Pandur II Replacement [Czech Republic]
Last reviewed: 27th January 2026
Snapshot
The Czech Republic currently operates a fleet of 127 Pandur IIs. These are to receive a modest life extension; however, the Czech government plans to replace them with a new 8x8 IFV in an as-yet-unannounced programme.
Shephard forecasts that this procurement could be worth US$722.4 million.
Summary
- Programme value:
- $722.4 million (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 127 (Estimated)
- Award year:
- 2027
- Status:
- Forecast
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
-
Boxer - Potential
Piranha V - Potential
AMVxp - Potential
Superav Land - Potential
VBCI-2 - Potential
- Unit cost:
- $4.7 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 80% ?
Summary
- Programme value:
- $722.4 million (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 127 (Estimated)
- Award year:
- 2027
- Status:
- Forecast
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
-
Boxer - Potential
Piranha V - Potential
AMVxp - Potential
Superav Land - Potential
VBCI-2 - Potential
- Unit cost:
- $4.7 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 80% ?
Bids and suppliers
ARTEC - Boxer - GERMANY
Potential
General Dynamics European Land Systems – Mowag - Piranha V - SWITZERLAND
Potential
Patria - AMVxp - FINLAND
Potential
IDV - Superav Land - ITALY
Potential
KNDS France - VBCI-2 - FRANCE
Potential
Additional Information
Programme Background
The Czech Republic currently operates 127 Pandur II IFVs, 107 of which were manufactured locally by Tatra between 2009 and 2013, with the remaining 20 procured in 2017.
In 2024, the Czech government announced that it would be upgrading its Pandur II fleet with new ballistic and blast protection, new communications systems and a new drive system. This upgrade was scheduled to take place between 2027 and 2029.
However, at IAV 2026, Czech army officers announced that this upgrade would be more limited in scope, focusing primarily on minor communications improvements. Instead, the Czech Army will focus on procuring a new 8x8 as a replacement.
This new 8x8 will be part of the wider military modernisation that the Czech government is currently undertaking, with the goal of becoming more interoperable with its NATO allies.
Bidders and Suppliers
It should be noted that a programme has not been officially announced and no indication has been given on a potential platform.
ARTEC Boxer
One possible solution is ARTEC's Boxer. Already ordered by Germany, the Netherlands and the UK, and due to be ordered by Portugal, Boxer is an established platform with a strong user group managed by the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement (OCCAR).
General Dynamics European Land Systems Piranha V
Another possible contender is GDELS Pinaha V. Currently being procured in its IFV variant by Romania and Spain, the Piranha V would be a cheaper alternative to the more expensive Boxer.
Patria AMVxp
Patria's AMVxp is currently being procured by Slovenia and Slovakia. Given that the Czech Army has stated that interoperability with its neighbours, especially Slovakia, is a key aim of its military modernisation, the AMVxp would be well placed to support that goal.
IDV SuperAV Land
The SuperAV Land is an 8x8 terrestrial variant of IDVs amphibious SuperAV. Whilst it is not currently in service with any military, it could offer a potential solution for the Czech Republic.
KNDS France VBCI-2
Another platform not currently in service, the VBCI-2 is the successor to the VBCI used by France. KNDS France has developed several variants and so has the potential to customise the vehicle for Czech needs if it were selected
Forecast Methodology
Quantity Required
Shephard forecasts that the Czech Republic will replace its Pandur IIs on a like-for-like basis and procure 127 vehicles.
Programme Value and Unit Cost
The average unit cost of potential contenders for the programme gives a unit cost of $4.74 million. Taking this as a baseline, Shephard forecasts that the programme will have a value of $722.4 million. This includes an additional 20% to account for procurement and logistics costs.
PGO
Shephard has awarded this programme a PGO of 80%. Whilst the programme is technically unannounced, the Czech Army has stated that it needs to procure a new 8x8 in the near future. Additionally, scaling back the Pandur II upgrade programme will allow more funds to be directed towards the procurement of a new platform. Furthermore, speaking to Czech military officials at IAV 2026, Shephard understands that is programme is a key priority for the Czech army. Shephard also understands that the Czech government is evaluating using EU SAFE funds to underwrite the programme.
Timeline
Shephard forecasts that a programme could be launched by the end of 2026. This would allow a contract to be awarded in 2027. Assuming a two-year lead time, as is often common with IFV procurements in Europe, deliveries could commence in 2029 and be completed by the end of 2033.
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Summary
- Programme value:
- $722.4 million (Estimated)
- Units required:
- 127 (Estimated)
- Award year:
- 2027
- Status:
- Forecast
- Type:
- Procurement - new
- Systems:
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Boxer - Potential
Piranha V - Potential
AMVxp - Potential
Superav Land - Potential
VBCI-2 - Potential
- Unit cost:
- $4.7 million (Estimated)
- PGO:
- 80% ?
