On April 9, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Public Security of the Republic of Panama and the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The document establishes a framework for cooperative security activities in Panama and formalizes mutual understandings related to the presence and operations of […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse orders IRIS-T SLM Air SAM
On April 11, 2025, the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) announced its intent to procure four to five IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) air defense systems from the German manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG. This acquisition is part of Switzerland’s involvement in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a collaborative […]
Oman; Air Force orders air defense radars from Spain
Spanish Indra has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman for the supply of two new long-range Lanza 3D early warning radars for the country’s Air Force. The agreement was signed on Friday by Indra’s chairman, Ángel Escribano, and the secretary general of the Ministry of Defence – with the rank of minister – […]
Canada; MoD mulls buy of Swedish Gripen fighters instead of US F-35
On April 6, 2025, Saab CEO Micael Johansson confirmed during an interview with Dagens industri that negotiations are ongoing with Canada regarding the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft. He added that Saab is maintaining contacts with Portugal and continuing discussions with potential Gripen customers in Latin America. This follows the recent announcement by Colombian President […]
Greece; Air Force orders French Exocet anti-ship missiles
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Greece signed a new defense contract with France for the procurement of 16 Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles. The agreement was officially signed in Athens by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. The signing took place during an official […]
Turkey; GÖKHAN ramjet missile design is completed.
Türkiye has successfully completed the preliminary design phase of its indigenous GÖKHAN ramjet-powered air-to-air missile, a major step forward in the country’s ambition to develop a domestically produced long-range missile system capable of engaging aerial threats beyond visual range. This advancement comes as part of the “National Ramjet Powered Air-to-Air Missile (GÖKHAN) Development Project,” initiated […]
Greece; International shipyards to compete on Type-214 sub modernization tender
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 […]