In the development of the National Anti-Drone Shield project, Colombia has begun the phase of operational tests – of drone jamming systems (softkill) – conducted under strict technical protocols and in the midst of notable institutional secrecy. However, and according to information obtained by this media, during the course of the tests none of the […]
Japan; Navy orders 3 Upgraded Mogami-class missile frigates
Japan’s Ministry of Defense has ordered three Upgraded Mogami-class (New FFM) multi-mission frigates from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, expanding missile capacity and multi-role naval power for operations in the Pacific. The contract, covering hulls three through five, reinforces Japan’s effort to field more heavily armed, flexible surface combatants capable of enhanced air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and […]
Cambodia; Navy commissions first Type 056C missile corvette from China .
Cambodia has received its first Chinese-built Type 056C missile corvette at Ream Naval Base, marking a significant upgrade in the Royal Cambodian Navy’s maritime combat capability. Delivered by China and formally transferred on April 8, 2026, the vessel introduces missile-capable surface warfare potential, shifting Cambodia from a patrol-focused fleet toward integrated naval combat operations in […]
Estonia; MoD cancels purchase of CV90 AFV will divert budget to strengthens drone defense
The commander of the country’s Defense Forces prepares advisory tasks for the future investment plan for the next four years The capabilities that the use of drones is demonstrating on the battlefields, mainly in Ukraine, is changing military doctrines. And with them the priorities in the acquisitions of new material. Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur […]
Serbia; President urges military to establish attack drone units
The Serbian army should create units with attack drones, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday, as the Balkan country seeks to modernise its armed forces from its obsolete Soviet-era technology. Belgrade has already bought modern weapons and equipment from Europe, Israel and China and it wants to adapt its military strategy to conform with modern […]
Portugal; Government opposes forming a separate European army
Portugal is against the creation of a separate European army and instead backs strengthening and modernising its armed forces within the U.S.-led NATO alliance, the country’s defence minister said, contrasting with neighbouring Spain’s position. Nuno Melo said late on Tuesday that Portugal was a founding NATO member which valued the United States, describing Washington as […]
Serbia; MoD plans purchase of low-tier new air defense systems
Serbia is possibly preparing to procure new air defence systems, as President Aleksandar Vučić announced imminent defense contracts aimed at strengthening the country’s multi-layered defence network. The planned acquisitions, potentially involving systems from China, are intended to expand missile coverage, enhance low-altitude interception, and improve overall deterrence against evolving regional threats. The announcement on April […]
Japan; US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms export reform
Japan’s imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain U.S. weapons supplies. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party approved the changes this week as she tries to invigorate […]
Australia Government vows to boost defense budget to 3% of GDP
Australia will lift defense spending to 3.0 percent of GDP by 2033 as armed conflicts flare worldwide, the government said Thursday. The new commitment follows pressure from US President Donald Trump‘s administration for Canberra to boost military expenditure as a share of total annual economic output. Australia’s defense spending had previously been forecast to rise […]
Finland; Army opts for 112 more Korean K9 15mm Howitzers
Finland buys 112 more K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha and will exceed 200 units in service With this latest contract, the Baltic country will become the third NATO member to exceed that figure, along with Turkey and Poland Hanwha Aerospace has signed a new contract with the Finnish Ministry of Defence to supply an additional […]