According to an April 22, 2024, article from the EurAsian Times, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has undertaken a substantial modernization of its Sepecat Jaguar fighter jets, which have been in service since the 1970s, to incorporate new-generation close combat, ASRAAM missiles. These aircraft, the only models still in operation worldwide, have undergone significant upgrades […]
Austria, Netherlands; Air Forces order Brazilian C-390 Millennium transport plane
The Austrian and Dutch Ministries of Defense have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to modernize their air fleets through the joint acquisition of the Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This partnership aims to replace the older Hercules C-130s with newer, more capable models that meet the contemporary requirements of military and humanitarian operations. Austria […]
Poland; Army orders more K-239 MRLs for $1.64Bn.
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace said on Thursday it signed a $1.64 billion deal to supply 72 Chunmoo rocket artillery units to Poland, part of an estimated $22 billion agreement Seoul reached with Poland in 2022. Poland had already agreed on terms to acquire 218 Chunmoos as part of the 2022 deal, which was South Korea’s […]
Israel; IAF reportedly launched Rampage missile against Iranian base
In a nighttime strike on April 18, 2024, Israel deployed a locally developed air-to-ground missile, the “Rampage,” to target an Iranian military base near Isfahan, according to a Hebrew media report cited by the Times of Israel. This 4.7-meter missile, capable of supersonic speeds, is difficult to detect and intercept by air defense systems, including […]
Philippines; Marines accept first batch of ,BrahMos supersonic missiles
As reported by the Twitter account Noise Alerts on April 19, 2024, the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles was delivered to the Philippine Marine Corps in Manila by an Indian Air Force IL-76TD aircraft. This delivery, which is part of a $375 million agreement signed in 2022, included not only the missiles but […]
UK; Amy decides on RCH155 Self-Propelled Howitzer from Germany
The British Army announced on its X account on April 24, 2024, the acquisition of the RCH155 as a mobile firing platform. This modern artillery system, a collaborative venture between the United Kingdom and Germany, promises to enhance the operational flexibility and firepower of the British ground forces. The British Army has formalized the acquisition […]
Brazil; Army to order 420 Iveco 4X4 Guaicuru protected vehicles
The Brazilian Army announced via its X account on April 21, 2024, its intention to acquire 420 Iveco IDV LMV-2 light multi-role vehicles as part of its efforts to strengthen its land forces. According to the Army Projects Office (EPEx), the Brazilian Army is about to finalize a significant agreement with IVECO for the acquisition […]
Nigeria; 2nd 76-M Offshore patrol vessel launched in Turkey
According to information published by Dearsan Shipyard on April 11, 2024, the Turkish firm successfully launched the second of two 76-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for the Nigerian Navy. The event was marked by the presence of notable attendees such as Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigerian Defense Minister Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle. The […]
Ukraine; MoD orders 4,000 Chinese DJI Mavic 3 drones
On April 22, 2024, the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense finalized contracts for the acquisition of 4,000 Chinese drones, comprising 3,000 DJI Mavic 3E and 1,000 DJI Mavic 3T unmanned aerial systems. Valued at 575.2 million Ukrainian hryvnias (approximately $14.478.456,98), these acquisitions are part of Ukraine’s broader objective to acquire a […]
Global; Defense expenditure reached $2443 Billion in 2023
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report on global military spending trends in 2023, released on April 22, 2024, global military expenditures reached an unprecedented level of $2443 billion, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous year, the sharpest rise since 2009. While this increase can partly be attributed to Russia’s invasion […]