On August 6, 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defense officially launched a tender for the supply of 20,000 M4 assault rifles, fully designed and manufactured in Israel for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This tender is split into two lots, with the first comprising 14,000 rifles and the second 6,000, thus allowing two different manufacturers […]
Saudi Arabia; MoD negotiates buy of 54 Rafale Fighter Jets
Saudi Arabia is currently exploring cooperation with Dassault Aviation, potentially marking a significant turning point for the group, which has previously struggled to establish a presence in the country. Following difficulties with other international partners, including a blockage by Germany concerning the purchase of 48 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft and Japan’s refusal to participate in […]
Iran; MoD deploys Russian Murmansk-BN electronic warfare complex
As reported by Ram Reports on August 3, 2024, Iran has recently installed several Russian long-range electronic warfare systems, including the Murmansk-BN, in strategic locations across the country. The Murmansk-BN system, one of Russia’s most powerful jamming communication systems, can conduct radio reconnaissance, intercept, and suppress enemy signals throughout the short-wave range, with an operational […]
Philippine; Navy awaits reception of two more Shaldag-V fast attack crafts from Israel
According to information published by MaxMontero on August 5, 2024, sources have confirmed that the seventh and eighth Acero-class (Shaldag Mk V) fast attack interdiction crafts for the Philippine Navy are expected to arrive from Israel by September or October 2024. The procurement of these Shaldag Mk V vessels stems from a contract between the […]
Jordan; Army unveils Chinese mobile MRL systems
The recent revelation of Jordan’s acquisition of the Chinese-made SR5 and SM-120 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs) has sparked interest and speculation about the evolving defense relationship between Jordan and China. Although there is no official information regarding the delivery of that type of MLRSs to Jordan by China, the Kingdom of Jordan’s Royal Artillery […]
Thailand; Army orders Chinese QBZ-195T assault rifles
Thailand has decided to import QBZ-195T assault rifles made in China for its Special Operations (SpOps) units, as reported by several Chinese media. This decision makes Thailand the first known export customer of the QBZ-195 rifle family, specifically adapted to meet their operational needs. The QBZ-195T, a variant of the QBZ-191 series, is chambered in […]
Israel; Army orders 120mm guided mortar shells
Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on July 29, 2024, that it had secured a contract worth approximately $190 million to supply its laser and GPS-guided Iron Sting mortar munitions to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. This contract, to be executed over the next two years, represents a significant advancement in the precision and effectiveness […]
Malaysia; Army orders 800 M72 Anti-launchers.
On July 29, 2024, the Malaysian Army announced the signing of a contract with the Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo for the supply of 800 units of the M72 LAW-EC (Light Anti-Tank Weapon – Enhanced Capacity) to replace aging Russian-made RPG-7 systems. This contract marks a significant step in Malaysia’s efforts to modernize its anti-tank arsenal. […]
India; DRDO reveals indigenous MANPADS.
On July 26, 2024, India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the development of an advanced Man-Portable Air Defense missile. According to Defense Minister Sanjay Seth, this new system could match and even surpass the capabilities of the well-known American FIM-92 Stinger missile. The missile, an adaptation of the Very Short Range Air Defence […]
Japan; Navy orders more E-2D AEW aircraft from US
Northrop Grumman has received a $1.5-billion contract to deliver E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy and Japan. A recent US Department of Defense (DoD) announcement states that the company will produce nine new Hawkeyes: four for the navy and five for Tokyo. It will also provide associated support services to both customers. Most […]