The Argentine Air Force has officially relaunched the FAS 850 Dardo 3 glide bomb project, which was previously suspended, in collaboration with the Applied Research Center (CIA) of the General Directorate of Research and Development (DGID) and the Flight Test Center (CEV). This project, which had been dormant for a decade, has now been revived […]
Syria; Rebels capture T-90A tanks
As reported by Tendar on December 4, 2024, Syrian opposition forces have captured several T-90 and T-90A tanks, among the most modern combat vehicles supplied by Russia to the Syrian Army. These tanks, equipped with sophisticated firepower, protection systems, and mobility features, could significantly enhance the rebels’ combat capabilities. Their acquisition occurs amid an escalating […]
Russia; Special forces test electric motorcycles in Ukraine.
JSC Concern Kalashnikov, a renowned Russian defense manufacturer, has undertaken extensive testing of specialized motorcycles with various military units deployed in border regions of the ongoing war with Ukraine. These motorcycles, known as Combat Electric Motorcycles (BME), have demonstrated several operational advantages that are particularly critical in modern combat scenarios. The BME motorcycles excel in […]
Cyprus; National Guard selects Israeli Barak MX SAM system.
According to SigmaLive on December 3, 2024, the Cypriot National Guard received the first batch of Israeli Barak MX surface-to-air missile systems, with additional deliveries expected to enhance the nation’s defense infrastructure. The procurement, initiated under the Anastasiades government in October 2021 and continued under the Christodoulidis administration, represents a significant investment aimed at upgrading […]
Germany; Army orders 123 Trophy APS for Leopard 2A8 Tanks.
EuroTrophy, a leading European provider of active protection systems (APS), has secured a landmark contract with the Defense Company KNDS Germany to deliver 123 Israeli-made Trophy APS units. These will be integrated into the German Army’s next-generation fleet of Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The contract, which was officially announced today, also includes the […]
Brazil; Air Force supports development of C-390 maritime patrol variant
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force have agreed to deepen studies of a surveillance variant of the C-390 to focus on maritime patrol, the company said Dec. 3. The agreement builds on a joint study launched in April aimed at developing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance studies of the turbofan-powered tanker/transport aircraft. The studies continue as […]
Turkey; Air Force to acquire ex-British Hercules C4 Aircraft.
Military relations between Türkiye and the United Kingdom have advanced with Türkiye’s acquisition of 12 Hercules C.4 aircraft from the Royal Air Force (RAF). Internationally known as C-130J-30 Super Hercules, these transport planes mark a significant upgrade for the Turkish Air Force, allowing the replacement of outdated Lockheed C-130B Hercules aircraft that have been in […]
Tunisia; Army orders Javelin ATGM
The US is enhancing Tunisia’s anti-tank capabilities with the approval of a $108-million foreign military sale for FGM-148F Javelin missiles. As announced by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the US State Department has authorized the transfer of 184 Javelin missiles and 30 lightweight command launch units to the North African country. The weapons are […]
Israel; Navy awaits surplus SH-60F helicopters
Over the past decade, there have been many discussions about the operational possibility of increasing the intelligence-gathering range of the Sa’ar 6 missile boats. In a dialogue between the Air Force, the Navy, the Planning Directorate, and the Ministry of Defense, several alternatives to the very old AS.365 “Bat” helicopter were examined, and finally, due […]
Israel; MoD awards new assault rifles contract to local Ari Arms
Israeli company Ari Arms won an Israeli Ministry of Defense tender for the supply of tens of thousands of assault rifles to the IDF , under tender published for the first time in early 2024, companies such as Sami Katzav’s IWI, Amtan Karmiel, Silver Shadow have competed and lost. The private company Ari Arms (formerly […]