Czechs to Buy Swedish-made CV90 IFVs
The Czech Republic has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sweden and Britains BAE Systems to acquire 210 CV90 tracked combat vehicles. Contract negotiations will take place in the first half of 2023
Kalashnikov Bets Big on Ak-15 and AK-19 Rifles
Russian small arms manufacturer, Kalashnikov has announced the mastering of mass production of two of its latest rifles: the AK-15 and AK-19 and expects it to be the mainstay of its domestic and export assault rifle requirement for years to come. Rostec said in an
Latvia Orders Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Saab has received orders from the Latvia for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle. The order value is approximately SEK 185 million (nearly $18 million)
Philippines Army Receives First of 20 Sabrah Light Tanks from Elbit Systems
The Armor Division of the Philippine Army (PA) has received one of its newly-acquired Sabrah light tanks. The tank was displayed during the 87th anniversary celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday, which was graced by President Ferdinand R
NATO Member State Orders Rheinmetall’s 155mm Artillery Ammo
A long-time NATO customer awarded Rheinmetall Denel Munition approximately €500 million for the supply of 155mm ammunition. The order value is in the mid three-digit million EUR range
Sweden, Germany, U.K., to Procure 436 BAE Systems All-terrain Vehicles
Sweden, Germany, and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement with BAE Systems to purchase 436
ROK Army Receives First Batch of Improved, Mass-Produced Armored Vehicles
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced that it delivered the first mass-produced K242, K281 and K288 mortar armored vehicles to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army on December 14. This project is planned until 2027, and about 100 billion won is invested, DAPA said in a
Rheinmetall Delivers Military Clothing, New Combat Helmets to Bundeswehr
German defence minister Christine Lambrecht took official delivery of the first items of military clothing, combat helmets and personal equipment ordered by the Bundeswehr on December 6. The equipment were ordered “in response to the abruptly changed security situation in Europe,” Rheinmetall said
Hungary Orders RGW110 Anti-Tank Handguns
Hungary will be a pilot customer for the newly developed RGW110 HH-T (HEAT/HESH tandem) anti-tank handgun from Dynamit Nobel Defense (DND). A spokesman for the company told
Slovakia Buys CV90 IFVs for $1.37B
The Ministry of Defence of Slovak Republic has inked a $1.37 billion agreement for the delivery of 152 CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) produced by BAE Systems
Textron Delivers 'Cottonmouth' Reconnaissance Vehicle Prototype to U.S. Marines
Textron Systems on Friday announced the delivery of Cottonmouth, a vehicle purpose-built for the U.S
Patria AMVXP 8x8 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier for Japan’s Military
Japans Ministry of Defense chose Patria AMVXP 8x8 for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force under the Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier (WAPC) program. Patria AMVXP 8x8 vehicles will be replacing the Type-96 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier vehicles which are currently in service by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
U.S. Sanctions Houthi-Linked Financial Network Over Russian Arms, Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
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French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
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...