Latvia; Army favors Korean K21 IFV in upcoming tender

 Latvia; Army favors Korean K21 IFV in upcoming tender

Citing information reported by the South Korean business magazine “Business Korea” on March 27, 2023, Latvia appears to be leaning towards enhancing its military capabilities with the addition of South Korea’s advanced K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs). Manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace, the K21 is in the running to become the cornerstone of Latvia’s armed forces’ […]

Indonesia; Navy orders two OPV from Italy

Italy’s Fincantieri said on Thursday it had signed a 1.18 billion euro ($1.27 billion) contract with Indonesia’s defence ministry to supply two offshore patrol vessels. The shipbuilder company will act as prime contractor and will coordinate with other industrial partners, including defence group Leonardo  which will customise the combat systems and the logistics services of […]

Germany; Army replaces Wiesel-1 with BOXER fire support AFVs

The German Army has announced an upgrade to its infantry support capabilities with the introduction of the new Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier for the Infantry, according to information published on the German Army website on March 21, 2024. This advanced vehicle, armed with a 30mm automatic cannon and MELLS anti-tank guided missile system, is set […]

Kenya; Army commissions Springbuck Armored Vehicles From South-Africa

The Kenyan government has acquired a series of Springbuck armored personnel carriers from DCD Protected Mobility. The first fleet of these advanced vehicles was inaugurated and deployed on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, by Kithure Kindiki, the Minister of Interior and Secretary of the Cabinet for Interior and National Administration, marking the start of Operation Maliza […]

Algeria; Air Force receives WJ-700 Falcon UCAVs from China

According to the Twitter account ORCA Military in a post dated March 13, 2024, Algeria enhanced its military capabilities by acquiring four advanced WJ-700 Falcon drones from the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC). These High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) drones, currently in the final stages of testing, are designed for both reconnaissance and precision […]

Russia; Air Force to receive new FAB-3000 aerial bombs

In a striking development amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine, Russia has commenced mass production of the FAB-3000, recognized as one of the most destructive aerial bombs globally. This pivotal advancement was announced by Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu during his visit to an aviation bomb production facility in the Nizhny […]

Iraq; MoD plans to acquire modern air defense systems  

As reported by The Defense Post on March 20, 2024, Iraq is currently evaluating its options for acquiring new anti-aircraft weapons to enhance its air defense capabilities, as outlined by spokesperson Major General Yehia Rasool. The country has initiated discussions with various nations, although the details regarding potential vendors and the allocated budget remain undisclosed. […]

Argentina; Advanced negotiations to acquire Danish F-16  

Argentina is nearing the finalization of a deal to acquire 24 used F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, marking significant progress for its air force after years of searching for financially viable alternatives. The quest for a suitable replacement for its Mirage aircraft, which were retired in 2015, was hampered by a British veto on equipment […]

France/Germany; MoDs approves MGCS tank development

In a landmark defense agreement, France and Germany have paved the way for the future of military technology with a breakthrough in the development of the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a next-generation tank set to redefine armored warfare. The defense ministers of both nations announced on March 22, 2024, that they had finalized how […]

Germany; Mod negotiates buy of JASSM extended range cruise missiles  

According to Bild news site, Germany has reportedly begun the ordering process for AGM-158B Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) rounds from the US. The JASSM missile orders were said to be linked with the F-35 order Germany has been expected to formalise. German news outlet Bild said the new systems could replace […]

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