On May 8, 2024, Roketsan, the Turkish defense systems manufacturer, announced it would deliver the first batch of its Karaok portable anti-tank missile system to the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) by early 2026. This announcement was made at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2024 by Chumur Murat Boz, Roketsan’s Regional Manager for Central Asia and […]
Uruguay; Government approves procurement of new OPV
The contract is for 82.3 million euros and the first vessel is expected to be sailing in 18 months and the second a year later The Minister of Defense of Uruguay, Armando Castaingdebat, confirmed after his appearance before the Defense Commission of the Uruguayan Senate, that the President of the Republic, Luis Lacalle Pou, has […]
El Salvador; China to provide excess equipment to the armed forces
According to the Chinese ambassador to El Salvador, Zhang Yanhui, withthe arrival of the Chinese military attaché in El Salvador in the coming months, cooperation between the two countries will begin to flow. Among other projects, a new and modern library has already been received and a new stadium is under construction. However, the ambassador […]
Ukraine; Germany to supply artillery shells with 100km range
As reported by German Newspaper Handelsblatt, Germany is set to increase Ukraine’s artillery capabilities by delivering a prototype artillery shell capable of reaching a firing range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles). This could potentially revolutionize Ukraine’s current artillery systems, which rely on 155 mm rounds with a reach of about 32 kilometers (20 […]
Nigeria; Army receives initial batch of indigenously upgraded Mengshi Light Armored Vehicles
Equipment Protective Applications International Limited (Epail), a Nigerian defense contractor, has delivered 20 new light armored vehicles to the Nigerian Army. These vehicles were showcased during the 24th Combat Service Support Training Week at Abalti Barracks in Lagos. The handover ceremony, attended by officials including the representative of the Minister of Defense and the Permanent […]
Chile; Carabineros accepts French Bastion 4×4 MRAPS
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 […]