Argentina FAA published an international tender with the aim of acquiring an Embraer ERJ-140 or ERJ-145 aircraft. Under the terms of the call, the new aircraft must have AE3007 engines that have a minimum of 3,000 cycles available before overhaul. The aircraft must have a minimum capacity of 43 seats in the case of the […]
Russia; Army tests tungsten based shotgun cartridges in C-UAV Role
Russia is testing a family of tungsten-based gun cartridges on the battlefield in Ukraine designed to destroy small drones. The IGLA family of counter-drone cartridges consists of pellets made of a harder substance to inflict greater damage. According to TASS, the pellets are made of an alloy of tungsten, nickel, and iron. State conglomerate Rostec […]
Netherlands; Army orders M4 ATRL from Sweden
The Netherlands has ordered Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Materiel and IT Command: COMMIT spokesperson confirmed to Janes on 27 May. An NSPA spokesperson told Janes that the order is for Carl-Gustaf launchers, various types of munition, and training material. Staarink said the call-off purchase order was placed […]
Saudi Arabia; MoD negotiates buy of up to 200 Sky-guardian attack drones from US
Saudi Arabia is in advanced discussions with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) for the potential acquisition of up to 200 MQ-9B drones. If confirmed, this deal could become the largest international contract ever signed by the U.S. manufacturer. The project is part of a broader defense package estimated at $142 billion, announced by former […]
Bangladesh; Navy negotiates buy of 6 KSS-I submarines from South Korea
Bangladesh Navy is engaged in advanced negotiations with South Korea for the acquisition of six Improved Jang Bogo-class submarines under a defense procurement program valued at approximately $2 billion. The submarines are based on the German Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine design and are manufactured by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The BNS Pekua facility, […]
Ukraine; Germany lifts embargo on long range cruise missile sales
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Monday that Berlin and its Western allies were lifting range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, though the practical implications of the apparent policy shift were not immediately clear. Speaking at a European forum in Berlin, Merz declared that “there are no longer any restrictions on the range of weapons […]
Europe; EU ministers approve new 150 bln-euro arms fund for SAFE Europe
The European Union on Tuesday approved the creation of a 150 billion-euro ($170.7 billion) EU arms fund, driven by fears of a Russian attack in the coming years and doubts about U.S. security commitments to the continent. The approval, by ministers from EU countries meeting in Brussels, was the final legal step in setting up […]
Germany; Army orders development of future 5G tactical communication networks
Finland’s Nokia and defence technology firm blackned, majority-owned by Rheinmetall , will jointly develop next-generation tactical networks for the German armed forces, the companies said on Wednesday. The new mobile communication systems will be specifically “tailored” for Germany’s defence requirements, Nokia said, with potential for adaptation to other countries’ defense needs. Financial details of the […]
Libya; LNA Army unveils BM-30 Smerch 300mm rocket launchers.
The Libyan National Army (LNA) publicly unveiled Russian-supplied BM-30 Smerch 300mm multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) during a military parade in Benghazi. Marking the 11th anniversary of Operation Al-Karama, a campaign launched in 2014 by the LNA against Islamist factions in eastern Libya, this parade included several armored vehicles, air defense systems, and artillery units […]
Philippines; Naval Wildcat helicopters armed with Israeli Spike NLOS missiles.
The Philippine Navy has deployed an AgustaWestland AW159 Mk220 Wildcat anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter equipped with a box launcher for the Israeli-made Rafael Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile aboard the guided missile frigate BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06). This marks a significant milestone in the country’s maritime defense modernization efforts, particularly in enhancing Philippine Navy aviation strike […]