NATO Support and Procurement Agency Orders 1000 Patriot GEM-T Missiles for $5.6
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has awarded COMLOG, a joint venture between Raytheon, and MBDA, their first contract under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) worth up to $5.6 billion
South Korea to Develop Artillery Interception System "Superior to Israel's Iron Dome"
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is developing an artillery projectile interception system, named Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), which aims to surpass Israel's Iron Dome designed for low-speed rockets. The LAMD project is part of the Korean Air and Missile Defense System (KAMD) core power initiative
Netherlands, Germany & Italy Approved to buy $780M Stinger Missiles
The State Department has authorized a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Stinger missiles and associated equipment with an estimated value of $780 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress of this determination today
Rheinmetall Secures €328M Contract for Upgrading Romanian Air Defence Systems
The Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state
Germany Buys Over 1,200 IRIS-T Guided Missiles
Germanys Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has placed an order with Diehl Defence for more than 1,200 guided missiles. On December 20, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, BAAINBw President, and Helmut Rauch, CEO of Diehl Defence, officially signed a framework contract for the procurement
Rheinmetall to Produce Skyranger Air Defense System for Hungary’s Lynx IFV
Germanys Rheinmetall has clinched a €30 million contract with Hungary for the production of its Skyranger 30 air defense system, tailored for integration into the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle. The agreement was formalized in Budapest, marking a strategic response to evolving threat scenarios in the region
ISRO Launched 396 Foreign, 70 Domestic Satellites During 2014-23
Indian Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced in the Lok Sabha on December 20, 2023, that India significantly increased its satellite launches, launching 396 foreign satellites and 70 domestic satellites between 2014 and 2023
Lithuania Bolsters Air Defence with €200M NASAMS Contract
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) entered into a contract with the Lithuanian government, valued at €200 million (approximately NOK 2.3 billion), for the acquisition of additional NASAMS air defence systems
Germany to Deploy Second Patriot Air Defense System in Ukraine This Year
Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to support Ukraine's defense capabilities, with the announcement that the second Patriot air defense system promised by Germany will be launched in Ukraine this year. The declaration came from German Chancellor Scholz during a session in the Bundestag on Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Norway Approves Additional NASAMS Air Defense Systems Donation to Ukraine
Norway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment from Norway's armed forces stocks for swift delivery and an order for additional items to be delivered later
Germany Hosts Combined Space Operations Initiative Conference, Emphasizes Multinational Cooperation
Germany recently played host to the Principals' Board conference of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative, marking the first time the conference was held on German soil. The international gathering, held at the Julius Leber barracks in Berlin from December 5th to 7th, brought together high-ranking representatives from the defense ministries and armed forces of Germany, New Zealand, Great Britain, the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, and Norway
Raytheon NORSS to Provide Space Surveillance and Tracking Services for UK Space...
Raytheon NORSS, a space domain awareness specialist under RTX, has secured a contract to deliver Space Surveillance and Tracking Services Data (SST) for Resident Space Objects (RSO) in low-Earth orbit (LEO) to the UK Space Agency. Under the terms of the contract, Raytheon NORSS will leverage its ground-based Low-Earth Orbit Camera Installation (LOCI) sensors, to gather observation data on objects in LEO
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...