On April 22, 2024, the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense finalized contracts for the acquisition of 4,000 Chinese drones, comprising 3,000 DJI Mavic 3E and 1,000 DJI Mavic 3T unmanned aerial systems. Valued at 575.2 million Ukrainian hryvnias (approximately $14.478.456,98), these acquisitions are part of Ukraine’s broader objective to acquire a […]
Global; Defense expenditure reached $2443 Billion in 2023
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report on global military spending trends in 2023, released on April 22, 2024, global military expenditures reached an unprecedented level of $2443 billion, marking a 6.8% increase from the previous year, the sharpest rise since 2009. While this increase can partly be attributed to Russia’s invasion […]
Romania; MoD shown interest in Korean K9 howitzers and K2 tanks
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomed Romanian President Klaus Iohannis to Seoul, where they discussed enhancing cooperation in the military industry, including joint weapons production and the supply of K9 self-propelled howitzers. This move is part of South Korea’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the global defense […]
Colombia; Army awaits US surplus 55 US M1117 ASV
On April 22, 2024, Colombia announced through its official channel X that it will soon acquire an additional 55 M1117 armored vehicles from the United States government. These vehicles, locally known as Pegaso, are transferred to Colombia under the United States’ Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program. This donation supplements a previous batch of 145 M1117 […]
Portugal; MoD confirms F-35 fighter order
In an interview with Diario de Noticias on April 12, 2024, the Portugal Air Force Chief of Staff, General João Cartaxo Alves, confirmed that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter will be the replacement for the F-16M Fighting Falcon. The decision is part of an effort to maintain alignment with most European allies who […]
Russia; New UGVs developed for rapid deployment in Ukraine
Amidst the intense conflict in Ukraine, robotic systems have emerged as vital assets on the battlefield, prompting Russian engineers to continue innovating in this new military technology. Let’s take a closer look at the progress of Russia’s military robotization. Several systems were showcased during an exhibition in Russia on 17 April 2024, including a UGV […]
Argentina; FAA orders BT-67 for Antarctic ops
On April 18, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina for an unspecified number of Basler BT-67 aircraft and associated logistical and program support, with an estimated value of $143 million. The Basler BT-67 aircraft is a complete modernization of the Douglas DC-3, involving the replacement […]
Greece; MoD mulls acquisition of Israeli Iron Dome
In a statement made on April 17, 2024, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias revived discussions about enhancing Greece’s air defense capabilities, a topic that has been ongoing among military leaders for years. This discussion gained new urgency following the impressive performance of Israel’s Iron Dome against hostile missiles and rockets. Minister Dendias emphasized the urgency […]
Venezuela; Navy unveils Iranian CM-90 anti-ship missiles
According to information published by the Venezuelan MoD on April 16, 2024, the Bolivarian Navy has officially added new CM-90 anti-ship missiles of Iranian origin to its arsenal. The confirmation came during an official visit by Venezuela’s Minister of Defense, Padrino López, and was widely broadcast through videos and images. The new missiles, part of […]
Spain; MoD orders additional NASAMS
The Spanish government has announced a €410 million agreement with Norwegian firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) to modernize and acquire additional NASAMS air defense systems. This announcement was made on April 19, 2024, by the Spanish Armaments Directorate, Dirección General de Armamento y Material (DGAM), which also filed a notification of award for the […]