Poland Receives 18 K9A1 Self-Propelled Howitzers
Eighteen additional K9A1 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea have reached Poland, as reported by the press service of the Polish Army. The delivery was made via sea transport to the port of Gdynia, with the ship arriving on December 17, 2023
Estonia Expands Artillery Arsenal with Six K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers from South Korea
Estonia has received an additional six K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea, according to an announcement by the Estonian Ministry of Defense on Saturday, December 16. The newly delivered batch, comprising 155-mm self-propelled howitzers, supplements the 18 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers previously acquired by Estonia
Hungary, Rheinmetall Forge €288M Deal for Panther KF51 Main Battle Tank Development
The Hungarian government, in collaboration with Rheinmetall, has signed a €288 million contract in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, to develop the Panther KF51 and move it towards production maturity. A demonstrator vehicle will be constructed, paving the way for full-scale production
Milrem Robotics, Ukraine to Create Robotic Systems Based on Battlefield Experience
Estonian robotics and autonomous systems developer Milrem Robotics and the Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on the creation of "next-generation multi-domain robotic defense systems” based on battlefield experience. The agreement was formally signed during the First Defense Industries Forum (DFNC1) held in Kyiv, outlining a...
Azerbaijan Likely Customer for 48 Serbian Nora B52 SP Howitzers
Azerbaijan could be the mystery customer that has reportedly purchased 48 Nora B52 self-propelled howitzers from Serbia. Local media reports around November 20 indicated that Serbia is selling these wheeled self-propelled howitzers to an unnamed country for €311 million
Babcock Joins BAE Systems Team for UK's Future Artillery Programme
Babcock, in collaboration with BAE Systems and Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL), is set to develop the ARCHER wheeled mobile artillery system as the UK Ministry of Defence's replacement for the British Army's legacy AS90. Babcock's production facilities in Devonport and Walsall will play a crucial role in consolidating the Archer superstructure and ammunition resupply system
Poland Approves $2.5B Contract for 152 Krab Self-Propelled Howitzers
The Ministry of National Defense in Poland has approved the procurement of 152 Krab self-propelled howitzers, with the officially approved contract valued at around PLN 10 billion ($2.5 billion) on December 8
Hanwha Secures $2.4B Australian Contract for Redback IFVs
Hanwha Aerospace Australia (HDA) has secured a $2.4 billion contract with the Australian Department of Defense to deliver 129 Redback infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) for the Australian Army
Hungary Receives First of 44 Leopard 2A7HU Tanks
The Hungarian defence forces received the first Leopard 2A7HU tank on December 5, the latest in the German-made Leopard series which is custom-made for Hungary. Hungary has placed an order for 44 Leopard 2A7HU tanks
Hanwha Aerospace Signs $2.6B Contract for K9 Howitzers Sale to Poland
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a second executive contract with the Polish Armed Forces Agency, amounting to approximately 3.4758 trillion won (about $2
Belgian Army Demos Rapid Deployment of HIMARS with A400M Aircraft
Belgian military demonstrated rapid deployment of HIMARS launchers from an Airbus A400M transport plane during the first HIRAIN mission held recently. An A400M from the 20th Squadron Tactical Airlift of the 15th Wing completed the inaugural HIRAIN mission during the Winter Shield exercise, with participation from American and Latvian soldiers and the NATO Enhanced Presence Battlegroup
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
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French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...