The vessel should join the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency in 2027. Turkish shipbuilder Desan Shipyard has won a contract to build a multipurpose mission ship for the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), which functions as Malaysia’s coast guard. The letter of acceptance was signed in Istanbul on 21 March. The deal, which the MMEA said […]
Germany; Air Force to upgrade KEPD 350E cruise missiles
The Taurus KEPD 350 missile will be modernised and maintained between 2025-2035 Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile. The modernisation of the Taurus KEPD 350E missile stand-off weapon system will ensure that Taurus remains a […]
Algeria; Air Force receives Su-35 fighter jets from cancelled Egyptian lot.
As reported by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) on April 8, 2025, Algeria has begun operating the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft, with satellite imagery captured on 10 March 2025 confirming the presence of one such aircraft at Ain Beida/Oum el Bouaghi Air Base in northeastern Algeria, a fact that we had already […]
Greece; Army’s VBCI Philoctetes AFV to be domestically produced
On 26 March 2025, KNDS France and the Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals signed an exclusive partnership agreement in Athens to enable the production of the VBCI Philoctetes infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in Greece. This agreement includes the transfer of expertise in aluminium armour and the localized manufacturing of the VBCI Mk2 welded structure […]
India; MoD approves buy of 26 Rafale-M marine fighter
India has cleared a deal to buy 26 Rafale marine fighter aircraft from France worth more than 630 billion rupees ($7 billion), news agency ANI reported on Wednesday, citing government sources.
Peru; Defense minister announces shift to local industries for supply of armed forces needs
Peru’s Minister of Defense, Walter Astudillo, has referred to the shift in the modernization program of the equipment of the Peruvian Armed Forces. The official has ratified the decision to move away from isolated purchases of weapons systems and military equipment to concentrate on the promotion of the local defense industry, under the leadership of […]
Ukraine; Army reveals converted R-73 air-to-air missiles on US HUMVEE.
In response to relentless aerial assaults from Russian forces, Ukraine has unveiled an innovative mobile air defense system that repurposes existing military assets to address critical defense needs. This new system integrates Soviet-era R-73 air-to-air missiles onto U.S.-supplied HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) platforms, creating a highly mobile and effective solution against aerial threats […]
Ecuador; MoD orders M4A1 5.56mm rifles from the United States.
On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador for M4A1 rifles and related support at an estimated value of $64 million. Ecuador has requested to purchase M4A1 rifles along with non-Major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) items, including Magpul PMAG magazines, technical manuals, training, and […]
Estonia; Government pledges €1 Billion Investment in multi-layered air defense systems
Estonia plans to acquire long-range air defense missile systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles—a direct response to increasing security threats from its neighboring country, Russia. According to information published by Estonia’s national public broadcaster ERR on April 3, 2025, the Estonian government is evaluating options that could see over one billion euros invested into a […]
India; Army orders additional 100 K9 155mm SP howitzers
On April 3, 2025, the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace signed a new contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army. The contract is valued at $253 million and was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the Embassy of South Korea […]