Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki has unveiled the reform plan for the country’s armed forces, valued at 25 billion euros. The project includes the modernization of the country’s submarine fleet, which includes the upgrade of four conventional diesel-electric (SSK) units, equipped with Papanikolis-class air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems, based on the German Type 214 model, and […]
The Danish Armed Forces has announced the procurement of spare gun barrels for enhanced operational endurance.
Barrels for Leopard 2 tanks, the ATMOS artillery system, and the CARDOM mortar will be procured for 230 million Danish kroner ($34 million), financed through the acceleration fund. Delivery will take place over the next few years. Based on Ukraine Experience The procurement is based on insights gleaned through Ukraine’s artillery experiences in its war […]
Lithuania; Navy signs for 2 multi-purpose attack boats from Finland
Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab. The purchase was coordinated through a joint procurement agreement with Latvia, with the contract valued at 22 million euros ($24 million). The vessels will be delivered to the Lithuanian Navy and operated by the Coastal Defense Battalion […]
Germany; Air Force to upgrade KEPD 350E cruise missiles
The Taurus KEPD 350 missile will be modernised and maintained between 2025-2035 Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile. The modernisation of the Taurus KEPD 350E missile stand-off weapon system will ensure that Taurus remains a […]
Greece; Army’s VBCI Philoctetes AFV to be domestically produced
On 26 March 2025, KNDS France and the Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals signed an exclusive partnership agreement in Athens to enable the production of the VBCI Philoctetes infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in Greece. This agreement includes the transfer of expertise in aluminium armour and the localized manufacturing of the VBCI Mk2 welded structure […]
Ukraine; Army reveals converted R-73 air-to-air missiles on US HUMVEE.
In response to relentless aerial assaults from Russian forces, Ukraine has unveiled an innovative mobile air defense system that repurposes existing military assets to address critical defense needs. This new system integrates Soviet-era R-73 air-to-air missiles onto U.S.-supplied HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) platforms, creating a highly mobile and effective solution against aerial threats […]
Denmark; Army selects Mistral-3 SHORAD
On April 1, 2025, the French Government announced that France will deliver several hundred Mistral 3 surface-to-air missiles to Denmark under a major defense agreement concluded during the state visit of King Frederik X to Paris. The information was also confirmed on April 1, 2025, by the Danish Ministry of Defense, which stated that Denmark […]
Poland; MoD orders additional $2B Patriot SAM deal with USA
Poland has signed a nearly $2 billion air defense deal with the US, reinforcing its role on NATO’s eastern flank amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The agreement covers logistical support, equipment, and training for the Raytheon-developed Patriot air defense system, ensuring operational readiness against aerial threats such as tactical ballistic missiles and […]
German; MoD plans to order loitering drones for first time
The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones, for the first time, two defense ministry sources said on Thursday, as Berlin tries to catch up with a technology that has shown its destructive power in Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have fielded such single-use drones, which cruise towards their target before […]
Romania; MoD favors Turkish OPV offer
According to Defense Romania on March 29, 2025, Romania seems to have decided to acquire one Hisar-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) from Türkiye. The decision was apparently approved by Romania’s Supreme Council of National Defence (CSAT), which stated that the (unnamed) vessel would significantly contribute to the Romanian Naval Forces and is part of ongoing […]