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Low artillery ammunition stockpiles threaten British Army readiness
8th July 2022
Low artillery ammunition reserves could be a pressing concern in the short term for the British Army, especially if it finds itself engaged in intense exchanges of fire similar to those seen in Ukraine.
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2022: New KMW Boxer variant adds tracked mobility
16th June 2022
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has self-funded a tracked version of the 8x8 Boxer armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) with an increased gross vehicle weight and compatibility with all existing mission modules.
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Land Warfare
Four obstacles British Army will face to improve its ground fleet
15th June 2022
What are the barriers standing in the way of the British Army achieving its ground vehicle development plans?
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall and KMW join forces for Baltic defence
9th June 2022
Rheinmetall and KMW jointly establish Lithuania Defense Services to provide support for armoured vehicles in the nation.
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Digital Battlespace
Ozelot offers enhanced protection for armoured vehicle crews
1st June 2022
A basic Communications Electronic Support Measure architecture under development in Germany could help armoured vehicle crews detect and locate nearby enemy troops and vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Second time lucky as Slovenia finally signs for Boxer
17th May 2022
After a previous abortive attempt to procure Boxer 8x8s, Slovenia has now placed an order for 45 vehicles via OCCAR.
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Land Warfare
Morocco unlikely to acquire VBCI, looks at surplus Strykers
12th April 2022
With Morocco’s armoured vehicles fleet ageing, Nexter reportedly intends to offer its VBCI infantry fighting vehicle. But is the North African country interested, and what is the possible competition for Nexter?
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Land Warfare
British Army orders 100 more Boxer armoured vehicles
11th April 2022
The British Army has exercised an option for 100 more Boxer vehicles, on top of the first lot of 523 vehicles originally envisaged in the 2019 contract.
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Land Warfare
Lithuania seeks new armoured vehicles
8th April 2022
Lithuania is interested in 155mm self-propelled howitzers and IFVs in addition to military engineering and demining vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Nexter teams with Greek partner to propose IFV for Hellenic Army
5th April 2022
Philoctetes is being offered to meet a Greek requirement for modernised IFVs.
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Land Warfare
Boxer ARM trials underline recovery capability
4th April 2022
The first example of the Boxer Armoured Recovery Module is at a high technology readiness level although the final layout of production-variant vehicles would depend on customer requirements.
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Land Warfare
Slovakia awaits Patria AMVxp 8x8s in 2023
4th April 2022
The Slovak MoD is progressing with the BOV programme and expects to have all 76 vehicles in service with its heavy mechanised brigade by 2026. The Patria 8x8 platforms will be equipped with a Turra-30 turret and a 30mm cannon.
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg eyes potential UK turret opportunities
3rd March 2022
Kongsberg sees the uncrewed turret market as an area of growing interest.
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Land Warfare
Slovakia narrows down IFV programme to four proposals
9th February 2022
Slovakia has received four government-to-government offers to meet its IFV modernisation requirements — which of them is the front-runner?
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg gains second German Boxer deal
24th January 2022
Heavy fire-support Boxers for Germany will include Protector RS4 and new mission module
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Land Warfare
MTL Advanced steels itself for UK Boxer contract
12th January 2022
MTL Advanced has been selected by WFEL to join the Artec-led team which will deliver the UK’s Boxer armoured vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Five step up for Slovak AFV tender with contract set for March
11th January 2022
Proposals to meet a Slovak AFV requirement have been submitted by the Czech, Finnish, Romanian, Spanish and US governments, with a contract due to be signed by late March 2022.
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives enough Boxers for battalion-sized unit
10th January 2022
Deliveries of the Vilkas IFV to Lithuania have been unaffected by delays to the programme, and the defence ministry expects to receive a final batch of vehicles by the end of 2022.
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Land Warfare
HaLO fits for Boxer MIV
23rd November 2021
UK SME to provide escape lighting systems for integration on Boxer MIV vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Boxer fire support variant emerges
20th October 2021
More ground-based fire support capabilities are needed to meet the requirements of the future battlespace. NATO is looking for specialist vehicles that will be an information hub for ordering fire support.
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Land Warfare
Spain to take early delivery of first VCR 8x8 Dragons
8th October 2021
Head of the Spanish Army’s Logistic Support Command claims that the Tess Defence consortium will make the vehicles available ahead of schedule.
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Land Warfare
Thales and Rheinmetall team up to support Aussie Land 400 programme
5th October 2021
Thales Australia will manufacture components for the Rheinmetall MK 30-2 30mm cannon that will equip the Boxer CRV.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Bridging module embodies rapid deployability
24th September 2021
A bridge mounted on a Boxer vehicle was one of the most prominent equipment displays at DSEI this year.
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2021: Wheeled self-propelled artillery comes to the fore
23rd September 2021
The DSEI exhibition in London on 14-17 September showcased the latest developments in self-propelled artillery as manufacturers touted for business with the British Army.
