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
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
Upgraded Ground-Based Interceptor Demonstrates Enhanced Capability in Missile Defense Test
In the most recent test conducted by the U.S
Ukraine Unveils Extended-Range Modification of Neptune Missile
The Ukrainian defense industry has disclosed ongoing efforts towards the development of an extended-range version of the Neptune missile system, primarily designed for maritime defense. Lieutenant General Ivan Havrilyuk, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, provided insights into this initiative during an interview with
Qatari Delegation Discusses Lynx Armored Fighting Vehicle Cooperation with Rheinmetall Hungary
A delegation of Qatari military leaders paid a visit to the Rheinmetall Hungary plant in Zalaegerszeg, where they were introduced to the advanced capabilities of the Lynx armored fighting vehicle. Headed by Brigadier General Dr
Four IRIS-T Air Defense Systems in Germany Military Aid to Ukraine
Germany has pledged an additional military aid package worth more than €1.3 billion ($1
Australia Conducts First Live-fire of NASAMS Air Defense System
The Australian Army executed the inaugural live-fire test of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at the Woomera test range in South Australia. The firing by the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, demonstrates the modernisation of Armys land-based integrated air and missile defense capabilities
Turkish Military Orders 12 Hurjet Block-1 Aircraft
Argentina gets U.S. Nod to Buy Basler BT-67 Aircraft
Netherlands, Czech Republic to Purchase Ammunition for Ukraine
First Batch of Modernized Dutch Apache Echo Helicopters Now Combat-Ready
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U