Germany, Latvia, and Norway have signed a multilateral procurement agreement for the DM 22 anti-tank mine. The agreement will ensure efficient procurement and interoperability among the NATO allies, with delivery scheduled in early 2027. Meanwhile, the German Armed Forces has already contracted MBDA Germany subsidiary TDW for the delivery of 2,600 of the anti-tank mines. […]
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UAE; MoD examines possible buy of Korean KF-21 Boramae fighter jet
As reported by Yonhap on April 15, 2025, the United Arab Emirates and South Korea held a joint air defense exercise on Emirati territory involving the South Korean Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile system. The activity marks the first publicly confirmed instance of operational integration of this system in a Middle Eastern setting. Discussions are ongoing […]
Denmark; MoD mulls buy of S 106 GlobalEye from Sweden
On April 10, 2025, the Swedish government submitted a proposal in its spring 2025 budget to authorize the government to enter into a bilateral agreement with Denmark for the sale of up to four S 106 GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems and associated support equipment. The proposed transaction is intended to be […]
Australia; Armed forces receive F9 SWS 9mm pistols
On April 4, 2025, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) began fielding the new F9 Sidearm Weapon System (SWS), a modular 9mm pistol system based on the SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry Pro platform. The F9 replaces the long-serving 9mm Browning Mk3 pistol and is part of a broader modernization effort under the LAND 300 Lethality System […]
Moldova; European Union announces plans to supply new air defense Systems
On April 16, 2025, Moldovan Defense Minister Anatoly Nosaty announced that the Moldovan National Army will soon receive a new batch of military assistance from the European Union, which will include modern air defense systems. This aid, provided in the form of a grant, represents a major step forward in Moldova’s efforts to strengthen its […]
Peru; SAAB offers 12 Gripen E/F fighter jets to the Air Force
On April 10, 2025, the Swedish government included in its spring 2025 budget proposition a request to authorize a government-to-government agreement with Peru for the sale of up to 12 JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighter aircraft and associated air defense systems. The request outlines Sweden’s intention to respond to a formal inquiry from the […]
Morocco; MoD negotiates possible buy of K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea.
According to L’Opinion on April 12, 2025, Morocco formally expressed interest in acquiring South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The announcement came during a visit by Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, to Seoul, where he held high-level talks with South Korean officials, including Trade Minister An Deok-geun and Economic Diplomacy […]
Italy; Navy orders two Scaneagle UAVs systems to equip FREMM-class
On April 1, 2025, the Italian Ministry of Defense authorized a new contractual action to acquire an additional U.S.-made MQ-27 ScanEagle unmanned aerial system (UAS) for integration aboard two FREMM-class naval units. This acquisition falls under the operational requirement defined by the Italian Navy in 2022 to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities through […]
Oman; Army selects Spanish Vamtac 4×4 vehicles
The Spanish military vehicle manufacturer Urovesa has signed a new contract, the third already, with the Royal Oman Army (RAO) for the supply of Vamtac in different configurations. The company announced this agreement during an official visit to its facilities in Valga (Pontevedra) by a delegation led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of […]
Greece; MoD negotiates further orders with France
On April 14, 2025, the official visit of French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu to Athens reaffirmed the strength of the strategic partnership between Greece and France, particularly in the naval domain. During his meeting with Greek Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias, discussions focused on ongoing deliveries of French defense systems, including […]