Over the past decade, there have been many discussions about the operational possibility of increasing the intelligence-gathering range of the Sa’ar 6 missile boats. In a dialogue between the Air Force, the Navy, the Planning Directorate, and the Ministry of Defense, several alternatives to the very old AS.365 “Bat” helicopter were examined, and finally, due […]
Israel; MoD awards new assault rifles contract to local Ari Arms
Israeli company Ari Arms won an Israeli Ministry of Defense tender for the supply of tens of thousands of assault rifles to the IDF , under tender published for the first time in early 2024, companies such as Sami Katzav’s IWI, Amtan Karmiel, Silver Shadow have competed and lost. The private company Ari Arms (formerly […]
Greece; Government will transfer S-300 and Tor-M1 SAMs to Armenia instead of Ukraine
According to Enikos.gr on November 25, 2024, Greece is proceeding with the transfer of several Russian-made air defense systems, including the S-300 PMU-1, Tor-M1, and Osa-AK, to Armenia instead of Ukraine as part of its broader strategy to replace aging equipment with Western and Israeli technologies. This decision aligns with the Greek Armed Forces’ plan […]
Israel; Army orders hundreds of JLTV MRAPS.
On November 24, 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the ministerial committee for equipping and power building approved several procurement and modernization projects for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). These projects include replacing the Nirit (Saar 4.5) fleet and acquiring hundreds of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs), designated locally as “Para.” The JLTVs, […]
Turkey; MoD undecided regarding future combat aircraft fleet composition
Turkey has reduced its planned $23 billion acquisition of an F-16 fighter jet package from the United States, scrapping the purchase of 79 modernisation kits for its existing fleet, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said late on Tuesday. NATO member Turkey earlier this year secured a deal to procure 40 F-16 fighter jets and 79 modernisation […]
China; Army reveals new multi-barrel rocket launcher variant.
As reported by the Telegram account China Army on November 19, 2024, Dongfeng EQ2050 armored vehicles in service with the PLA Western Command have been observed equipped with a rotating 16-barrel rocket launcher. Recent reports suggest that China is testing the integration of various combat modules and rocket launcher systems on existing vehicles. This operational […]
Turkey-Pakistan; Joint venture for new 155mm ammunition production line
During the IDEAS 2024 defense exhibition in Pakistan, Türkiye’s defense company Repkon and Pakistan’s Wah Industries Limited (WIL) signed an agreement to establish a facility in Pakistan for producing 155mm artillery shell bodies. The facility will have an annual production capacity of 120,000 units and include an explosive filling line to support both domestic military […]
China; YJ-21 hypersonic missile displayed at Zhuhai Air Show
At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Zhuhai Air Show 2024), China revealed the YJ-21 (Ying Ji 21 or “Eagle Strike 21”), a hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile that underscores its commitment to advancing cutting-edge military technology. The YJ-21 is a centerpiece of China’s expanding anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) arsenal, designed to challenge naval power […]
Armenia; Army accepts Pinaka MLRS from India.
In November 2024, India initiated exporting its domestically developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) systems to Armenia, marking a key moment in its defense export efforts, as reported by IDRW. This delivery, part of a contract finalized after two years of negotiations, highlights the strengthening defense partnership between the two nations and India’s increasing prominence […]
Israel; Navy commissions new ‘Drakon’ submarine
Israeli Navy has commissioned its new Drakon submarine. It costed 550 million euros to build, compared to 400 million for the two submarines that preceded it, and 300 million for the first three – and this sum does not include ancillary projects of developments for it by the Ministry of Defense and the defense industries […]