The Romanian Ministry of National Defense (MApN), via its state-owned defense procurement agency Romtehnica, has awarded a contract to Spanish manufacturer Uro Vehículos Especiales S.A. (UROVESA) for the supply of 24 VAMTAC ST5 BN2 armored tactical vehicles. The contract, awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior tender notice, ensures the delivery of the vehicles to […]
Belgium; Mod orders ten NASAMS from Norwegian surplus
According to De Morgen on June 2, 2025, Belgium plans to rebuild its ground-based air defense capabilities with the acquisition of ten Norwegian NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) batteries, as part of a €36 billion military investment strategy led by new Defense Minister Theo Francken. This strategic planning effort is being finalized ahead of […]
Russia; China secretly exporting Silent Hunter laser systems to counter Ukrainian drones
On May 30, 2025, Military Informant released what appears to be the first visual evidence of a Chinese-made laser air defense system used in active combat in Ukraine. The footage, shows a laser system being operated by the Russian special forces unit “Kochevnik,” also referred to as “Nomad.” The video includes sequences showing internal operation […]
Czech Republic; Air Force to extend Gripen lease until F-35 jets reach full capability.
On June 3, 2025, the Czech Ministry of Defence announced its acceptance of a renewed lease offer from Sweden for the continued operation of 12 Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets through 2035. The contract proposal was endorsed by the Defense Minister’s Collegium and will be submitted to the government for information. The newly negotiated terms […]
Sweden; MoD selects US TPY-4 air defense radar
On June 4, 2025, U.S. company Lockheed Martin announced that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has selected the Lockheed Martin TPY-4 next-generation ground-based air surveillance radar to enhance the country’s long-range surveillance capability, making Sweden the third nation to adopt this fifth-generation radar platform. The decision represents a strategic move by Sweden to bolster its […]
Portugal; Navy to explore development of small subs with Korean shipyard
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed an agreement with the Portuguese Navy to explore the joint development of futuristic small submarines. Signed at the recent Marine Defense Exhibition 2025 (MADEX) in Singapore, the agreement is part of a potential strategic partnership that includes ship maintenance, repair, and overhaul, according to Chosun. It comes as […]
Latvia; Army orders ASCOD tracked AFV from Finland
Finnish Patria to Assemble ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Latvia Patria and GDELS-Santa Barbara Sistemas have announced a collaboration to assemble and maintain ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles at Patria’s Latvian facility. The collaboration marks the fifth anniversary of Patria’s operations in Latvia and the first anniversary of the Defence Partnership Latvia (DPL) armored vehicle production […]
Poland; Army orders 120mm tank gun ammunition from local industry
Poland has signed a 150-million Polish złoty ($39.9 million) contract to acquire thousands of 120mm tank rounds from Mesko, a subsidiary of state-owned PGZ. Each 7.3-kilogram (16-pound) Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding-Sabot Tracer (APFSDS-T) munition, with a propellant charge of 8.4 kilograms (18.5 pounds), is designed to pierce heavily armored targets. The rounds feature a GUW-7-120 electric […]
Czech Rep; Army orders MARS vehicles armed with RBS 70 SAM.
The Czech Ministry of Defence has confirmed its intention to procure 24 mobile air defense vehicles configured as M-SHORAD (Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense) systems, based on the Czech-manufactured MARS 4×4 armored platform. The vehicles will be equipped with a remote-controlled weapon station integrating three Swedish-made SAAB RBS 70 surface-to-air missile launchers, offering enhanced short-range air […]
Hungary; Air Force accepts first Czech built L39 Skyfox trainer
The Hungarian Air Force has officially received the newly acquired L-39 Skyfox trainer and reconnaissance aircraft, The aircraft, which are designed and manufactured by the Czech aerospace company Aero Vodochody, were delivered as part of a defense procurement agreement aimed at upgrading the country’s training and light attack aviation fleet. The L-39 Skyfox is a […]