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Land Warfare
Lithuanian Boxer deliveries delayed
27th August 2021
Following an earlier delay in 2019 the deliveries of Boxer APCs to Lithuania have been put back again due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Land Warfare
Boxer IFV variant with RT60 turret emerges
4th August 2021
A Boxer armoured vehicle with an RT60 turret has been seen for the first time at the WFEL facility in Stockport, and the newly developed system has potential on many different levels.
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Land Warfare
UK IPA report shows some acquisition improvements
20th July 2021
Recent IPA annual reports have been a roll call of MoD failings but the latest version could see procurement turning a corner for the better — aside from the Ajax project.
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Land Warfare
KMW turns to Greek company for armour sets
19th July 2021
EODH will build protection sets for Boxer, Dingo and Leopard 2 armoured vehicles.
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Land Warfare
WFEL begins Boxer production work in the UK
6th July 2021
Boxer sub-assemblies are being turned out at a factory in Stockport.
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Land Warfare
NAO highlights MoD land procurement failures
25th June 2021
The UK National Audit Office has highlighted shortcomings in MoD procurement processes that have impacted priority land equipment acquisition projects and affected British Army capability.
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Land Warfare
Boxer joins the German Armed Forces
23rd June 2021
Artec GmbH has completed the final delivery of the Boxer armoured vehicles to the German Armed Forces.
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Land Warfare
First round of series production begins for British Army Boxers
7th June 2021
The UK Boxer programme starts production on time and according to plan at Rheinmetall’s German facilities.
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Land Warfare
Boxer goes 25 rounds in Australia
3rd June 2021
All German-built Boxers have now been delivered to the Australian Army, while the Lynx competes for a contract of its own.
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Land Warfare
RFEL to supply driver vision aid for Boxer MIV
26th May 2021
UK-based RFEL on 25 May announced a contract award to equip the British Army Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) with its TRAILBLAZER driver vision aid system.
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Land Warfare
KMW and WFEL announce contract award for Boxer MIV
27th April 2021
KMW, WFEL and RENK announce a contract to jointly produce gearboxes and control units for the UK Boxer MIV programme.
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Land Warfare
UK MIV hull production set to begin
22nd April 2021
The manufacturing of the first Boxer 8x8 hull in the UK represents the first time a new armoured vehicle will be built in the UK for a decade. It re-establishes an industrial sovereign capability that was abandoned in 2009-2010 but requires considerable investment in facilities, technology and skills to develop.
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Land Warfare
IR cancels Warrior upgrade but moves forward with Challenger 3
23rd March 2021
The second part of the Integrated Review stated that the British Army would progress with the Ajax and Boxer procurement and the Challenger 2 upgrade. At the same time, the MoD terminated the Warrior upgrade programme.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall denies Challenger 2 upgrade contract speculation
19th March 2021
Rheinmetall has poured cold water on social media speculation about signing a £750 million ($1.4 billion) contract from the UK to upgrade Challenger 2 MBTs, saying instead that is still negotiating with the MoD. The future of the MBT Life Extension Programme will be defined by the second part of the Integrated Review.
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Land Warfare
COVID-19 forces Lithuania to revisit Boxer/Vilkas
16th March 2021
The Lithuanian MND is seeking solutions in order to keep the Boxer/Vilkas programme on track. The Vice Minister of National Defence recently held a meeting with OCCAR, ARTEC and KMW to discuss potential solutions to overcome the economic effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2021: Iveco launches SuperAV variant and 4x4 tactical vehicle
24th February 2021
Both the 8x8 SuperAV Land and Multirole Tactical Vehicle have some common features.
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Land Warfare
Lockheed Martin UK expects Warrior upgrade manufacturing deal by the end of 2021
22nd February 2021
Despite the challenges the British Army may face to move forward with the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, Lockheed Martin UK expects to sign a manufacturing contract by the end of this year.
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Land Warfare
Thales UK obtains MIV supplier contract
19th February 2021
Protector RWS and Acusonic shot detection system to be installed on 500 British Army Boxer 8x8 vehicles.
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Land Warfare
Danish logistics programme rolls on
17th February 2021
The Royal Danish Army has received seven new Scania trucks to replace part of a 1980s-vintage logistics fleet. These vehicles will enable logistics units to transport all types of equipment, including engineering machines and ground platforms.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall continues Boxer A2 upgrade
12th February 2021
Latest contract will complete fleet-wide overhaul of Boxer command vehicles in the German Army.
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Land Warfare
Boxers to be armed with Protector RWS
23rd December 2020
Subcontract for Kongsberg on British Army MIV contract follows similar awards for Dutch and German Boxers.
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Land Warfare
Patria sends AMV XP for Japanese tests
16th December 2020
8x8 vehicle will be evaluated as a contender in the Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier programme.
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Land Warfare
RBSL receives Boxer production subcontract
24th November 2020
Command post and carrier variants to be built in UK
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Land Warfare
UK spending pledge leaves Army programmes out in the cold
19th November 2020
Costly and long-running armoured vehicle programmes were conspicuous by their absence from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement of a multi-year spending boost — but a Boxer production contract gives some cause for optimism.
