On March 12, 2025, Panama approved a $197 million procurement plan to acquire six aircraft for the National Aeronaval Service (Senan). This purchase includes four A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Embraer for over $78 million and two C-295 transport aircraft from Airbus Defense and Space for more than $109 million. The government states […]
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Greece; Army to receive four new French UAVs
The Hellenic army is set to receive four Patroller drones in the coming months, likely by summer, as part of a program valued at approximately €55 million. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be operated by the Army Aviation and are expected to enhance Greece’s surveillance capabilities over key areas, including the Aegean Sea and […]
India; Air Force inducts Ashwini LLTR radars to service.
As part of efforts to enhance its defense industry’s self-reliance, India signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the acquisition of 18 Ashwini Low-Level Transportable Radars (LLTR). This order, valued at $330 million, marks a step in equipping the Indian Air Force (IAF) with domestically developed surveillance capabilities in response to China’s expanding […]
Greece; Navy to modernize four Papanikolis-class submarines and order new model
As reported by OnAlert on March 13, 2025, the modernization of the four Papanikolis-class submarines and the procurement of new submarines are among the programs expected to be announced by the Greek Prime Minister in Parliament on March 27, 2025. Concurrently, the first batch of 44 SeaHake Mod4 heavy torpedoes is set to arrive at […]
Algeria; Air Force inducts first Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets
According to Algerian start ship on March 13, 2025, the Algerian Air Force began operating the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet from Oum Bouaghi Air Base. This development follows reports indicating that Algeria could become the third foreign operator of the Su-35, after Russia, Iran, and China, following Egypt’s cancellation of its order. The acquisition is […]
Colombia; Army tests new SuperSix 40mm grenade launcher
The South African company Milkor, represented in Colombia by Kriegsgott Group SAS, showcased the capabilities of its SuperSix MRGL 40mm multiple grenade launcher at the Tolemaida Military Base. On March 12, officers, non-commissioned officers, and special units of the Colombian Army conducted live-fire tests with the latest variant of Milkor’s 40mm multiple grenade launcher series. […]
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 […]
Portugal; MoD discards F-35 buy in lieu of Trump’s policy towards NATO Europe
The evolution of U.S. policy toward NATO has led the Portuguese Ministry of Defense to reassess its combat aircraft acquisition strategy. This resulted in the abandonment of Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. Defense Minister Nuno Melo confirmed this decision in an interview with the Portuguese daily Público. This Decision reflects growing concerns […]
Belarus; Local industry produced several launcher systems for the Oreshnik ballistic missile
On March 13, 2025, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that the Russian Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) has not yet been deployed in Belarus and confirmed ongoing work on related components. Speaking to reporters in the Kremlin, Lukashenko explained that while Belarus does not currently possess the missile, it has initiated manufacturing of several launchers, […]
India; DRDO unveils “Surya” 300 kW directed-energy laser weapon
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is making significant strides in the field of directed-energy weapons (DEWs), developing a 300 kW laser weapon system, reportedly named Surya. With an operational range of 20 kilometers, this new system promises to enhance India’s defense capabilities in modern warfare, aligning with the growing global interest in laser-based […]