
U.S. Army Requests Proposals for a New Combat Vehicle
February 25, 2010: The US Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) released today the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Technology Development (TD)...
Namer Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) – Background
The Namer Infantry Combat Vehicle is expanding the Israeli Merkava into a family of vehicles. It also represents the latest version of the 'heavily...
Combat Vehicles on Display at AUSA 2009
AUSA, Washington DC, October 2009: The exhibition provided a preview of potential improvements for major platforms, such as the Stryker, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Paladin self...
U.S. Army Defines Ground Combat Vehicles (GCV) Priorities
AUSA, Washington DC, October 2009: Awaiting the imminent release of the U.S. Army's largest acquisition of tactical armored vehicles in years, the next generation Ground...
WLIP – Warrior Lethality Improvement Program
Armored vehicles at DSEi 07: The British MOD has set a higher priority for the modernization and upgrading 449 of its 786 Warrior Infantry Fighting...
Israel Launches Namer Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle Program
In July 2007 the Israel Defense Forces launched the Namer (Leopard in Hebrew) Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) program, funding a pilot production of...
US Army Continues Bradley RESET Process
Bradley Combat Systems fulfill five critical mission roles - infantry fighting vehicle, cavalry fighting vehicle, fire support vehicle, battle command vehicle and engineer squad...
Puma Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Puma is the new armored infantry fighting vehicle developed for the German Army, which is expected to procure 405 vehicles with a total budget...
