* Rheinmetall unveils Boxer 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle
German defense industry group Rheinmetall recently introduced a new infantry fighting vehicle version of the Boxer 8x8 armored vehicle. The highlight of this version is the Turra 30 V10 remote-controlled turret, developed by Slovakian defense company EVPU.
The Boxer is a highly mobile 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle with a modular design that allows for the integration of mission modules according to user requirements. The vehicle consists of two main parts: a common driving module and a replaceable mission module, allowing the vehicle to be quickly reconfigured to perform a variety of missions.
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| The Boxer 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle version introduced at IDET 2025 features the Turra 30 V10 turret, a compact, multi-purpose, medium-sized remote-controlled weapon station. Photo: Army Recognition |
The platform has many variants such as troop carriers, ambulances, command posts, combat engineering vehicles, and now infantry fighting vehicles. To date, nearly 30 different variants have been developed and are in service with seven countries, with a total of about 1,800 vehicles either ordered or on order globally.
With high mobility, battlefield survivability, logistical efficiency and ease of maintenance, Boxer is considered a low life-cycle cost solution, adaptable to both conventional and asymmetric warfare.
The highlight of this new version is the Turra 30 V10 turret, a compact, versatile medium-sized remote-controlled weapon station. Designed specifically for wheeled armoured vehicles, the Turra 30 includes a 30mm automatic cannon, a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun and a Spike LR or LR2 anti-tank guided missile launcher.
The turret supports full find-kill capability thanks to independent electro-optical sights for both the gunner and commander, allowing the detection and engagement of multiple targets simultaneously. The system is protected by lightweight composite armor and can optionally be integrated with the HARPIA system - which uses radar and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to detect and neutralize incoming threats, such as guided missiles or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Powered by a 530kW MTU diesel engine, the platform can reach a top speed of 103km/h and travel over 1,000km without refueling. With a maximum gross vehicle weight of 38.5 tonnes and a payload capacity of up to 8 tonnes, the Boxer can carry advanced weapon systems. In addition to protecting the crew from mines, the Boxer also demonstrates outstanding performance in harsh terrain thanks to its modular powertrain.
* Does South Korea have an aircraft carrier for UAVs?
At the MADEX 2025 Defense Exhibition currently taking place in Busan, South Korea, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) has revealed information about the HCX-23 Plus UAV carrier, a groundbreaking next-generation naval platform concept.
The HCX-23 Plus is considered an ambitious design by HD HHI. Unlike conventional aircraft carriers, this platform is optimized for unmanned operations and is powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
Designed to enhance stealth capabilities, the HCX-23 Plus completely eliminates the traditional command structure. Instead, the ship uses an integrated command and control system, operated by AI.
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| A scale model of South Korea's HCX-23 Plus unmanned aircraft carrier. Photo: 315th_IGNIB |
The flat deck extends the length of the ship's hull, divided into two separate operating areas: the fixed-wing UAV launch and recovery area and the vertical take-off/landing UAV area.
The ship model on display at MADEX 2025 showcased key structural improvements, including sharp surfaces that reduce radar cross-section, a wide and stable hull shape ideal for supporting UAV flight operations, and a matte black and grey coating on the water surface that reduces the ship's visibility.
The HCX-23 Plus is expected to perform a variety of missions, from surveillance, electronic warfare, to rapid response strike missions.
* What is special about the CZ BREN 3 rifle?
Česká Zbrojovka, a famous Czech arms manufacturer, has introduced for the first time a new rifle model called CZ BREN 3, at the international defense and security technology exhibition IDET 2025.
As the third version, CZ BREN 3 has many improvements compared to its predecessors. Notably, it is modular, durable and adaptable to modern combat situations.
The new rifle supports multiple calibers, currently chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO and 7.62×35mm. It uses a short-stroke piston gas system with a three-way adjustable gas valve, which improves performance when used with a silencer and in adverse conditions.
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| The unveiling of the CZ BREN 3 at IDET 2025 marks a significant step forward in Česká Zbrojovka's rifle design. Photo: Army Recognition |
The CZ BREN 3 is lightweight, with an upper body made from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy and a lower body made from polymer. The barrel length ranges from 17.78 cm to 41.91 cm, allowing for customization according to mission requirements.
Compared to its predecessor, the BREN 3 has been improved with easily removable attachment points, allowing for quick accessory changes. In addition, the stock has been redesigned to be more sturdy and durable. The design also allows for quick changes in ammunition and barrel sizes, creating flexibility in combat.
Compared to other modern models like the FN SCAR or HK416, the CZ BREN 3 stands out for its balance of performance, adaptability and affordability.
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