Sweden has approved more than SEK 4 billion, about $440 million, to rapidly acquire a new family of unmanned combat and support systems for the Swedish Armed Forces, with deliveries scheduled from 2026 through 2028. The move prioritizes immediate battlefield capability, signaling a shift away from slow modernization cycles toward accelerated force readiness. A statement […]
Syria; Army interested in Turkish attack drones
A Syrian official claims that the Turkish government is considering selling Bayraktar TB2 drones to Syria, a report that remains unconfirmed but may signal shifting bilateral relations. According to Syria Retold Daily on January 11, 2026, a senior Syrian military official claimed the Turkish government is considering the sale of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles […]
Egypt; MoD considers Saab GlobalEye as E-2C Hawkeye successor
Egypt is continuing negotiations with Saab over a potential acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to replace its aging E-2C Hawkeye fleet. On January 8, 2026, Tactical Report noted that Egypt is continuing negotiations with Saab over a potential acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to […]
UK; Government launches Nightfall program to develop tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine
The UK has launched Project Nightfall, a program to develop new ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine aimed at enhancing long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. The missiles are designed to carry a 200-kilogram (440-pound) high-explosive warhead and strike targets at ranges exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles), even in high-threat environments with intense electronic jamming […]
Croatia; Navy plans to order two Corvettes
The Croatian Navy plans to procure two corvettes at an estimated cost of between 660 million euros ($768 million) and 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion). Once acquired, the warships will be the largest vessels in the navy’s fleet, which currently consists of five missile boats and six patrol vessels. The Croatian Ministry of Defence is […]
Iraq; Government mulls buy of Pakistani JF-17 fighter
On January 10, 2026, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations said Iraq formally expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during senior-level air force talks held in Baghdad. On January 10, 2026, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Iraq formally expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during meetings between the […]
Germany; MoD increases Israeli Arrow missile defense order to $6.1 billion
Germany’s move to buy Israel Aerospace Industries’ Arrow missile defence system became public in mid-2023 with approval from the US government shortly after. The first operational system is expected to be in service before 2030. Germany has expanded its deal with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for Arrow Weapon System (AWS) missile defence systems, only a […]
Bangladesh; MoD considers Pakistani JF-17 fighter jet
Bangladesh and Pakistan opened formal air force-level talks in Islamabad on January 6, 2026, examining the possible acquisition of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets alongside training and maintenance cooperation. On January 6, 2026, Bangladesh and Pakistan formally opened high-level talks in Islamabad that included detailed discussions on a possible Bangladeshi procurement of the JF-17 Thunder multirole […]
Brazil; Congress approves $26.3B. defense budget for 2026
The Brazilian government approved the sum of 142 billion reais (approximately 26,319 million dollars) for the budget allocation foreseen by the Ministry of Defense in the General Budget of the Union for the year 2026, approved by the National Congress with a long delay. This value places the portfolio as the fourth with the highest […]
US Army; First image of the future M1E3 Abrams tank prototype
On January 6, 2026, the LinkedIn account U.S. Army – Speed to Delivery published what is possibly the first images of the M1E3 early tank prototype delivered by General Dynamics Land Systems (GLDS) to the U.S. Army in December 2025. On January 6, 2026, the LinkedIn account U.S. Army – Speed to Delivery published what […]