Denmark has placed an order with Rheinmetall for the supply of 16 Skyranger 30 turrets, which will be integrated into 8×8 tactical vehicles for the Danish armed forces. This contract, valued in the lower hundreds of millions of euros, also includes a separate order for ammunition, estimated in the tens of millions of euros. Deliveries […]
Panama; Air Force interested in TP-75 Dulus training and patrol plane
A delegation from Panama’s National Aeronaval Service (Senam) visited the Dominican Republic at the end of September to explore the possibility of acquiring the TP-75 Dulus training and patrol aircraft, which is assembled at the Caribbean country’s Air Force facilities. The Panamanian commission, headed by the director general of Senam, Commander Luis Antonio De Gracia, […]
Morocco; Indian TATA to set up WhAP 8×8 AFV plant
In an effort to modernize the operational capacities of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), a subsidiary of the Tata Group, to produce the WhAP 8×8 armored combat vehicle locally. This project, which is part of a broader strategy to develop Morocco’s defense industry, marks an important […]
US; DoD launches Replicator phase 2 program
The US Department of Defense (DoD) has formally launched the second phase of its high-profile Replicator program, now focusing on countering the growing threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In a memo released Monday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Christopher […]
Germany; MoD orders RAM Block 2B and AMRAAM Missiles for Navy and Air Force.
On September 25, the budget committee of the German Bundestag approved the acquisition of new missiles for the Navy and Air Force. These missiles are intended to strengthen the air defense capabilities of frigates, corvettes, and Eurofighter jets. The project aims to equip the Bundeswehr with hundreds of Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) Block 2B missiles, […]
China; Army protects artillery Howitzers with C-UAV counter measures
Recent social media pictures have unveiled that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is proactively upgrading its artillery units with anti-drone protections. During a live-fire exercise conducted by the 76th Artillery Brigade of the 76th Group Army, Western Theater Command, in the expansive Northwest Gobi Desert, several PLZ-05 self-propelled howitzers were observed equipped with various anti-drone […]
South Korea; MoD to display Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile
South Korea to Unveil Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile at Armed Forces Day: A Strategic Shift in National Defense. On September 30, 2024, just ahead of the 76th anniversary of the South Korean Armed Forces, the country publicly showcased its latest ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5. This new long-range missile, part of a broader display of high-capacity ballistic […]
Russia; Government plans 30% defense budget hike in 2025
Russia plans to hike its defense spending by about 30 percent next year as it diverts more resources to fund its offensive in Ukraine, draft budget plans published on Monday showed. Moscow has already ramped up its military spending to levels not seen since the Soviet Union era, as it pumps out missiles and drones […]
Yemen; Iran arbitrating transfer of Russian coastal missiles to Yemen’s Houthis.
According to information published by Reuters on September 24, 2024, Iran has facilitated secret negotiations between Russia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels, aiming to transfer advanced anti-ship missiles to the militant group. The ongoing discussions, which have yet to result in a confirmed transfer, focus on supplying the Yakhont missile, also known as the P-800 Oniks. […]
Indonesia’ Air Force awaits its first A400M transport aircraft next year.
As reported by FlightGlobal on September 19, 2024, Airbus Defence & Space expects to deliver Indonesia’s first of two A400M tactical transport aircraft by late 2025. Ed Horne, senior product advisor for air mobility at Airbus, indicated that Indonesia’s versions will be equipped with underwing pods designed for refueling combat aircraft. The second aircraft is […]