NATO member Greece is set to unveil a massive modernization of its armed forces on Wednesday, following the lead of several of its European allies. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to present the timeline to parliament, headlined with an eye-catching new anti-aircraft defense set-up called “Achilles’s Shield.” The Mediterranean country already dedicates more than […]
Denmark; MoD joins the Patria led CAVS 6×6 AFV program
On April 1, 2025, Denmark signed the Technical Arrangement to formally join the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program. This makes Denmark the fifth participating country, following Finland, Latvia, Sweden, and Germany. The CAVS program, initiated in 2019 by Finland and Latvia, aims to jointly develop, procure, and manage a 6×6 armoured wheeled vehicle […]
Germany-US; joint production of GMARS rockets with 400 km range.
German Company Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin from United States have taken a significant step forward in the field of long-range precision fires with the presentation of their latest joint development, the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS). At a recent international summit hosted in Europe, the two defense giants showcased the advanced capabilities of the […]
Bulgaria; Canadian/UAE firm establishes MRAP vehicle plant at Burgas
As reported by BNR.BG on March 25, 2025, the International Armored Group (IAG) officially commenced production of armored vehicles at its newly opened plant in Burgas, a coastal city on the Black Sea. This milestone marks the operational start of IAG’s first production facility in Bulgaria, inaugurated during an official ceremony in October 2024. The […]
Latvia; MoD orders Swedish RBS-70 MANPADS
On 31 March 2025, Saab signed a framework agreement with the Latvian Ministry of Defense for the delivery of the RBS 70 NG short-range ground-based air defense system. Within this agreement, an initial order valued at SEK 2.1 billion (approximately €194.221.461) was placed. Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2030. The order […]
Russia; Air Force inducts Su-35S 4++ Gen fighter jets
According to information published by the Russian Press Agency TASS on March 29, 2025, the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the Russian state defense conglomerate Rostec, has delivered the first batch of Su-35S 4++ generation fighter jets of the year to the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS). The Su-35S is Russia’s most advanced […]
Denmark; Navy acquires Finnish naval mines
On March 29, 2025, the Danish Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of several hundred naval mines. This strategic procurement, financed through the Acceleration Fund, aims to strengthen Denmark’s ability to control and defend its internal waters while supporting NATO’s collective defense and deterrence posture. The move comes amid heightened security concerns in the Baltic […]
France; Army tests new MAST-F helicopter launched missile
The Cazaux test range was the site, on 19 March 2025, of a significant milestone for European armaments: the first in-flight test firing of the Future Tactical Air-to-Ground Missile (MAST-F) from a Tigre attack helicopter was successfully carried out. This next-generation missile, developed under a programme managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), […]
Bulgaria; Parliament approve buy of U.S. Javelin missiles
Bulgaria’s parliament on Wednesday approved an $82.7 million purchase of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States to modernise the country’s army and protect its territorial integrity, BTA news agency reported. In September, the U.S. State Department approved the possible sale of Javelin FGM-148F missiles and related equipment to Bulgaria for $114 million. The […]
Sweden; Government charts $30B defense spending over a decade
Sweden will increase defense spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation’s biggest rearmament push since the Cold War. The Nordic country drastically slashed defense spending after the Cold War ended and in the early 2000s, but reversed course following Moscow’s 2014 […]