Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki has unveiled the reform plan for the country’s armed forces, valued at 25 billion euros. The project includes the modernization of the country’s submarine fleet, which includes the upgrade of four conventional diesel-electric (SSK) units, equipped with Papanikolis-class air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems, based on the German Type 214 model, and […]
The Danish Armed Forces has announced the procurement of spare gun barrels for enhanced operational endurance.
Barrels for Leopard 2 tanks, the ATMOS artillery system, and the CARDOM mortar will be procured for 230 million Danish kroner ($34 million), financed through the acceleration fund. Delivery will take place over the next few years. Based on Ukraine Experience The procurement is based on insights gleaned through Ukraine’s artillery experiences in its war […]
Japan; Navy plans to test a new electromagnetic railgun
During a port tour on April 9, 2025, images taken at a Japanese naval base, showed what appeared to be a new variant of a railgun installed on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s experimental ship JS Asuka (ASE-6102). The images depicted a turret with an angular design, consistent with prior official reports indicating that Asuka […]
Lithuania; Navy signs for 2 multi-purpose attack boats from Finland
Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab. The purchase was coordinated through a joint procurement agreement with Latvia, with the contract valued at 22 million euros ($24 million). The vessels will be delivered to the Lithuanian Navy and operated by the Coastal Defense Battalion […]
Malaysia; Navy orders Turkish MMP vessels for the coast guard vessel
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 […]