Indonesia announced on March 9, 2026, that it has reached an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system for its maritime forces. The deal strengthens Indonesia’s coastal deterrence posture while expanding India’s defense export footprint in Southeast Asia. Indonesia confirmed on March 9, 2026, that it has entered into an agreement […]
Malaysia; Army orders Brazilian Marruá AM250
The Brazilian manufacturer Agrale S.A. has signed a contract for the supply of 208 units of the Marruá AM250 vehicle to a company based in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The utility vehicles will be destined to the Army of the Asian country. According to the company, the first units have already been shipped and the others […]
Romania: MoD orders 860 Iveco military trucks
The award is part of a framework agreement signed in 2019 for the delivery of 2,900 high-mobility trucks to the Romanian Armed Forces. A total of 942 vehicles were delivered in the first phase, while 1,107 trucks were delivered in the second phase between 2023 and 2026. Delivery under the third phase is scheduled over […]
Iran; IRGC deploys electric Shahed-101 kamikaze drones
An electric variant of the Iranian Shahed-101 loitering munition has been identified, following its earlier appearance in several regions, including Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine, with a conventional gas engine. An electric variant of the Iranian Shahed-101 loitering munition has been identified, following its earlier appearance in several regions, including Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Ukraine, […]
Sweden; Army orders HIMARS MRLS
The United States approved a possible $930 million Foreign Military Sale to Sweden for M142 HIMARS rocket launchers, GMLRS munitions, and related support on March 10, 2026. The deal strengthens Sweden’s long-range precision strike capability while accelerating its integration into NATO’s joint fires network across Northern Europe. On March 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of […]
UAE; Korean Cheongung-II SAM operational success
South Korea’s domestically produced air defense weapon, the “Cheongung-II,” has proven its performance in the Iran war, prompting foreign media to highlight the country’s defense industry. The Financial Times (FT) on the 10th mentioned the Cheongung-II, which gained attention during the Iran war, under the title, “Iran War Propels South Korean Defense Firms Touting Affordable […]
India; DPB recommends buy of 60 Ghatak stealth combat for autonomous deep strike force.
India’s Defence Procurement Board recommended the acquisition of 60 Ghatak unmanned combat aerial vehicles for deep strike and suppression of enemy air defences. India’s Defence Procurement Board recommended the acquisition of 60 Ghatak unmanned combat aerial vehicles on March 3, 2026. The proposal now moves to the Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath […]
Serbia; Air Force adopts Chinese CM-400AKG onto MiG-29
A newly circulated image appears to show a Serbian Air Force MiG-29SM equipped with Chinese CM-400AKG long-range air-to-surface missiles. If confirmed, the configuration could significantly expand Serbia’s standoff strike reach and alter the regional airpower balance in the Balkans. As of 9 March 2026, a single image circulating on social media has drawn sustained attention […]
U.S. Army; Deployment of Ukrainian Merops UAV interceptors against Iranian Shahed
The U.S. Army is deploying the Merops counter-drone system to the Middle East to intercept Iranian Shahed-type attack drones threatening U.S. forces and regional infrastructure. The move introduces a lower-cost air-defense layer designed to defeat mass drone raids without expending high-value Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The U.S. Army is sending the Merops counter-drone system into […]
Greece; MoD to sign order for four FREMM Bergamini frigates
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that negotiations with Italy for the acquisition of two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates with a 2+2 option are expected to conclude with a contract by April 2026. Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed that negotiations with Italy for the acquisition of two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class frigates, with an option […]