In a security environment marked by the increasing need for mobility, resilience, and interoperability, Sweden is reinforcing its ability to maneuver across natural obstacles by expanding its fleet of tactical bridging systems. On April 23, 2025, General Dynamics European Land Systems – Bridge Systems (GDELS-BS) announced the signing of a new contract with the Swedish […]
Portugal; Air Force reaffirms intent to buy of U.S. F-35
Portugal has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its air force by affirming its intent to acquire the U.S.-built F-35 Lightning II fighter jet as the successor to its aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The announcement, delivered by General João Cartaxo Alves, Chief of the Air Force General Staff (CEMFA), during the Portuguese National […]
Nordic and Baltics; plans to joint-buy of CV90 AFVs
Sweden, Lithuania, Norway and Finland are considering a coordinated acquisition of hundreds of CV90 infantry combat vehicles made by BAE Systems , Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Tuesday. The four countries are now drafting a statement of intent on cooperation for a purchase of the military vehicles, Kristersson told a joint press conference […]
Lithuania; Army orders 27 more Boxer Vilkas IFVs and NASAMS.
On April 24, 2025, the Lithuanian government officially approved the allocation of an additional €187.7 million in funding for the procurement of 27 Boxer Vilkas infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and NASAMS air defense systems. This strategic decision is part of an accelerated effort to enhance national defense capabilities to ensure the timely delivery of these […]
GREECE; Team assembled for Greek Philoctetes Armored Vehicle Production
KNDS France has partnered with Athens-based Metlen Energy & Metals to produce the armored infantry fighting vehicle (VBCI) “Philoctetes” for the Hellenic Army. The agreement aligns with a program revealed in 2022 to assemble a next-generation Greek armored fleet based on the French Army’s existing 8×8 VBCI system that KNDS and Arquus developed. Under the […]
Italy; MoD orders more US made UAVs
The Jump-20 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) procurement will replace Italy’s RQ-7 Shadow UAS fleet. The Italian Ministry of Defence has acquired Jump-20 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from AeroVironment, via a contract worth US$46.6 million, the company has announced. The five-year contract covers the procurement of the UAVs, alongside the engineering services, initial sustainment and technical […]
Spain; MoD to inject € 2.8Bn for to financing R&D and procurement
The Ministry of Industry is playing an increasingly important role in the Spanish government’s roadmap to increase investment in Defence. The 10,471 million announced by President Pedro Sánchez have made all the headlines, although, in addition to this plan, the Council of Ministers has given the green light to a transfer of 2,819 million euros […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina; US to supply six Agusta A119 Helicopters
Amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the Western Balkans, military cooperation between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina is regaining momentum. As reported by Dnevni Avaz on April 20, 2025, the Minister of Defense of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zukan Helez, announced that the country will soon receive six Agusta A119 multipurpose helicopters as part of […]
Ukraine; Armed forces to get 316 Vector and 30 RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs from Germany.
On April 17, 2025, the German Ministry of Defense officially announced the delivery of an additional batch of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Ukraine, including 316 Vector reconnaissance drones and 30 more RQ-35 Heidrun drones. This substantial support package highlights the continued importance of drone technology in Ukraine’s defense strategy as it counters ongoing Russian […]
Netherlands; Army re-equips with Leopard-2A8 tanks
After a 13-year hiatus from operating main battle tanks, the Netherlands is set to reestablish its armored capabilities by acquiring 46 German-made Leopard 2A8 tanks. This significant move, announced by the Dutch Ministry of Defense on April 16, 2025, marks a strategic shift in the nation’s defense posture, aligning with NATO objectives to bolster ground […]