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Land Warfare
Romanian Army tests Piranha V weapon system
6th November 2020
The service has conducted trials in the National Joint Training Center ‘Getica,’ based in Cincu. Once the acceptance process is completed, the MND will sign the letter of credit for the second batch of platforms.
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Land Warfare
Delays to Integrated Review would affect British Army capabilities
4th November 2020
The lack of clarification on when the IR will be published — and the possibility of further delays — could hamper efforts to deliver new armoured vehicles to the British Army
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Land Warfare
Romanian Army awaits imminent delivery of first Piranhas
13th October 2020
Arrival of first 8x8 wheeled APCs in the coming days fulfils a 'dire need' for the Romanian Army, according to the country's defence minister
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Land Warfare
Two bidders make the cut in Bulgarian IFV programme
5th October 2020
Proposals from General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) and Patria have been downselected for the second phase of the Bulgarian 8x8 IFV procurement programme. The …
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Land Warfare
Romania stays the course with Piranha V
27th July 2020
Romania will maintain its programme to acquire the Piranha V 8x8 APC, as the NATO member state continues plans to modernise the Romanian Army's wheeled …
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Land Warfare
Ambulance version of Piranha V enters service with Danish Army
15th July 2020
Denmark has received the ambulance version of the Piranha V 8x8 AFV amid a broader effort to improve the mobility of its ground forces and augment the 1st …
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Defence Notes
OCCAR delivers despite COVID-19 lockdowns
5th May 2020
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has continued to meet several contract requirements, despite nationwide lockdowns in each of its six European member states …
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Land Warfare
Germany to gain artillery upgrade
15th April 2020
The German Army plans to enhance its indirect-fire capability by upgrading its legacy PzH 2000 155 mm/52 calibre self-propelled (SP) howitzer, procuring new systems and …
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Training
Universal Motion to support Boxer simulators
20th February 2020
Universal Motion Simulator has been awarded a $21.4 million contract to support training simulators for the Australian Defence Force’s new Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles. …
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Land Warfare
ADF Boxer seating frames contract awarded
19th February 2020
Australian industry involvement in the Boxer 8x8 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle build is ramping up, with Precision Metal Group contracted to build the seating frames for …
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Land Warfare
WFEL to play part in UK Boxer manufacture
10th February 2020
A significant portion of the manufacture of the Boxer armoured vehicles to be built for the British Army will take place at WFEL, the company …
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Land Warfare
Australia selects Spike LR2 missile system
5th February 2020
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has selected the Rafael Spike LR2 missile system as its new Long Range Direct Fire Support Weapon capability. To be …
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Land Warfare
Danish Army orders Protector RWS
10th December 2019
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will deliver Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the Danish Army under a contract with the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition …
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Land Warfare
D&S 2019: Asia’s spending on tanks and IFVs grows to $55 billion
20th November 2019
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region will spend over $55 billion to procure new heavily armoured main battle tanks and IFVs by the end of the …
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Land Warfare
RBSL details Boxer programme role
14th November 2019
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has confirmed that it will be one of the primary vehicle manufacturers in the UK for the British Army’s Boxer …
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Land Warfare
Boxer contract announced for British Army
5th November 2019
The UK Secretary of State for Defence, Ben Wallace, announced on 5 November that a contract has been signed to provide Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicles …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2019: New IFVs top priority for Bulgaria's Land Forces inventory
20th August 2019
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has commented that its request of new wheeled combat vehicles is one of the most important projects for recapitalisation of …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives first two Vilkas 8x8s in country
5th July 2019
The first two Boxer 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles out of an order for 88 examples have been delivered to Lithuania, with formal introduction and transfer …
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Land Warfare
New Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land JV established
2nd July 2019
Rheinmetall and BAE Systems have officially established their new UK-based joint venture (JV) for military vehicle design, manufacture and support. Known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems …
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Land Warfare
Boxer Support Partnership holds first meeting
11th June 2019
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency's (NSPA’s) Support Partnership for the Boxer 8x8 multi-role armoured vehicle held its first committee meeting recently. Originally established in …
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Land Warfare
Romanian Piranha 5 completes live firing testing
15th April 2019
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has successfully completed live firing test of the Piranha 5 wheeled armoured vehicle for the Romanian Army, the company …
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Land Warfare
Danish Army receives new Piranha 5 APC
2nd April 2019
Denmark’s Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has formally handed over the first production examples of the Piranha 5 8x8 armoured personnel carrier and the …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2019: Slow and steady for Patria-Leonardo combo
