Hyundai Rotem, a South Korean subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Group specializing in defense manufacturing, has achieved a key milestone in its global expansion with a strategic defense agreement signed with Peru. The partnership, formalized on November 16, 2024, in Lima, in the presence of both nations’ leaders, outlines the delivery of K2 tanks and […]
Saudi Arabia; Army operates Korean K239 MRL armed with CTM-290 missiles.
Recent imagery shared on social media platforms has revealed that Saudi Arabia’s K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) are now equipped with the CTM-290 tactical ballistic missile. This development marks the first public instance of the K239 system in Saudi Arabia being configured with the CTM-290 missile pods, highlighting a significant enhancement in the […]
Peru-South Korea; defense agreement signed for submarine development.
According to information published by the South Korean MoD on November 17, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte met in an official summit at the Presidential Palace in Lima, Peru. During this landmark meeting, the two nations adopted a joint declaration and signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), significantly […]
Mozambique; Air Force awaits C295 transport delivery
The Mozambican Armed Forces will have a C295 transport aircraft, assembled in Spain. The news, reported by specialized media in Africa, indicates that the device is ready to be delivered in the coming weeks. However, there is no prior record of its acquisition or negotiations to do so. The Military Africa portal reports that the […]
Taiwan; MoD eyes Northrop Grumman E-2D AEW planes
According to information published by the Financial Times on November 11, 2024, Taipei is reportedly considering a substantial purchase of U.S. defense assets. The ROC is poised to request Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft. Taiwan eyes the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye in a potential U.S. defense deal, aiming to enhance surveillance and […]
Türkiye; MoD orders 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter
On November 13, 2024, Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yasar Guler officially announced that Germany has authorized the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye. This decision follows intense negotiations between Türkiye and the Eurofighter consortium partners, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain, who played a key role in securing Germany’s approval. This acquisition […]
Croatia; Air Force orders six TB2 attack drones in $95 million deal
The drones will be used to cover radio coverage in Croatia in both stationary and mobile configurations, according to Croatia’s Minister of Defence, and will be equipped with an initial set of weapons. Croatia’s government has approved the purchase of Bayraktar TB2 drones, Croatia’s Defence Ministry officials have said. The overall package for these six […]
Poland; Army selects Dutch Defenture GRF all-terrain vehicles.
On November 6, 2024, Defenture and the Polish Defence Force formalized a multi-year contract for the supply of Defenture’s GRF platform. The Polish Defence Force’s selection of the GRF platform aims to enhance both mobility and safety. Known for its modularity and agility, the GRF platform adapts well to various military contexts. Key features include […]
Philippines; Coast Guard orders 40 fast patrol craft from France
On November 5, 2024, the Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved a plan for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPC). This $439 million project, funded by official development assistance from France, stipulates that […]
Slovakia; Army to field test versions of VTV 4×4 tactical vehicles.
On November 7, 2024, the Slovak Ministry of Defence announced the acquisition of nine multipurpose VTV 4×4 tactical vehicles from three different manufacturers: MSM Land Systems, Zetor Engineering, and DefTech. This initiative involves purchasing three vehicles in three distinct versions from each manufacturer, to evaluate their capabilities across various operational roles. These vehicles are intended […]