On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ecuador for M4A1 rifles and related support at an estimated value of $64 million. Ecuador has requested to purchase M4A1 rifles along with non-Major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) items, including Magpul PMAG magazines, technical manuals, training, and […]
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India; Army orders additional 100 K9 155mm SP howitzers
On April 3, 2025, the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace signed a new contract with India’s Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply components for 100 additional K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers to the Indian Army. The contract is valued at $253 million and was formalized during a signing ceremony held at the Embassy of South Korea […]
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 […]
South Korea; Army invests in future HPRS MLRS for coastal defense
Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a new 6×6 rocket launcher system named High-Performance Launch Rocket System (HPRS) in Australia. The HPRS is a single-pod launcher with a configuration similar to the U.S. M142 HIMARS and is designed for lightweight deployment and high mobility. It serves as a lighter version of the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket […]
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 […]
Philippines; Trump administration approves sale of 20 F-16 fighters
The United States has approved the potential sale of F-16 fighters to the Philippines worth 5.4 billion euros, describing the deal as supporting U.S. security and foreign policy concerns by enhancing the capability of a “strategic partner.” The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that the operation had been approved and could involve the transfer of […]
Chile; Enaer proposes to develop and produce drones for the armed services
The National Aeronautics Company (Enaer) submitted to the Ministry of National Defense of Chile a proposal to carry out a technical and financial feasibility study that allows the manufacture of drones with a view to meeting the needs of the Armed Forces and the national civilian market. In an interview published on the Pucará Defensa portal, Enaer’s executive director, Henry Cleveland, said that talks […]
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 […]
India; Army orders 1,900 locally made Scorpio Trucks
The Indian Ministry of Defence has awarded Mahindra a contract to deliver 1,986 Scorpio Pik-Up vehicles to the army. Valued at 2.7 billion Indian rupees ($31.5 million), the deal builds on a previously signed framework with the Mumbai-based company for more than 4,000 Scorpio platforms, a report from The Hindustan Times said. Under the broader […]