Australia is advancing efforts to enhance the protection of its military vehicles against the increasing threat of small uncrewed aerial systems (sUAS) by introducing a counter-drone upgrade for its Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs). The Australian Army’s vehicle fleet, in service since the late 1990s, is undergoing trials for a counter-UAS (C-UAS) system developed by […]
Spain; Army to enhance Leopard 2E Tanks with Trophy APS
On March 20, 2025, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced its readiness to upgrade the Spanish Army’s LEOPARD 2E fleet. GDELS-SBS and KNDS Deutschland, the original equipment manufacturer and design authority of the LEOPARD 2 Main Battle Tank, have signed an agreement, which was already signed at the end of last year, to collaborate […]
Canada; MoD plans $5B HIMARS order from US despite tensions
The Canadian military is planning to procure the US-built M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, amid strained ties between the neighbors over tariffs. A sole-source deal plan is being proposed by Canadian military leadership to buy a number of HIMARS, Ottawa Citizen revealed, citing sources. The potential deal could be executed through a […]
France; DGA mulls buy of Polish Piorun MANPADs and Baobab mine-laying systems.
As reported by Defence 24 on March 17, 2025, Polish Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that France has expressed interest in acquiring the Polish-developed Piorun man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) and the Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying system during the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum. This follows discussions with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, […]
India; Army plans to acquire 250 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles .
On March 19, 2025, reports indicated that the Indian Army and Indian Air Force were on the verge of a defense acquisition, with plans to purchase 250 BrahMos missiles. The deal, valued at approximately $2.4 billion USD, is currently under consideration by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. […]
Sweden; Air Force orders Meteor BVR AAM
Sweden has contracted MBDA UK to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft. The weapon has been operational in Stockholm’s military since 2016 and is equipped on its Gripen, Rafale, and Eurofighter fleets. MBDA, proprietor of the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) system, is scheduled […]
Somalia; MoD orders Akinci attack drones from Turkey
According to TürkiyeToday, Türkiye is set to deliver a batch of Bayraktar Akinci combat drones to Somalia, as part of a military cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening Somalia’s defense capabilities against al-Shabab. This transfer marks a new phase in the strategic partnership between Ankara and Mogadishu, with Türkiye emerging as a key player in the […]
Ukraine; Sweden will deliver ASC 890 AEW aircraft to strengthen early warning capability
The transfer of the Swedish ASC 890 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Ukraine is progressing as planned. This critical military assistance, first announced by the Swedish Ministry of Defense on May 29, 2024, marks a significant enhancement in Ukraine’s ability to monitor and control its airspace amid ongoing Russian invasion. The ASC […]
Spain; Marines to procure ACVs to replace US amphibious vehicles.
As reported by Defensa on March 15, 2025, Spain has selected the U.S. Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), based on the Italian Iveco SuperAV 8×8, to replace its fleet of AAV-7 vehicles in the Marine Corps. The acquisition plan includes 34 units scheduled for procurement between 2024 and 2035. Initial delays were attributed to financial constraints, […]
Canada; MoD approves $5.8 billion for three River-class destroyers
The new destroyer programme aims to build 15 new vessels over at least the next 25 years, the first of which should launch in the early 2030s. Canada has signed an agreement with Irving Shipbuilding Inc (ISI) to begin building three new destroyers for C$8 billion (US$5.8 billion). The three River-class destroyers, which will ultimately […]