Mercedes-Benz Defence Zetros 4051 AS 6x6 Multipurpose Tractor
German company Daimler Truck AG unveiled a new truck in the Zetros series. A number of new features make this vehicle capable of operating in hot climates, sand, and dust.
The Turkish Army has received a new NBC reconnaissance vehicle.
The Turkish ground forces have received a nuclear, chemical, and biological reconnaissance vehicle based on the FNSS Pars İzci 8x8 wheeled chassis. This is the first dedicated vehicle of this class in Turkish service.
Engineering support for the Wehrmacht in Operation Citadel
The diaries of the Wehrmacht's 4th Panzer Army headquarters illustrate the organization of the repair and recovery service during Operation Citadel. In many ways, the document debunks the myth of a total order...
"Romanov" - we can when we need to
Russia's import substitution record has been mixed, to say the least. However, there are still reasons for optimism. One such reason is the launch of serial production of the BAZ line of heavy-duty trucks from...
Repair of Wehrmacht wheeled vehicles
Widely known in certain circles, the Wehrmacht's specialists in the repair and restoration of wheeled vehicles accomplished a great deal of work during the first stage of the war. The real test for military vehicles was...
The Plastun-TTM all-terrain vehicle: five variants of one platform
Russian industry has completed the development of a new multipurpose all-terrain vehicle for the army. The Plastun-TTM has passed all necessary tests and confirmed its design characteristics.
Tactical pickups are the workhorses of special operations.
Light trucks, along with ATVs, became indispensable workers on the front lines of the Central Military District. Paradoxically, the domestic industry is unable to offer a truly mass-produced pickup truck...
The US Army's FMTV family of vehicles
The US and other militaries use the FMTV family of trucks. This line includes several dozen vehicles for various purposes, all built on a common chassis.
The M1301 ISV all-terrain vehicle is under fire.
The US Army is purchasing M1301 ISV all-terrain vehicles, designed for personnel transport. This model has passed all tests, but continues to face criticism.
Evolution of platforms for domestic self-propelled anti-tank missiles
Self-propelled anti-tank guided missiles have been in service with our army since the early 1960s. These systems were built on various platforms of several classes and types.
Serial all-terrain vehicles "Ulan" at the front
The Russian army is receiving and mastering new Ulan all-terrain vehicles. These vehicles are built using available components and have high tactical and technical characteristics....
Sappers protecting frontline logistics
Ukrainian formations are trying to remotely mine the logistics routes of Russian troops. In turn, our sappers are taking the necessary measures and clearing the roads for free transportation....
Armored car for presidential vacation: Golf Force One
The US presidential fleet has been expanded with a new, unusual vehicle. A light armored all-terrain vehicle designated Golf Force One has entered service....
RMMV has developed a protected version of the TG-MIL truck
German company RMMV presented a new modification of the military truck TG-MIL. It differs from its predecessors by a standard armored cabin and a number of other important innovations....
One of the unique ones: the Perimeter self-entrenching system
The latest experience of the SVO makes us remember the forgotten projects of the Soviet period. In particular, the issue of reviving the self-entrenching systems of wheeled vehicles is debatable...
Domestic auto industry – better this way than nothing
The Russian automobile industry has gone through many difficult moments in the last three years, and there will certainly be no less difficulties in the future. Despite the pressure, the automobile industry is showing signs of...
US Army Corps of Engineers upgrades MPS modular shelters
In the early 2010s, the US Army Corps of Engineers developed and fielded the MPS modular prefabricated shelter system. It has recently been updated to meet new challenges and...
Cockerill iX Armored Car: A Breakthrough or a Useless Concept
Belgian company John Cockerill Defense continues to work on the experimental armored vehicle iX. This project is based on several unusual ideas, due to which it is planned to obtain...
The first flock of "Caracals" left the German nursery
On July 30, 2023, an article entitled "A Nursery for Caracals or Thoughts While Driving a Car" was published on our website. Almost two years have passed, and......
Some considerations regarding the poor lateral stability of GAZ-64 and Willys MV vehicles
Various publications contain statements about the poor lateral stability of the GAZ-64 and Willys MB. But is this true?...
Personal mobility equipment for ground combatants on the line of combat contact
Taking into account the experience of the SVO and the evolution of civil transport...
Variable Thrust Vectoring: Terraplane BC Series
The French have always been entertainers – sometimes technical solutions were surprising and made one wonder about the sanity of the authors’ collective. A typical example of creativity from France was...
American anti-tank mine Textron XM204
The US Army is planning a full-scale purchase of the new XM204 anti-tank mines. These munitions have recently undergone another round of testing and have once again confirmed their design characteristics....
Etendard Spectre Tactical Electric Motorcycle
French company MCE-5 offers customers a tactical electric motorcycle Etendard Spectre. This vehicle is designed to increase the mobility of soldiers and demonstrate high operational...