20th February 2019
It could be some time before we hear any more on the Patria AMV XP-Leonardo Hitfact turret combination as trials of the vehicle configuration are …
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Land Warfare
Slovenian MoD postpones Boxer procurement programme
16th January 2019
The Slovenian MoD is postponing the acquisition of the German-made Boxer 8x8 IFV, intended to form the base vehicle in a medium-sized Middle Battalion Battle …
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Land Warfare
Romania rolls out new Piranha Vs
6th December 2018
The Romanian MoD unveiled its initial batch of General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) Piranha V 8x8 wheeled combat vehicles at the lavish National Day …
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Land Warfare
Boxer UK update: Boxing clever
18th September 2018
Since its inception in the 1990s, the Boxer programme has had highs and lows. By 2015, the vehicle had only secured two customers – lead …
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Digital Battlespace
Lithuanian IFVs to get SitaWare Frontline
16th August 2018
Systematic’s SitaWare Frontline C2 solution has been selected for integration across the Lithuanian land forces’ fleet of future armoured vehicles, the company announced on 9 …
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Land Warfare
Lithuanian Vilkas IFV prototypes tested
25th July 2018
ARTEC is putting two Lithuanian Vilkas Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) prototypes through testing at a German military training area, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence (MoD) …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands to receive final Boxer APC
20th July 2018
The 200th and final Boxer armoured vehicle has rolled off the production line at RMMV-Nederland for delivery to the Netherlands armed forces. The 8x8 Boxer, …
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Digital Battlespace
Systematic to enhance Danish artillery systems
9th July 2018
Systematic has received a contract from the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) to deliver a new fire support capability for the Danish Army’s …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2018: Lithuania receives first Boxer IFVs
19th June 2018
Lithuania has taken delivery of it first two pre-series Boxer prototypes configured as heavily-armed IFVs, with series production of the initial batch of vehicles also …
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Land Warfare
Australia sees Spike in missile capability
31st May 2018
Australia has selected the Rafael Spike LR2 multipurpose missile to equip its army’s future Rheinmetall Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV), according to testimony given by …
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Land Warfare
British Army reveals more MIV details, including price tag
25th April 2018
Senior UK MoD officials have put more meat on the bones of its proposed sole-source acquisition of the Boxer 8x8 vehicle from Germany, outlining how …
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Land Warfare
DefExpo 2018: MBDA unveils ATGM5 for Indian requirement
13th April 2018
A joint venture between European missile house MBDA and the Indian company Larsen & Toubro (L&T;) unveiled the ATGM5 missile system at the DefExpo 2018 …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania, UK strengthen defence cooperation
23rd March 2018
UK and Lithuanian defence ministers have met to discuss the challenges of adapting the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) for European nations. The Oshkosh Defense …
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Land Warfare
Australia’s Land 400 project – the right choice?
15th March 2018
On 14 March the Australian government announced that Rheinmetall Defence Australia (RDA) had won a fierce competition to build the Australian Army’s next generation of AFVs. …
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Land Warfare
Boxer scores KO in Australian competition
14th March 2018
Rheinmetall’s Boxer has come out on top of BAE Systems’ Patria AMV35 in a bitter fight to win a lucrative contract for 225 Combat Reconnaissance …
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Training
DSET 2018: Dutch army to deliver air defence training solution
8th March 2018
The Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) Simulation Centre is shortly to deliver a prototype training system to the Dutch School for Air Defence in De Peel. …
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Land Warfare
Pearson joins ARTEC MIV team
14th February 2018
Pearson Engineering has been selected by the ARTEC consortium as a partner for the potential production of Boxer armoured vehicles in the UK, Pearson announced …
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Land Warfare
Slovenia selects Boxer to meet 8x8 requirement
5th February 2018
The Slovenian MoD has announced that it will move forward with plans to acquire the German-made Boxer 8x8 armoured vehicle, making it the fourth country …
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Land Warfare
Bulgaria set to launch long-delayed armour upgrades
31st January 2018
The Bulgarian MoD has indicated it will acquire new wheeled IFVs as part of its modernisation agenda, in addition to upgrading existing Soviet-era armour. According …
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Land Warfare
Romania finalises $1 billion Piranha V order
12th January 2018
Romania has finalised a $1 billion deal with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS-Mowag) to supply 227 Piranha V 8x8 vehicles to the country's armed …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania receives first two Vilkas IFVs
21st December 2017
The Lithuanian armed forces have received two Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence announced on 15 December. The unarmed vehicles …
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Land Warfare
GDA 2017: Qatar becomes first VBCI export customer
7th December 2017
The French-made VBCI 8x8 armoured vehicle has finally secured an export customer in Qatar, following a billion-dollar trade deal finalised between France and the Gulf …
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Land Warfare
Australian steel for Rheinmetall Boxer bid
25th October 2017
Bisalloy Steel Group will develop and produce high performance armour steel for the Rheinmetall Boxer vehicle should it be selected for Australia’s Land 400 Phase …
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Land Warfare
Romania selects the Piranha V
24th October 2017
