Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing located in Manassas, Virginia, has received an $8.3 million contract modification to continue the design of an experimental heavy cargo seaplane named Liberty Lifter for the U.S. military. This follows DARPA’s decision to discontinue considering General Atomics’ proposal for the program. Initially, in February 2023, both Aurora and […]
Greece; HAF requires 10 additional French Rafale F4.
On May 10, 2024, the Hellenic Air Force General Staff announced its intention to acquire up to ten new Rafale F4 fighter jets from Dassault Aviation. This move is part of a broader strategy to modernize the Greek air force, which involves phasing out older models such as the F-4 Phantom and Mirage 2000-5 in […]
China; Reports suggest development of a new Type 041 submarine.
According to information published by Du Wenlong on May 8, 2024, recent online discussions have been rife with speculation about China’s development of a new mini nuclear submarine, dubbed the “Type 041.” Traditionally, nuclear submarines have been large vessels, weighing between 8,000 to 10,000 tons. However, given the shallow waters (around 300 meters deep) in […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse requests bid for new medium-range air defense systems
On April 30, 2024, the Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement, Armasuisse, officially issued a request for proposals to three manufacturers for the procurement of new medium-range ground-based air defense systems for the Bodluv MR project. This move is part of a broader effort by the Swiss Army to update its aging air defense capabilities, […]
Malaysia; Army orders Turkish Karaok Anti-Tank Missile
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 […]