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 […]
US; Navy tests new AIM-260 air-to-air missile
According to information published by the AirPower 2.0 X account on March 7, 2025, relaying a message from the U.S. Navy’s VX-31 Dust Devils, the squadron successfully conducted live-fire tests of the new AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) air-to-air missile on February 5, 2025. Based at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, VX-31 is […]
Ireland; DoD mulls buy of UAVs
The EU planning notice cited that the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) would be used for predominantly for reconnaissance purposes with a greater range and endurance than drones currently operated by the Irish Defence Forces. The Irish Department of Defence (DoD) has taken the first step towards to acquire a tactical UAS platform – one with […]
Taiwan; Air Force test fires new Hsiung Feng 3 anti ship missile
Should it be introduced into service, the air-launched Hsiung Feng 3 could boost Taiwan’s anti-ship missile capacity and kill zones. The F-CK-1 with a pair of HF-3 test articles was seen conducting a ground taxi test on 21 February at Ching Chuang Kang Air Base, followed by captive carry test flights on 7 and 12 […]
US Army & Marines order ACV, AMPV for $544 million
The two contracts are for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) and Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) as part of previously awarded contract agreements worth billions of dollars. BAE Systems Land & Armaments has been awarded a US$357 million contract for additional AMPVs for the US Army and $188 million for 30 medium-calibre cannon mission role ACV (ACV-30) […]
Spain; Army awards Leopard 2E tanks upgrade
Spain Approves Leopard 2E Tanks with Enhanced Firepower Protection and Battlefield Integration. Indra and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to modernize the combat system of the Spanish Leopard 2E main battle tank. This agreement aims to integrate advanced technologies that align with future requirements for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence […]
Panama; SENAN orders six A-29 Super Tucano attack aircraft from Brazil
On March 12, 2025, Panama approved a $197 million procurement plan to acquire six aircraft for the National Aeronaval Service (Senan). This purchase includes four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Embraer for over $78 million and two C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space for more than $109 million. The government states […]
Greece; Army to receive four new French UAVs
The Hellenic army is set to receive four Patroller drones in the coming months, likely by summer, as part of a program valued at approximately €55 million. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be operated by the Army Aviation and are expected to enhance Greece’s surveillance capabilities over key areas, including the Aegean Sea and […]