Cyprus has rejected a Greek offer to supply it with 75-90 units of Leopard 1A5 tanks, due to Nicosia’s desire to move forward with Israel in the purchase of Merkava Mark 3 and Mark 4 tanks, which will replace the obsolete Russian T-80 tanks, according to Cypriot and Greek media. Cyprus is concerned about Turkey, […]
U.S.; Marines to induct vehicular Epirus HAVOC microwave against UAV swarms.
The U.S. Marine Corps is moving toward a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon capable of disabling groups of drones in a single engagement. Military Times reported on the $11 million Epirus contract on August 10, 2026. The HAVOC program could give dispersed Marine forces a mobile counter-drone capability designed to blunt mass UAV attacks without relying […]
Niger; Air Force receives Algerian surplus Mi-24V, Mi-171 Helicopters
Algeria has donated two Mi-24V attack helicopters and two Mi-171 multirole transport helicopters to Niger. Algiers also supplied helicopter ammunition, spare parts, maintenance equipment, and logistical support. The aircraft departed from the In Guezzam deployment base in southern Algeria and flew to Niamey, while the ammunition and supporting equipment were transported separately aboard an Algerian […]
Germany, Netherlands order 69 Boxer RCT30 IFVs
ARTEC, a joint venture between KNDS Deutschland and Rheinmetall, has been contracted to procure 69 additional Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles for the German and Dutch armed forces. Signed through the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation, the optional purchase follows the two countries’ procurement of 222 vehicles in 2025. The German Armed Forces, which previously […]
Guyana; GDF commissions riverine boats from Colombia
Six Deep Draft River Operation Boats (Bofbc) were delivered by the Colombian shipyard Cotecmar to the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), thus concluding an important naval export contract developed by the Colombian industry for this country. The delivery of the last two vessels took place at the Coast Guard Command facilities in Georgetown, where the final […]
Panama; Government creates a joint command to protect the canal
The new structure will be made up of the National Police, Senan, Senafront and SUME and will depend on the Ministry of Public Security Panama’s Ministry of Public Security has created a joint command, made up of the different components of the national security forces, to ensure the security of seven specific areas of the […]
Spain; The Army cancels Israeli M339 120mm ammunition programmer for its Leopard tanks
The Army has declared void the tender with a budget of 2.2 million euros – including taxes – for the supply of fire configurators for the programmable ammunition of the Leopard 2E battle tanks, a particularly sensitive contract because it is initially linked to Israeli technology. The procedure, which began in May of this year, […]
Taiwan; Government propses16% boost for defense budget in 2027
Taiwan’s cabinet will propose a 16% annual rise in defence spending for 2027 which will for the first time exceed T$1 trillion ($31 billion), the official Central News Agency reported on Sunday, as Taipei bolsters its military. The move will come as China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up […]
Panama; Government to boost defense budget by 11.8% in 2027
Among the main commitments are payments for the purchase of four A-29 Super Tucano and two C-295 Panama to receive four Embraer A29 Super Tucano Panama’s Ministry of Public Security would receive an additional $116.5 million in 2027, an increase of 11.8% from the $985 million budgeted for this year. If the project is approved, […]
Norway; US approves M795 artillery shell sale to the army
The US State Department has approved a $270-million foreign military sale of its homegrown M795 155mm high explosive (HE) projectiles to Norway. The potential deal incorporates technical services and documentation, logistics, and other elements supporting the acquisition. Washington said that the proposed sale will be used to amplify the Norwegian Armed Forces’ artillery and mid-range […]