Thailand tests CS/AH2 howitzer prototype

by Kapil Kajal

The 105 mm CS/AH2 howitzer (pictured above) is similar in all aspects to the BAE Systems L118/L119 (105 mm) light howitzer. The gun is produced by Poly Technologies, with likely involvement from Norinco. (Poly Technologies Inc)

Thailand's Defense Technology Institute (DTI) and the Artillery Center of the Royal Thai Army (RTA) have test-fired five artillery rounds from a prototype of the 105 mm CS/AH2 light howitzer, the DTI said in a social media post in late September.


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Ukraine conflict: M1A1 Abrams and Swedish Leopard 2 tanks arrive in country

by Nicholas Fiorenza

Ten Leopard 2A5 tanks donated by Sweden are in place in Ukraine, with Ukrainian crews trained in Sweden (pictured). (Swedish Armed Forces)

The M1A1 Abrams tanks donated by the US and Leopard 2 tanks donated by Sweden have arrived in Ukraine.


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Romania to acquire 48 F-35s in two tranches

by Gareth Jennings

Romania intends to acquire 48 F-35s to be operated across three squadrons. (USAF)

Romania has firmed up its procurement plan for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), disclosing that it intends to acquire 48 aircraft across two acquisition tranches.

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence (MND) informed the country's parliament of its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) plan in a letter that was sent on 4 August and published on 26 September.


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