On April 26, 2024, the Belgian government, acting on a recommendation from Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder, agreed to proceed with Belgium’s participation in the Next Generation Weapon System/Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) as an observer nation. Additionally, the Council approved the initiation of a specific research and development program for 2024, funded with €60 million, […]
Brunei; MINDEF orders six H145M helicopters
The contract was signed on 30 April, according to MINDEF. “All six helicopters will be introduced into service gradually, starting from the year 2026 to replace the Bolkow BO-105 helicopters, which have been retired from service,” MINDEF added. According to the ministry, the H145M “helicopters will significantly enhance the Royal Brunei Air Force’s (RBAirF’s) operational […]
Greece; Navy launches MEKO class frigates upgrade.
According to information published by Powergame on May 2, 2024, after extensive deliberations, the Greek Navy has finally received the green light to proceed with the long-delayed mid-life upgrade of its four MEKO-class frigates. The Greek Navy’s Hydra-class MEKO 200 frigates, in service since the mid-1990s, are undergoing a significant modernization program to extend their […]
Russia; Army receives MTs-566 sniper rifles
The High-Precision Complexes holding, a subsidiary of the Russian state corporation Rostec, announced that it had delivered a batch of MTs-566 precision rifles to the Russian army earlier than expected on the battlefield in Ukraine. This information was relayed by Rostec on April 26, 2024. The MTs-566 rifles, which are self-loading and chambered for the […]
Ukraine; UK announces delivery of 60 boats to the navy
According to information published by the UK Gov on April 23, 2024, during his visit to Poland, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has revealed a record-breaking military support package for Ukraine. This package encompasses 60 watercraft, featuring offshore raiding craft, rigid raiding craft, and dive boats, along with several maritime guns.
S. Korea; Navy orders SM-3 anti-TBM to arm AEGIS destroyers
As reported by Yonhap News Agency on April 26, 2024, South Korea plans to enhance its missile defense capabilities by purchasing Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors from the United States. The defense procurement agency of South Korea has indicated that this missile system will be procured through intergovernmental military sales and is expected to be operational […]
Denmark; MoD to finalize order 115 CV90 IFVs
On 27 April 2024, the Danish television channel TV2 announced that Denmark is on the verge of finalizing an important agreement with the Swedish BAE Systems, with plans to acquire 115 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) CV90 for a reported sum of 7.5 billion Danish kroner. The purchase, part of a larger defense agreement currently under […]
UK; MoD to fund indigenous hypersonic missiles
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced plans to develop and deploy a domestically-produced hypersonic cruise missile by the end of the decade, according to a recent report published by The Telegraph on April 27, 2024. This ambitious initiative places the United Kingdom alongside leading military powers such as the United States, Russia, and China […]
Ukraine; British private firm to supply ex-Iraqi 2S1 and 2S3 Howitzers
According to a report by “bne INTELLINEWS” dated April 27, 2024, Ukraine is set to receive an undisclosed number of 2S1 “Gvozdika” and 2S3 “Akatsya” howitzers, previously deployed by the Iraqi army, as part of its efforts to replenish lost artillery in the ongoing conflict. These howitzers were sold to a British company before being […]
Philippines; Army commissions 3 Chinese GQL-111 assault bridges
On April 26, 2024, MacDefense Philippines reported through its X account that the Philippine Army received three Chinese-made Norinco GQL-111 vehicle-launched bridges from China. These bridges were the first mobile bridges in service before the arrival of Israeli Merkava AVLBs and WFEL DSBs. This equipment was provided during the term of former President Duterte, according […]