The high-speed vessels will be used by the Caribbean country’s Coast Guard for maritime patrol and interdiction The Jamaica Defence Force signed a contract with Metal Shark for the construction of 22 Type 36 Fearless high-speed welded aluminium interceptor boats. The vessels will be used by the Defense Force Coast Guard for law enforcement, patrol […]
US; DoD selects Switchblade-600 for Replicator program
The Pentagon said Monday that AeroVironment Inc’s Switchblade-600 loitering munition was the first weapon to be publicly confirmed to be part of the Replicator initiative, which aims to rapidly deploy thousands of military drones. The Switchblade-600 has gained notoriety because the Ukrainian military is using it to strike Russian troops. In an effort to enhance […]
Turkey; 2nd. Successful test flight of the ‘KAAN 5th.Gen fighter Jet
On May 7, 2024, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) successfully conducted the second test flight for the prototype of its fifth-generation fighter jet, KAAN. The aircraft took off at 08:46 in the morning and completed a 14-minute flight at a speed of 230 knots, reaching an altitude of 10,000 feet, marking a significant step towards the […]
Ukraine; Spain to supply €50 million worth of Patriot SAMS
According to El Pais on April 26, 2024, Spain has agreed to supply a batch of 50 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, adhering to requests from NATO and the EU for European countries equipped with this American-made system to support Ukraine’s air defense against potential Russian attacks. Government sources disclosed that Spain’s Ministry of Defense has […]
France; Army orders sUAS from the US
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, announced on April 30, 2024, its most substantial single order to date, valued at approximately $3.4 million. This significant sale was made through French reseller Flying Eye to the French Armed Forces. The contract includes the delivery of 40 eBee VISION systems and an additional nine eBees, […]
Paraguay; Government signs LoI for six Embraer Super Tucano
The transaction amounts to 100 million dollars and the purchase will be financed by the National Bank for Economic and Social Development Paraguayan President Santiago Peña reported that the country has signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of six new-build Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos. It was reported that it is a transaction that […]
Equatorial-Guinea; China modernizes armed forces
The Equatorial Guinean Armed Forces (FAGE) have begun incorporating the first Chinese-made aircraft into their arsenal. The former Spanish colony has an air fleet that comes mainly from the Soviet era, so the reception of two Harbin Z-9WE armed helicopters of Chinese origin is a milestone in the history of the country’s defense. These devices […]
UAE; MoD mulls Chinese stealth fighter buy as an alternative to F-35
Amidst the complexities of the F-35 acquisition deal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly considering the Chinese J-20 stealth fighters as a potential alternative, as reported by the diary The National Interest. This consideration comes as the chief of joint operations of the Emirati Armed Forces visited Beijing on April 23. Despite Israel’s recent […]
Ukraine; Germany to supply 6 Additional TRML-4D Radars.
Hensoldt announced on May 3, 2024, the delivery of six additional TRML-4D radars to Ukraine. This initiative is part of a contract worth over 100 million euros, aimed at improving Ukraine’s defense infrastructure. Scheduled for delivery later this year, these radar systems mark a crucial step in Hensoldt’s commitment to supporting Ukraine’s security. The TRML-4D […]
Azerbaijan; Army orders Czech 155mm SP Howitzers
According to an article published by AZE. Media on May 6, 2024, the Czech defense company Excalibur Army is planning to deliver over 70 units of the 155mm/L45 “DITA” self-propelled howitzers to Azerbaijan. This transaction represents the largest order of Czech or Slovak artillery systems since 1989. The DITA 155mm, an 8×8 self-propelled howitzer developed […]