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 […]
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Panama; Air Force orders its first fleet of A-29 combat aircraft
Panama has ordered four Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft, adding a combat air platform to its National Aeronaval Service for the first time, the Brazilian manufacturer said here on April 2. The order raises Embraer’s operators of the single-turboprop aircraft to 21, including eight in Latin American countries, the company […]
Australia, Canada; MoD look to joining GCAP future fighter program.
Canada and Australia are showing renewed interest in joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a trilateral initiative between the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy to develop a sixth-generation multirole combat aircraft by 2035. Recent statements from defense officials and policymakers in both countries indicate that discussions, while still preliminary, are beginning to take shape. […]
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 […]
India; Army orders ATAGS 155mm and 6×6 towing vehicles.
On March 26, 2025, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed two major contracts worth a combined total of approximately 770 million euros (₹6,900 crore) with domestic companies Bharat Forge Limited and Tata Advanced Systems Limited. Formalized at South Block in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, the agreements cover […]
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 […]
Philippines; Navy commissions newly delivered Korean Frigate
The Philippine Navy is set to enhance its maritime defense capabilities with the imminent arrival of the BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06), the lead ship of the new Miguel Malvar-class guided missile frigates. According to a photo shared by defense analyst Max Montero on his X account on March 31, 2025, the frigate departed from Hyundai […]
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 […]
Egypt; MoD close to sealing deal to order some 100 Korean FA-50 fighter jets
An Egyptian diplomatic official has confirmed that Cairo is in advanced talks with South Korea for the purchase of up to 100 FA-50 light attack aircraft. Egyptian Ambassador to Seoul, Khaled Abdelrahman, stated that discussions between the two countries are progressing positively after months of negotiations for an initial order of 36 aircraft. “We hope […]