In a significant boost to the country’s defense capabilities, the Czech army has taken delivery of the first six TITUS (Tactical Infantry Transport & Utility System) wheeled armored vehicles. Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), a leading manufacturer based in Koprivnice, is spearheading the production of these armored vehicles for the most challenging conditions. Following the symbolic […]
Netherlands; MoD selects Airbus H225m for the Air Force
The acquisition of H225M Caracal aircraft, which will be used for special operations missions, coincides with the order of AARGM-ER missiles for F-35A fighters. The Ministry of Defence of the Netherlands has announced the acquisition of 14 H225M helicopters, manufactured by Airbus, which will be used in special operations missions (SOFs), replacing the fleet of […]
Ukraine; Czech VPO to repair Ukrainian T-64 tanks
The Czech defense company in Nový Jičín will soon begin repairing Ukrainian T-64 tanks, according to the Czech Ministry of Defense’s statement today. The exact number of tanks to be serviced in the Czech Republic in the coming months was not disclosed for security reasons, but they will be directly deployed to the battlefield. The […]
Argentine; Army shows its newly upgraded TAM-2C-A2 tank
On May 29, 2023, during its 213th anniversary, the Argentine Army revealed the latest variants of the TAM-2C Light tank family, the TAM-2C-A2. The occasion was marked by an exhibition of recently acquired combat vehicles and materials. The event took place at the National Military College in El Palomar, Buenos Aires province. Alongside the formal […]
Russia; MoD repurchases spare parts sold to Myanmar and India
Russia is suspected of buying back military supplies previously shipped to Myanmar and India, according to a Nikkei analysis of customs clearance data. The survey found records of Russian repurchases of parts for tanks and missiles that had been exported to Myanmar and India. Russia may be reimporting the components to improve older weapons destined […]
India; German Defense Minister pitches TKMS submarines to the P75I contest.
According to information published by The Hindu on June 6, 2023, the visiting German Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, discussed the progress of a deal for the procurement of six advanced conventional submarines by the Indian Navy under Project-75I during his talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The visiting German Defence Minister, Boris Pistorius, discussed the […]
Argentina; Army & Air Force order Bell 407s for SAR missions
Argentina is to acquire six Bell 407 helicopters for search and rescue operations by the country’s army and air force under a government-to-government contract with Canada. Bell Textron Canada has announced a purchase agreement for six Bell 407GXi helicopters by Argentina. The government-to-government contract was executed between the Argentinian MoD and the Canadian Commercial Corporation. […]
China; German Eurofighter pilots also recruited to teach about NATO procedures.
So far it was known that former military from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States have also been hired by Beijing. China’s desire to know the uses of Western pilots has led it to recruit ex-servicemen from countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States from whom to […]
Ukraine; US & Australia discussing transfer of 41 ex Australian F/A-18 Hornets
According to a report in the Australian Financial Review by Philip Coorey and Andrew Tillett, discussions are underway between Australia, the United States, and Ukraine regarding the potential transfer of 41 Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets to Kyiv. This move aims to fulfill part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for fighter jets, rather than […]
Argentina; MoD negotiates buy of 156 VCBR Guarani IFV from Brazil
Argentine Defense Minister Jorge Taiana told the press that negotiations regarding the Guarani 6×6 VCBR are well advanced and expect a prompt resolution. The statements took place during the celebrations for the 203rd anniversary of the Force that took place in the Military College of the Nation. Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira signed a letter […]