On May 6, 2024, Chile’s national police force, the Carabineros, integrated the first Arquus-Defense Bastion 4×4 armored personnel carriers (APCs) into their fleet. Announced by Chile’s Undersecretariat of the Interior, this procurement aims to enhance the operational capabilities and response times of police patrols, especially in the southern Macrozona Sur region of Chile. The Undersecretary […]
France; Army seeks indigenous MLRS successor
As part of its military capabilities modernization, France is actively seeking a successor to the LRU M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) currently in service, as reported by La Lettre on May 13, 2024. In response to this call for tenders issued by the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), Thales has announced its alliance with […]
Poland; MoD negotiates F-15EX fighters buy from the US
Since the MSPO 2023 Defense Exhibition, Poland has been in discussions with the American company Boeing regarding the potential acquisition of 32 F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets. This news comes shortly after Lockheed Martin announced that the first F-35A “Husarz” jets destined for Poland are expected to be assembled by next summer in Fort Worth, […]
Poland; Army to Integrate Korean K9 gun Into Krab 155mm Howitzer.
Hanwha Aerospace, a South Korean company, is set to strengthen its presence in the European defense market through a new export agreement to integrate the Korean K9 Thunder gun onto the Polish Krab tracked armored chassis. This development was confirmed during a meeting between leaders of the Polish and South Korean defense industries in Warsaw […]
Niger; Russia expands military presence after NATO forces exit
The departure of French and American troops from Niger creates an opportunity for the Russians to replace them. The Russians aim to clearly counter the West and reduce its influence in the Sahel, West Africa, and elsewhere on the African continent. The French were naturally the first to face difficulties in the Sahel. Their exit […]
UK; RN acquires more UUVs
According to a PR published by Huntington Ingalls Industries on May 6, 2024, the Royal Navy has improved its underwater capabilities with the acquisition of additional unmanned vehicles from HII. This transaction represents a notable step forward in the enduring partnership between HII and the UK’s Ministry of Defence. Over the last two decades, the […]
Brazil; Army receives first Centauro II 8×8
On May 9, 2024, a photograph surfaced on X Social Network, unveiling the first Centauro 2 armoured vehicle designated for the Brazilian Army. This procurement follows the Brazilian Army’s announcement on November 25, 2022, by the Comando Logístico (COLOG) / Diretoria de Material, selecting the winner of the competitive bid for an 8×8 armoured combat […]
Austria; Army selects Israeli 120mm mortar turret for Pandur 6×6
Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that it had secured a contract worth approximately $53 million to supply Crossbow Unmanned Turreted 120mm Soft Recoil Mortar Systems to General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS). The systems will be installed on Pandur 6×6 APC wheeled armored vehicles for an undisclosed European customer. The agreement, which will span […]
Luxembourg; Government approves record €2.6 Billion Defense
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 […]