Lithuania Approves Leopard 2 Fleet Procurement for Planned Battalion
Lithuania’s State Defense Council approved the procurement of Leopard 2 main battle tanks in a meeting on Tuesday. The German tank was picked over the American Abrams and the South Korean Black Panther...
View ArticlePortugal Signs Framework Agreement for 36 Caesar Howitzers
The Portuguese government has signed a framework agreement for the purchase of 36 Caesar NG self-propelled howitzers from France. Delivery is expected by 2034, the country’s Chief of the Army General...
View ArticleFinland to Acquire 150 AARGM-ER Missiles for Future F-35 Fleet
The Finnish Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of Northrop Grumman anti-radiation missiles for its future F-35 aircraft, 12 months after the US approved the sale. Under an estimated $500...
View ArticleHanwha Explores Integration of Ultra I&C C2 System With Chunmoo MRLS
Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hanwha to integrate its ADSI command and control (C2) gateway with Hanwha’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket...
View ArticleFrance to Finance 12 Caesar Howitzers for Ukraine From Russian Assets
France will finance military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine using 300 million euros ($324 million) of interest from Russia’s frozen assets. This includes 12 Caesar self-propelled howitzers, 155mm...
View ArticleUkraine to Use Safari Shotgun for Close Combat, Drone Defense
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has officially authorized its armed forces to use the Safari HG-105M semi-automatic shotgun. This compact weapon is designed for use in close combat and neutralizing enemy...
View ArticlePoland Not Transferring South Korean Weapons to Ukraine: President
Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that the South Korean weapons the country acquired will serve Poland’s defense and not Ukraine’s, Polish media RMF24 reported. “There is no scenario under...
View ArticleUK, Germany to Arm Ukraine’s Sea King Helicopters With Latest Missiles
The UK and Germany will arm Ukraine’s Sea King helicopters with modern missiles for greater offensive capability. The joint communique of the bilateral Trinity House Agreement on Defence mentioned the...
View ArticleAustralia Launches Plan to Build Long-Range Guided Missiles
Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled Wednesday by a top defense official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay. Defence Industry...
View ArticleUS Navy Demos Maiden Naval Strike Missile Launch From Destroyer
The US Navy demonstrated firing a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) from a destroyer for the first time earlier this year. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Fitzgerald struck a decommissioned ship with...
View ArticleBaykar to Integrate EDGE Munitions on Unmanned Aerial Platforms
Baykar will integrate EDGE’s guided munitions and payloads with its unmanned platforms under a cooperation agreement signed at the Saha Expo 2024 in Istanbul. Baykar will lead the integration effort...
View ArticleTaiwan Moves to Buy 1,000 Attack Drones From US
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has signed a formal agreement with the US for the purchase of nearly 1,000 attack drones. The letter of offer and acceptance for the deal was signed “unannounced” in late...
View ArticleNorth Korea Says Test-Fire ‘Perfected’ New Solid-Fuel ICBM
North Korea’s latest weapons test “perfected” its newest and most advanced solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, state media said Friday, as global criticism mounts over Pyongyang’s purported...
View ArticleFinland to Procure New Modular Mortar System From Patria
Finland will acquire a new modular 120 mm mortar system from Patria, which the Finnish company describes as a “mobile version of traditional mortar.” The system, called “TREMOS,” was jointly developed...
View ArticleBAE to Deliver 40Mk4 Naval Guns for Dutch, Belgian ASW Frigates
The Dutch Ministry of Defense has contracted BAE Systems to deliver eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the Royal Netherlands and Belgian navies. A pair of guns will be installed on each of four...
View ArticleIndian Air Force Looks to Issue Fresh Procurement Tender for 114 Jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is mulling issuing an “open tender” for the procurement of 114 medium-role fighter aircraft (MRFA), with production taking place at home. This will be a departure from the...
View ArticleThales Belgium to Co-Produce Counter-Drone Missile with Ukrainian Firm
Thales Belgium has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Ukrainian firm to co-produce counter-drone missiles. The Ukrainian entity’s identity was not revealed due to security concerns. “The...
View ArticleRoyal Navy Demos First Air-to-Air Shoot Down of Drone
The Royal Navy demonstrated the downing of a pilotless aircraft from a manned helicopter for the first time recently. A Martlet missile fired from a Wildcat HMA 2 helicopter downed an unmanned Banshee...
View ArticleSouth Korea Buys 100 Meteor Missiles for Upcoming Domestic Fighter Jet
South Korea’s state arms procurement agency has signed a procurement contract for 100 Meteor air-to-air missiles for the forthcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. The deal was signed with MBDA last week...
View ArticleMBDA Showcases New Systems for Maritime Warfare at Euronaval 2024
European firm MBDA is showcasing its upgraded portfolio, including several new systems, at the Euronaval defense exhibition in France. The sovereign defense solutions will “provide a full range of...
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