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 […]
Canada; Government will invest US$663M to advance drone, aerospace defense R&D
Canada plans to invest more than 900 million Canadian dollars ($663 million) to expand drone and airborne defense research, including the creation of a new testing and research facility, CBC has reported. The funding will be managed by the National Research Council (NRC), Ottawa’s main public research organization responsible for scientific and technological development across […]
Dominican Republic exhibit units and materials in Independence day parade
The military magazine highlighted the Fury armored vehicles, designed and assembled by the state-owned Dominican Military Industry The Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic displayed part of their units, weapons systems, aircraft and other equipment, in the military parade held on February 27 to celebrate the 182nd anniversary of its independence. The event, in which […]
Algeria; Air Force orders eight C295 from Spain
The Spanish government gave the green light last year to the sale to Algeria of eight C295 military transport aircraft, assembled in Seville by Airbus. The operation has been carried out with absolute discretion, both by the Spanish and Algerian authorities, according to information collected by Servimedia, which has also been echoed by newspapers such […]
India; Navy orders $237M deal for Russian Shtil ship-based air defense system
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a 21.82-billion-rupee ($237-million) contract to procure the Russian-built Shtil vertical-launch ship-based surface-to-air missile system for the Indian Navy. The agreement was concluded with Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state agency for defense exports. According to the MoD, the acquisition is intended to significantly enhance the air defense capabilities of frontline […]
Germany; MoD to order 500 MARS 3/ EuroPULS MRLS
Germany’s Bundeswehr is preparing a framework agreement for up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPULS, long-range rocket artillery systems, with parliamentary review expected in 2026. If funded at scale, the program would sharply expand NATO’s land-based deep strike capacity and reshape Germany’s role in deterring Russia along the Alliance’s eastern flank. Germany’s Bundeswehr […]
Qatar; Navy deploys Aster-armed vessels to intercept Iranian missiles and drones
Qatar’s navy used its new generation of air defense warships to help intercept Iranian drones during a coordinated missile and drone attack targeting the Gulf state. The engagement highlights how sea-based missile defense platforms are expanding regional air defense coverage around critical U.S. military facilities and energy infrastructure. Qatar’s Emiri Navy has brought its new […]