The Romanian Ministry of Economy signed a MoI with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the licensed manufacture of the Piranha IFV. The signature …
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Land Warfare
Pacific 2017: Land 400 missiles slug it out
4th October 2017
While Rheinmetall’s Boxer and BAE Systems’ AMV35 8x8 armoured vehicles are duking it out to win a contract from the Australian Army under Project Land …
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Land Warfare
LAND 400 Phase 2 testing complete
15th August 2017
Blast testing has been completed on the two contenders vying for Australia's LAND 400 Phase 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) programme, the Australian Department of Defence …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall unveils new Infantry System
19th July 2017
Rheinmetall has introduced a new Infantry System designed to bring its Future Soldier–Expanded System (IdZ-ES) and other sensors and effectors together into the networked-enabled operations loop.The …
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Digital Battlespace
Rohde & Schwarz wins SVFuA contract
14th July 2017
Rohde & Schwarz has won a contract from the German Federal Ministry of Defense to equip German armed forces command vehicles with the joint radio …
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Digital Battlespace
IDE’s WiSPR system for Boxer
6th July 2017
Intracom Defense Electronics has signed a $1.36 million contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles to supply WiSPR intercommunications systems for the Boxer infantry fighting vehicle, …
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Land Warfare
Occar, Artec sign Boxer retrofit contract
5th July 2017
Occar and Artec have signed a contract for the company to retrofit the German armed forces' Boxer vehicle fleet to the A2 standard, Occar announced on 29 …
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Land Warfare
Land 400 begins air transport trials
20th June 2017
Australia's defence procurement project, LAND 400 Phase 2, has commenced air transportability trials, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 19 June. LAND 400 Phase 2 …
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Land Warfare
GDELS delivers first Piranha to Denmark
22nd May 2017
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has delivered the first seven pre-production Piranha 8x8 armoured vehicles to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), the …
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Land Warfare
NIOA joins Rheinmetall Land 400 team
4th May 2017
NIOA has joined the Rheinmetall Defence Australia team for its Land 400 Phase 2 bid to the Australian Defence Force, Rheinmetall announced on 2 May.The …
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Land Warfare
Dutch Boxer throws first punch
17th March 2017
The Dutch Army's 13th Light Brigade conducted its first live firings from the Boxer armoured vehicle in March. The brigade's 42 Battalion Limburgse Jagers (Limburg …
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Land Warfare
Analysis: Will Land 400 mismatch Australian needs?
15th February 2017
The two shortlisted contenders in the Australian Army's Land 400 Phase 2 competition – the BAE Systems/Patria AMV35 and Rheinmetall Boxer – recently undertook compatibility …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands receives new Boxer vehicle
14th February 2017
OCCAR has announced the delivery of the 400th Boxer vehicle under its trilateral co-operation programme between Germany, the Netherlands and Lithuania.The vehicle – an Armoured …
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Land Warfare
Transport testing underway for Land 400 Phase 2
8th February 2017
Trials of Australia's Land 400 Phase 2 contenders have taken place on HMAS Canberra to determine whether the tendered vehicles can be deployed to designated …
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Land Warfare
Wanted Down Under: local businesses for Land 400
24th October 2016
The Australian Department of Defence announced an opportunity roadmap for local companies to work on the Land 400 Phase 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) programme …
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Land Warfare
DVD 2016: MIV rolls forward
12th September 2016
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed additional details regarding its proposed requirement for a Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) at the Defence Vehicle Dynamics …
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Digital Battlespace
Denmark selects vehicle mission systems
9th September 2016
Leonardo-Finmeccanica and the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) have signed a contract that will see the company will provide vehicle mission systems for …
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Land Warfare
Land Forces 2016: Boxer dukes it out with AMV35
7th September 2016
The Australian Army’s Land 400 Phase 2 programme for combat reconnaissance vehicles attracted top attention at Land Forces 2016 in Adelaide, with the field now …
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Land Warfare
MSPO 2016: Samson Mk IIs for Lithuanian Boxers
31st August 2016
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply its Samson Mk II Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for the Boxer vehicles being delivered to the Lithuanian armed forces …
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Land Warfare
Lithuania orders Boxer vehicles
22nd August 2016
Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) joint venture Artec will supply the Lithuanian armed forces with 88 Boxer multirole armoured fighting vehicles under a €390 million …
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Land Warfare
Australia downselects Land 400 Phase 2
28th July 2016
Australia has narrowed down contenders for its Land 400 Phase 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) programme to two. The competition is now between the Rheinmetall …
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Land Warfare
Sentinel II sees light of day in Tasmania
1st July 2016
Elbit Land Systems Australia (ELSA) recently unveiled its Sentinel II combat reconnaissance vehicle being offered for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 programme. Together with partners …
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Land Warfare
Netherlands revises Boxer vehicle contract
1st June 2016
OCCAR and original equipment manufacturer ARTEC have signed a contract for a new Boxer armoured fighting vehicle mix for the Netherlands at the OCCAR-EA headquarters …
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Defence Notes
Germany to invest €130 billion in defence
