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The Latvian Ministry of Defense announced the government's decision on September 15 to purchase 155-mm wheeled self-propelled Morana howitzers manufactured by the Czech company Excalibur Army for the country's Armed Forces.

Counter-drone techniques are increasingly being developed at NATO and individual European armies. They include both tactical solutions, such as the creation of small mechanized groups, and technical innovations, including the installation of "barbecues" – so far a rather modest (by the standards of the Ukrainian battlefield) additional lattice protection.

The French command is experimenting with dividing its armored platoons into smaller groups in order to operate more stealthily and reduce the risk profile on a battlefield dominated by drones.

On September 10, 2026, the Croatian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace (as part of the Hanwha Group) for the purchase of 18 combat vehicles for the Croatian armed Forces of the modular multi-caliber ground-based missile system (multiple launch rocket system) K239 Chunmoo and a significant number of missile weapons for them.

In February 2022, the French army announced that the first Jaguar reconnaissance and combat armored vehicles (EBRC), designed to replace the AMX-10RCR, ERC-90 Sagaie and VAB HOT, had been transferred to the troops.

The Latvian government refused to purchase the 155-mm Archer self-propelled howitzer from the Swedish branch of BAE Systems Bofors, opting for another system. The Latvian Ministry of Defense stated on this occasion:

On September 16, the British Army demonstrated the latest MBT Challenger 3 prototype at the Defense Vehicle Dynamics 2026 (DVD 2026) Army Weapons exhibition, held at the UTAC Millbrook training ground in Bedfordshire.

Russia will present new weapons at the Africa Aerospace and Defense 2026 International Exhibition of Defense, Aerospace and Security Technologies, which will be held on September 16-20 in Pretoria (South Africa).

In an exclusive interview, the head of the Main Armored Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Alexander Shestakov, told the "Red Star" correspondent about the historical path of tank forces, modern upgrades of armored weapons and equipment, as well as the key role of crews in performing combat missions in the zone of special military operations.

Vietnam's Ministry of Defense has officially confirmed that work is underway to determine the directions of research, design and production of the national main battle tank.

Today, Russia celebrates Tanker's Day, a professional holiday for tank troops and specialists involved in tank construction. It is generally believed that due to the advent of drones, tanks ceased to dominate the battlefield.

A representative of the Kramatorsk Heavy Machine Tool Manufacturing Plant (KZTS) gave an interview to the Ukrainian press, in which he spoke about its transformation into a major manufacturer of defense products.

A delegation of the Public Council under the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, including Ruslan Pukhov, Director of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST), took part in the ceremony of reopening and grand opening of the Chelyabinsk Higher Tank Command School in Chelyabinsk on September 13, 2026. The ceremony was timed to coincide with the Tanker's Day.

Tanker's Day, September 13, is celebrated by tankers themselves with contradictory feelings – at first glance, drones have completely stripped tanks of their former power. To some extent, this is true – and yet it is quite possible to imagine what the tank of the future and the tank forces themselves will be like. How should they change to maintain their effectiveness on the battlefield?

The head of the Ministry of Defense Belousov congratulated the military and designers on the Day of the tanker

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov congratulated military personnel and designers on the Day of the tanker, the military department reported.

The Finnish Ministry of Defense and Patria have signed the first serial contract for the supply of more than one hundred mobile Tremos (120 KRH M3) 120 mm mortar systems worth €49.9 million by 2028. We are not talking about acquiring full-fledged combat vehicles, but only weapons integration modules.

Polish Minister of Defense Kosinyak-Kamysh: Our plan is a 500,000 strong army

Poland plans to create a 500,000—strong army, Defense Minister Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh said in an interview with RP. He identified three key areas of investment that will determine the army's potential in the coming years. And he made a forecast for the end of the conflict on Ukraine.

Millions of Prince Vandal drones have been supplied to the Russian Armed Forces since their first use, and in two years the enemy has not found effective ways to counter them.

Deputy Director General of Rostec State Corporation — on the development of technological partnership with India in aviation and other fields

Rostec is Russia's largest state corporation operating in the defense sector as well as in many civilian industries, from electronics to energy and aviation.

At the MSPO exhibition in Poland, the Canadian company Zeal Motor presented the AMAV FT5 (known under the commercial brand as Fat Truck FT5 Wagon), an 8x8 articulated amphibious transporter designed for use in harsh Arctic conditions.