The two contracts are for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs) and Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) as part of previously awarded contract agreements worth billions of dollars. BAE Systems Land & Armaments has been awarded a US$357 million contract for additional AMPVs for the US Army and $188 million for 30 medium-calibre cannon mission role ACV (ACV-30) […]
Canada; PM to ‘reconsider’ F-35 buy
Canada says it’s reconsidering multibillion dollar F-35 buy as Trump ratchets up trade war “To be clear, we are not cancelling the F-35 contract, but we need to do our homework given the changing environment Amid escalating tensions with the United States, the Canadian military said while it is committed to the first 16 F-35As […]
Canada; DoD accelerates efforts to replace US-made M777 howitzers with modern self-propelled alternatives.
As reported by Defence Industry Europe on March 8, 2025, the Canadian government has recently initiated a procurement process for the Indirect Fires Modernisation (IFM) programme to enhance the capabilities of its land forces through the acquisition of new artillery systems. The programme includes the planned acquisition of 80 to 98 self-propelled 155mm howitzers to […]
Canada; S. Korea offers Howitzers, MRLs & submarines for the IFM program.
According to information published on March 10, 2025, by the Canadian Daily Newspaper Ottawa Citizen, a delegation of a dozen South Korean defense industry and government officials visited Ottawa on March 5 and 6, 2025, to discuss potential defense equipment sales with the Canadian government. The delegation presented a range of proposals, including the supply […]
Canada; MoD formally orders River-class Destroyers
The Government of Canada has officially announced on 8 March 2025, the awarding of a major contract to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) for the construction of the new River-class destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). This naval construction program is part of the national defense strategy Our North, Strong and Free (ONSAF). It aims […]
US Army; Apache attack helicopters now armed with Spike NLOS missiles
On 26 February 2025, the U.S. Army deployed the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile on its AH-64E Version 6 attack helicopters, significantly enhancing their long-range strike capabilities. High-resolution images confirmed the presence of these advanced guided missiles during Allied Spirit exercises in Germany, where they have been tested in a multinational operational environment. The integration of […]
US: Army orders additional 12 THAAD Interceptors in 2025.
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget request, which includes continued funding for projects aimed at enhancing the United States’ ability to detect, disrupt, and defeat ballistic missile threats to its homeland, deployed forces, allies, and partners. This includes significant investments in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense […]
US; Air Force arms F-16 with Harpoon anti-ship missiles
On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force took a step in rapidly integrating weapon systems by conducting a test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 53rd Test and Evaluation Group’s Detachment 3 mounted a U.S. Navy Harpoon missile on an F-16 Fighting Falcon, demonstrating an approach that enables existing aircraft to be equipped […]
US; Marines tests covert new missile arming AH-1Z Viper helicopter
The US Marine Corps conducted the maiden test launch of a new Long Range Precision Fire (LRPF) capability in November, the service announced last week. An AH-1Z Viper helicopter fired the munition at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The launch was conducted through a wireless application called the Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB). The tablet-shaped device enables […]
US; Army plans to order 689 M109A7 Howitzers
According to a recent report published by the U.S. Department of Defense on military program acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2025, the U.S. Army has outlined a significant plan to procure 689 M109A7 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) and sustain them through 2050. This move is a cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s broader modernization effort to upgrade […]