3rd February 2016
German will invest €130 billion in the Bundeswehr over the next 15 years, defence minister Ursula von der Leyen announced on 27 January. She said that …
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Land Warfare
Denmark awards Piranha 5 contract
28th January 2016
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has signed a contract worth $600 million for the sale of 309 Piranha 5 armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall forms Vehicle Systems division
27th January 2016
Rheinmetall will form a new division called ‘Vehicle Systems’, under which the company will consolidate its defence military vehicle activities, it was announced on 25 …
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Land Warfare
Germany orders more Boxer vehicles
21st December 2015
Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) joint venture Artec will supply Germany with additional Boxer armoured fighting vehicles under a $516 million order announced on 18 …
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Land Warfare
Spanish combat vehicle contract nears
26th November 2015
Spanish Army plans to replace their old BMR-600 6x6 vehicles (pictured above) are gathering pace as a contract for a new 8x8 vehicle draws closer. …
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Land Warfare
DSEI 2015: Lethality for Patria’s AMVxp
17th September 2015
Patria is pushing ahead with the development of its AMVxp 8x8 vehicle modification range with a new turreted Infantry Fighting Vehicle variant. At the DSEI …
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Land Warfare
Bids in for Land 400 Phase 2
16th September 2015
Four bidders are vying for Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 requirement for a total of 225 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV). These will replace 253 Australian …
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall bids for LAND 400 Phase 2
7th September 2015
Rheinmetall has submitted its bid for Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 2- Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability programme, it announced on 3 September. The team includes Northrop …
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Land Warfare
Franco-German industry unites
30th July 2015
A next generation European tank looks to be on the horizon following the merger of armoured vehicle manufacturers Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter. Nexter, a …
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Land Warfare
Industry teams bid for Aussie CRV
12th June 2015
Australia's Request for Tender (RfT) for the Land 400 Phase 2 programme will close in August as contenders have struggled to respond. The initial date of …
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Land Warfare
Denmark selects Piranha 5 for new APC
29th May 2015
The Mowag 8x8 Piranha 5 from General Dynamics European Land Systems has been selected to meet the Danish Army’s requirement to replace its current APC …
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Land Warfare
Denmark selects Piranha 5 IFV
8th May 2015
Denmark has selected the Piranha 5 armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) as the new Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) of the Danish armed forces, General Dynamics …
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Land Warfare
IDEX 2015: Domestic 8x8 APC option for UAE
24th February 2015
The Emirates Defence Technology (EDT) company in the UAE launched its 8x8 armoured vehicle called Enigma at the IDEX exhibition. This could mean other international …
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Land Warfare
Aussie Land 400 initiated
15th December 2014
Australia’s Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has kick-started the Australian Army’s massive Land 400 Phase 2 vehicle acquisition programme. In an announcement on the 10 December …
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Land Warfare
BAE pushes CV90 for Aussie Land 400 IFV
23rd October 2014
As the initiation of Australia’s Land 400 Phase 2 project gathers pace, BAE Systems has said it will market its CV90 tracked armoured vehicle for …
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Land Warfare
Is this the beginning of European land consolidation?
2nd July 2014
French military vehicles manufacturer Nexter and the German armaments producer KMW have signed an agreement to create a joint holding company. The two industrial giants …
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Land Warfare
First Boxer Ambulance delivered to the Netherlands
1st July 2014
The Royal Netherlands Army has taken delivery of the first Boxer Ambulance vehicle from ARTEC, the Kraus Maffei Wegman and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles …
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Land Warfare
DVD2014: LAV III demonstrator from GD arrives
26th June 2014
General Dynamics’ new LAV III demonstrator vehicle that includes upgrades for increased mobility, firepower and protection is on display at the DVD exhibition in Millbrook, …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: KMW unveils AGM-mounted Boxer
20th June 2014
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has integrated its Artillery Gun Module (AGM) onto the ARTEC Boxer multirole armoured vehicle (MRAV), the company revealed at Eurosatory in Paris. …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Patria dénomme véhicule concept
17th June 2014
Patria a dénommé leur véhicule concept 8x8 le AMV XP suite à sa lancement publique a DSEI en 2013. « AMV XP est une nouvelle …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory: Patria names concept vehicle
17th June 2014
Patria has named its new 8x8 vehicle concept the AMV XP following the vehicle’s launch at DSEI in 2013. ‘The AMV XP is a new …
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Land Warfare
Colombian LAVs delivered
6th May 2014
The Colombian Army (COLAR) took delivery of an initial batch of 11 GDLS-C LAV-III armoured personnel carriers in mid-April, it has emerged. COLAR will use …
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Defence Notes
Dutch MoD welcomes extra budget
30th October 2013
The Dutch MoD has reversed a series of austerity measures after negotiations within the government led to the release of an additional €115 million into …
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Army
S-LOV-CBRN and LOV-CBRN II
in July 2017, the Czech MoD received approval from the Czech government to purchase 80 Iveco Light Multirole Vehicles (LMVs) for the Czech Army's 31st …
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Army
Tracked IFV [Czech Republic]
