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Germany-funded batch of five Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles will arrive in Ukraine in the coming weeks for evaluation, marking Kyiv's next step in testing the platform after a late-2024 demonstration; the Ukraine-specific KF41 variant features a two-person Lance turret and could lead to larger orders or even local production, signaling Berlin's continued military support for Kyiv and Rheinmetall's export-led strategy.
American Rheinmetall and General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) are the only two teams moving forward in the Army's M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle replacement competition, after the service announced that they will split the $1.6 billion development funding pot. The ultimate winner may lay claim to a $45 billion production deal. The two teams will now embark on the next two program phases, which will lead to a single winner. The XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle will fit eight soldiers and feature a remote turret, the developmental XM913 50-millimeter cannon, anti-tank guided missiles, and machine guns.
The Czech Republic has signed a $2.2bn contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds to procure 246 MkIV CV90s, with 140 of the platforms expected to be Infantry Fighting Vehicle variants featuring Hägglunds’ D-Series turret with a 30 millimeter cannon. Meanwhile, CV90 IFVs are expected to be operational in Ukraine within days, with the Swedish government offering to assist Ukraine in the procurement of additional CV90s in the future.
German lawmakers have approved the Defense Ministry's request to purchase 50 Puma infantry fighting vehicles for over $1 billion to fulfill NATO obligations by 2027. The total financial commitment is $1.6 billion, including spares and an anticipated price increase. The approval also includes an option for another tranche of 179 vehicles. The Puma is designed as the centerpiece vehicle for the service's mechanized forces as the 50-year-old Marder fleet ages out. The newer vehicle provides better protection, lethality, and mobility.
A video posted online appears to show a Ukrainian drone attacking a Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, hitting a commander inside. The clip may be linked to Ukraine's 72nd mechanized brigade, but its authenticity and location could not be independently verified. Drones have played a significant role in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides using them extensively.