The Netherlands has sent 28 Bandvagn S10 “Viking” tracked amphibious armored vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to support their defense against Russia’s continuing invasion. Revealed by Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans, the package includes technical maintenance, associated equipment, and training services. Ukraine’s upcoming fleet was used by the Netherlands Marine Corps for personnel and medical transport across austere environments. Amsterdam noted that the platforms can also be deployed as command vehicles or mobile fire support.

 Textron’s TRU Simulation segment has delivered a Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer to the Tunisian Air Force. The simulator includes a computer-based training laboratory with eight workstations, avionics desktop training solutions, and associated field services. Corresponding proficiency programs using the technology will be facilitated at the Sfax Air Base near Chaffar Beach. TRU said that the flight training system is the first device of its kind in the region. It is expected to hone future Texan II operators’ instrument and procedural flight skills in multiple scenarios by providing realistic cockpit, hardware, dynamic seat, and disturbance queues.e trainer also includes a visual system with a 70-degree vertical and 270-degree horizontal field view.

On August 31, 2024, the Czech Republic officially signed an agreement with Sweden to extend the lease of its fleet of JAS 39 Gripen fighters beyond 2027. This strategic decision ensures that the 14 combat aircraft—comprising two two-seat and 12 single-seat versions—will continue to defend Czech airspace until the arrival of the future F-35A units, expected to begin in 2031. Delivered in 2005 and stationed at Čáslav Air Base, the Gripen fighters were initially acquired as an interim solution. However, as the Czech Armed Forces undergo a transformation to phase out their Soviet-era equipment, these aircraft have become central to the nation's defense and its contributions to NATO operations. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson highlighted the importance of this agreement during the signing of the joint declaration, stating that "defense cooperation between Sweden and the Czech Republic will further intensify to the benefit of both parties." The agreement not only extends the Gripen lease but also includes joint training programs with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle, which the Czech Republic is considering acquiring. The extension of the Gripen lease is part of a broader modernization effort within the Czech Armed Forces. The country recently approved the purchase of 24 F-35A fighters, a decision ratified by the Czech Parliament in September 2023. These new aircraft are expected to begin arriving in 2031, marking a significant enhancement in the capabilities of the Czech Air Force.

The Canadian government has confirmed its plans to enhance its technological presence in the Arctic by purchasing 11 high-tech drones from an American company for a total of $2.5 billion. These MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, manufactured by General Atomics, will be based at 14 Wing Greenwood in Nova Scotia and 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia, with some of their missions also focusing on the Arctic. Originally, the drones were to have their own advanced operational site in the Arctic to facilitate specific operations with two aircraft and maintenance personnel. However, this plan has been modified. The drones will now be deployed as needed at existing advanced operational bases in the Arctic, sharing space with other Royal Canadian Air Force planes. These bases will benefit from new or renovated hangars, integrated into NORAD's modernization efforts. The Arctic environment poses particularly rigorous challenges for drone operations. Extreme conditions, with temperatures dropping to -35 degrees Celsius, isolated and icy runways, and limited satellite coverage, require specific adaptations. The transmission of flight instructions and surveillance data is crucial, and adapting the drones to these constraints has delayed delivery initially scheduled for 2025 to 2028.

On September 2, 2024, the first of four P-3 Orion aircraft acquired by the Argentine Navy from Norway arrived at the Almirante Zar Naval Air Base in Trelew, Chubut Province. The aircraft, initially registered as 163299, underwent maintenance and upgrades in the United States before being transferred to Argentina. It will be re-registered as 6-P-57 and assigned to the Naval Exploration Squadron of the 3rd Naval Force, based in Trelew. The acquisition of these four aircraft (three P-3C models and one P-3N) was conducted through the National Public Investment Project. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the operational and logistical capabilities of the Naval Aviation Command's search and exploration fleet. The new aircraft will support the Navy's responsibilities under Law No. 22,445, which include fulfilling international obligations related to search and rescue operations across a maritime zone of 16.2 million square kilometers. The aircraft will also aid in safeguarding Argentina’s sovereign rights within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and other national maritime and river spaces, including regions such as Argentine Antarctica.

In the early 2000s, the Netherlands replaced their American-made M47 Dragon and TOW anti-tank missiles with a single system, the Spike, designed by the Israeli group Rafael. A total of 297 launchers and more than 2,400 missiles were acquired to meet the needs of the army and the marine infantry. However, over time, these Spike missiles have now become outdated or are close to it. This was highlighted by Gijs Tuinman, the Dutch State Secretary for Defense, in a letter addressed to the House of Representatives on September 2. The Dutch official explained, "The current system is reaching the end of its technical and operational lifespan after 25 years. As a result, it is experiencing increasing technical failures, and its maintenance is difficult. Moreover, the optical target detection and missile guidance systems are obsolete." He added that replacing this capability is "urgent, partly due to the deteriorating security situation in Europe." But also because delivery times must be considered. "Ordering later leads to delays and higher prices," Tuinman continued, emphasizing the need to place an order by October 31 at the latest.

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman a $200-million contract to build a deep space radar capable of monitoring 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth. The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Site 2 contract involves building a radar site at Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales, by February 4, 2030. A total of 27 radar dishes are planned to be erected at Cawdor, each standing 20 meters (65 feet) tall and capable of seeing a football from space. The DARC program includes building an interconnected radar site in each of the three AUKUS countries: Australia, the US, and the UK. The first radar is scheduled to be installed in Western Australia by 2026, while the third will be erected in the US.

 SIG SAUER, Inc. recently announced a second supply contract with the Indian government, through the Ministry of Defence, to deliver an additional 73,000 SIG716 rifles. Once this order is completed, the Indian Army will have a total of 145,400 SIG716 rifles, marking a significant milestone in the modernization of its military equipment. This collaboration between SIG SAUER and the Indian Army began in 2019 when the Ministry of Defence placed an initial order for 72,400 SIG716 rifles. These rifles quickly won over the Indian troops due to their exceptional performance and reliability on the field. This positive reception led to the decision to further strengthen the Indian Armed Forces' equipment with a new substantial order. The SIG716 is an enhanced AR-type rifle chambered in 7.62 NATO, giving it considerable firepower. It features a 16-inch barrel, an M-LOK handguard for better grip, and a 6-position telescoping stock to adapt to various combat situations. Designed to meet the demands of modern military forces, the SIG716 is manufactured by SIG SAUER not only for the Indian Army but also for the United States Armed Forces.

The Argentine Air Force has added two new Tecnam P2002JF Sierra aircraft to its training fleet. These aircraft, with the registration numbers E-558 and E-559 and assembled by the company Aerotec Argentina at its plant in Mendoza, were ordered in 2023 with the aim of improving the training capabilities of future military pilots. The new aircraft will be integrated into Squadron 3 of the Air School Group of the Military Aviation School, and will play a fundamental role in the first stage of the Joint Basic Military Aviator Course. This course starts from the initial phase in the training of all fixed-wing pilots of the Argentine Armed Forces.

Along with the AMRAAMS, Bucharest also requested four AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections and related items, including AIM-120 Captive Air Training Missiles, missile containers, propulsion sections, control sections, telemetry kits, and warhead spares. The estimated $592 million potential sale will improve the air-to-air capability of the Romanian Air Force’s F-16 fleet, enhancing its capacity to defend its airspace against potential incursions. The potential sale will improve Romania’s capability to “conduct self-defense and regional security missions while enhancing interoperability with the US and other NATO members,” the Defense Security Cooperation Agency stated. A total of 300 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles have already been approved for sale by the US State Department for Romania. The AIM-9X is a short-range air-to-air missile outfitted on aircraft such as the F-16.