Considered one of the most pressing procurement programmes by the Czech MoD, the Czech Army's requirement for 210 new tracked IFVs is expected to be …
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Army
Titus [Czech Republic]
The Czech Army announced in 2015 that it was seeking to procure an initial batch of 62 TITUS 6x6 wheeled vehicles to replace 26 R-5M communications …
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Army
Pandur II (Second Batch)
Between 2009 and 2013, 107 Pandur IIs were delivered to the Czech Army to replace the Cold War-era OT-64 8x8 APC. These were manufactured in …
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Air Force
UH-1Y Venom (Czechia)
Czech Republic signed a contract to acquire eight UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters to replace the ageing Mi-24, Mi-171 and Mi-35 helicopters in the Czech inventory. The $575 …
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Air Force
AH-1Z Viper [Czech Republic]
This procurement of four AH-1Z Viper combat helicopters is part of the deal announced in August 2019, including 8 UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters to replace …
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Air Force
L-39 Skyfox (1-4) [Czech Republic]
The Czech MoD committed to purchasing up to eight L-39 Skyfox (formerly L-39NG) jet training aircraft. These aircraft will replace older L-39s in service and …
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Air Force
C295 [Czech Republic]
In December 2019, the Czech Air Force signed a contract for the acquisition of two additional Airbus C295 medium airlifters to replace obsolete Yak-40s in …
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Army
ScanEagle [Czechia]
The Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) announced plans to invest CZK200 million ($9 million) into procuring more Insitu ScanEagle UAVs in November 2017. A contract …
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Army
Leopard 2A8 [Czech Republic]
The Czech Army currently operates a small fleet of 30 T-72M4CZ MBTs in its 7th Mechanised Brigade. While these MBTs are to receive an upgrade …
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Air Force
Eurodrone (Forecast) [Czechia]
The Eurodrone is a MALE UAV developed by Airbus, Dassault Aviation, and Leonardo for Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. In a November 2018 document, the Czech …
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Army
Tactical UCAV [Czechia]
In 2017, Czechia announced it wished to acquire an undisclosed quantity of tactical UAVs for the Army of the Czech Republic (ACR). On August 8, 2022, the Czech …
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Air Force
JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic Air Force operates 14 Gripens (12 JAS 39C and two JAS 39D variants) under a lease agreement that runs until 2027 with an option …
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Air Force
New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic is looking to enhance its military airlift capability, and in June 2022, the Czech minister of defence attended a flight demonstration of …
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Army
CV90 [Czech Republic]
After cancelling its previous tender following multiple delays and a legal review, the Czech government decided to negotiate the purchase of BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 with the …
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Army
Mini-UAVs [Czech Republic]
In May 2024, as part of the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, the Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Army …
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Air Force
L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft (ALCA) [Czechia]
Following its maiden flight in 2000, the Czech Air Force took delivery of 72 L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft (ALCA) from AERO Vodochody over the next three years. …
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Army
FPV Drones [Czech Republic]
In May 2024, as part of the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, the Czech Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Army …
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Army
Loitering Munitions [Czech Republic]
In May 2024, as part of the Construction of the Army of the Czech Republic (KVAČR) concept, the Czech MoD and Army announced they were …
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Helmet-mounted displays | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Helmet-mounted displays part of the JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Head-up displays | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Head-up displays part of the JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the JAS-39C/D Gripen Replacement [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the New Transport Aircraft - Czech Republic. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Transponders and IFF | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Transponders and IFF part of the New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Air: Radio and SATCOM | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Air: Radio and SATCOM part of the New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Air Force
Data links | New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]
This subsystem requirement is for the Data links part of the New Transport Aircraft [Czech Republic]. View platform programme here
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Army
Multi-role ARmored System 4x4 [Czech Republic]
The Czech Republic has announced its intention to purchase 24 Multi-role ARmored System (MARS) 4x4s to bolster the Czech Army's air defence capabilities. To that effect, …
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Army
TITUS KOVVŠ/M2 [Czech Republic]
The Czech government announced in June 2025 that it is seeking to purchase 24 new TITUS vehicles. The Titus is already in Czech service and …
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Army
Leopard 2A4 [Czech Republic]
In December 2024, the Czech Republic signed an agreement to purchase 14 Leopard 2A4s for US$169 million. These are refurbished vehicles, primarily from old Swiss …
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Army
HMT Extenda Mk2 [Czech Republic]
In September 2025, the Czech government announced that it was acquiring 18 HMT Extenda Mk2s for £32.6 million (US$44.5 million). Each vehicle will be integrated …
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Army
LMV2 [Czech Republic]
In October 2025, the Czech Republic announced the purchase of 24 Light Multirole Vehicle 2s (LMV2) from IDV. The contract is worth CZK 538.1 million (US$25.4 million) and …
