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EUMAM Ukrainian Tank Crew Training in Germany
JOINT-FORCES has had a rare chance to take a look at EUMAM UA Tank Crew Training provided to Ukrainian troops by the…

Leopard 1A5DK and 1A5DK1 Tanks for Ukraine
Leopard 1A5 tanks financed by a cooperation between Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands have been delivered to Ukraine, reports Carl Schulze. ~…

Egyptian M2011 Tricolour Desert Pattern
While out in Cairo for EDEX 2025 I took the opportunity to snap Egyptian M2011 Tricolour Desert (aka Coffee Stain) camouflage pattern,…

A Happy and Peaceful Christmas To All Defenders
On behalf of those celebrating the festive season, the JOINT-FORCES Team wish a Happy and Peaceful Christmas to all troops defending freedom.…

Sweden Orders Saab Giraffe 1X Compact Radar
Saab has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the Giraffe 1X compact radar system. ~ Press…

Spain Orders C295 Transport Aircraft for Training
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace its CN235 and C212 training fleets. ~ Press…

UMEX 2026 and SimTEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX) will take place from 20 January 2026 in Abu Dhabi.…

Handover of Rheinmetall Skynex to Italian Army
The Italian Army has received its first Skynex air defence system from Rheinmetall with handover completed at the Sabaudia base. ~ Press…

Saab Ground Combat Orders from Lithuania
Saab has received orders from Lithuania for the disposable AT4 weapon as well as ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf weapon. ~ Press Release,…

Rheinmetall and SATIM Sign AI Technology Supply Contract
Rheinmetall and Polish company SATIM, specialising in the AI-supported analysis of SAR imagery, have signed a technology supply contract. ~ Press Release,…

















