On May 8, 2024, the government of Luxembourg announced a historic €2.6 billion investment, the largest in its history, to modernize its armed forces. Defense Minister Yuriko Backes, alongside Army Chief of Staff General Steve Thull, unveiled the new defense bill that will see the acquisition of a fleet of advanced armored vehicles including French-made […]
Ukraine; US asks Romania to transfer its Patriots systems to Ukraine
According to information reported by Defense Romania website on May 7, 2024, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, during his official visit to the United States, confirmed ongoing negotiations regarding the potential transfer of a Romanian Patriot air defense missile system to Ukraine. This move comes amidst Ukraine’s urgent need for advanced defense air defense systems to […]
Germany; Air Force commissions Israeli Heron TP Drones
On May 2, 2024, the German Air Force announced that its Heron TP Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), leased since 2018, are ready for operations in Germany and globally, with flights set to begin in mid-May. This announcement follows the granting of a type certificate by the German Military Aviation Authority […]
Jamaica; Coast Guard orders 22 Metal Shark 36 Interceptors
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 […]