Kosovo plans to boost its defence spending by 60% over the next four years and to focus on acquiring Black Hawk helicopters and building plants to produce ammunition and drones, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday. Kurti has repeatedly argued for increased defence spending to counter any potential threat from neighbouring Serbia, which still […]
Croatia; MoD mulls buy of 30 French CAESAR SP howitzers
On March 25, 2025, Croatian Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić met in Paris with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu during an official visit to the French Republic. The meeting addressed Croatia’s ongoing and planned procurements of French military equipment, including the purchase of 30 CAESAR 155 mm self-propelled howitzers, the delivery of […]
Qatar; US Approves sale of MQ-9B attack drones to the Air Force
The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington’s closest allies in the Middle East. The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that […]
Taiwan; Government approves defense budget boost
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te announced that the island’s defense budget would now exceed 3% of its gross domestic product, marking a new stage in the modernization of its armed forces amid escalating tensions with China, as reported by AP News. This statement, made on Thursday during a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce, […]
Somalia is taking a new step in the modernization of its armed forces with the acquisition of the T129 ATAK attack helicopter, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries. This acquisition marks a turning point for the Somali Air Force as it seeks to enhance its operational capabilities in response to persistent security threats. In a context […]
Greece; Italy offers two surplus Bergamini-class missile frigates
Italy has formally notified Greece of the availability of two FREMM-class frigates, the Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), for potential transfer after 2028. The information, first conveyed to the Greek side earlier this year, is currently under review by the Ministry of National Defence. These discussions are linked to the Italian […]
Morocco; Army is reportedly testing US made Patriot SAMs
Morocco is continuing its efforts to expand its air and missile defense capabilities by evaluating the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot air defense missile system, a step that could lead to the country’s first confirmed acquisition of the widely deployed platform. Recent imagery circulating online showed three vehicles associated with the system (specifically Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL) […]
Australia; Army tests Bushmaster protected by domestics C-UAV suite
Australia is advancing efforts to enhance the protection of its military vehicles against the increasing threat of small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) by introducing a counter-drone upgrade for its Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs). The Australian Army’s vehicle fleet, in service since the late 1990s, is undergoing trials for a counter-UAS (C-UAS) system developed by […]
Spain; Army to enhance Leopard 2E Tanks with Trophy APS
On March 20, 2025, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced its readiness to upgrade the Spanish Army’s LEOPARD 2E fleet. GDELS-SBS and KNDS Deutschland, the original equipment manufacturer and design authority of the LEOPARD 2 Main Battle Tank, have signed an agreement, which was already signed at the end of last year, to collaborate […]
Canada; MoD plans $5B HIMARS order from US despite tensions
The Canadian military is planning to procure the US-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, amid strained ties between the neighbors over tariffs. A sole-source deal plan is being proposed by Canadian military leadership to buy a number of HIMARS, Ottawa Citizen revealed, citing sources. The potential deal could be executed through a […]