On February 13, 2025, Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Slovenian Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Brussels, marking the commitment of both nations to support Slovenia’s acquisition of 8×8 Modular Armored Vehicles (AMV) from Patria, a leading defense and technology company. The letter was jointly prepared […]
France; DGA publishes tender for 24 coastal patrol boats
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has launched a tender for the acquisition of 24 new Maritime Surveillance Coastal Patrol Boats (VCSM), aimed at replacing its current fleet, which is primarily used by the Maritime Gendarmerie for missions related to the State’s action at sea. Currently, the Maritime Gendarmerie operates twenty-four Élorn-type coastal patrol […]
Estonia; New 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle.
Milrem Robotics, a global leader in robotic and autonomous systems, has announced the highly anticipated launch of its 8×8 Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV), named HAVOC, at IDEX 2025. This next-generation hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is set to redefine the modern battlefield through enhanced mobility, increased firepower, and expanded operational versatility. A key feature of […]
Austria; Army to establish a new tank battalion
As reported by Epicenter Works on February 10, 2025, the leaked coalition negotiation protocol between Austria’s FPÖ and ÖVP outlines a detailed plan for modernizing and rearming the Austrian Armed Forces (Österreichisches Bundesheer, ÖBH). The document specifies procurement plans, equipment upgrades, and structural reforms intended to increase military spending, enhance Austria’s self-sufficiency in arms production, […]
Ukraine; Air Force receives initial French Mirage 2000-5F Jets
The first batch of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets promised by France to Ukraine has arrived on Ukrainian soil, marking a crucial step in French military assistance aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s aerial capabilities in the face of Russian aggression. The announcement of this delivery was made on June 6, 2024, by the French Minister of Armed […]
Hungary; Army orders 56 Additional Turkish Gidrán 4×4 MRAPS
Hungary recently announced the acquisition of 56 Gidrán 4×4 tactical vehicles to strengthen the ongoing modernization of its Defense Forces (HDF). This purchase was confirmed by the Hungarian Minister of Defense, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, during his visit to the Nurol Makina production facility in Turkey on February 4, 2023. The minister emphasized the importance of cooperation […]
France; Army orders 530 more Serval 4×4 MRAPS
On February 8, 2025, the French Minister of Defense, Sébastien Lecornu, announced a major defense procurement with the order of 530 additional Serval 4×4 wheeled armored vehicles for the French Army. This significant investment, valued at over one billion euros, is part of the SCORPION program, a long-term initiative aimed at modernizing France’s ground forces […]
Germany; Army orders 12,500 IdZ-ES digital soldier suites
The framework agreement, of which an initial purchase of 417 million euros has already been formalized, is valid until the end of 2030 The German firm Rheinmetall has won the largest framework agreement signed to date for the supply of welding systems. The company has announced this contract worth up to €3.1 billion for the […]
Germany-Turkey; strategic agreement to secure 155mm ammunition supply.
The cooperation between Turkey and Germany is taking on a new dimension with a strategic partnership to enhance the production of 155mm artillery shells. Turkish defense company Repkon, a key player in the sector, has signed an agreement with a leading German manufacturer to establish an explosive filling facility in Germany. This project, scheduled to […]
France; Mod negotiates buy of Pinaka MRL systems from India
The domestically made Pinaka rocket system with a range of up to 90 km (56 miles) was demonstrated to a French delegation in India around three months ago and was found to be satisfactory, a second official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “France is in active talks for Pinaka,” Ummalaneni Raja Babu, the director […]