Boeing Japan, a subsidiary of the American aerospace multinational Boeing, secured a contract on December 10, 2024, with Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) to conduct research and simulation testing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to operate alongside manned aircraft. This initiative aligns with Japan’s strategy to develop advanced technologies aimed at enhancing […]
Italy; Army orders four Skynex AAG
Italian MoD signed a contract with Rheinmetall Italia to purchase four Skynex air defense systems in a Counter Rockets, Artillery, and Mortars (C-RAM) static configuration. General Carmine Masiello’s earlier visit to Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A. headquarters in Rome on December 17, 2024, confirmed the intention to equip Italian forces with these systems, aligning with details in […]
Guatemala; Army receives eight Riverine boats from Colombia
Colombia’s Cotecmar shipyard has delivered eight new Low-Draft River Operation Boats (BOFBC) to Guatemala (formerly Low-Draft River Combat Boats-BCFBC), in development of the military-technical cooperation agreements signed between the two nations. The units will be transported to the Central American nation aboard the Logistics and Humanitarian Aid Ship BL-1601 Quetzal. The process, which strengthens binational […]
Sweden; Army orders 44 new Leopard-2A8
Sweden’s army will buy tanks from German-French defence equipment maker KNDS for 22 billion Swedish crowns ($1.97 billion), the Nordic country’s government said on Thursday. The order includes 44 Leopard 2 A8 tanks and upgrades of 66 existing tanks, the government said in a statement. Tank deliveries will begin in 2028 and continue until 2031, […]
Indonesia; Army mulls buy of Serbian Nora B-52 155mm Wheeled Howitzer.
Indonesia is reportedly exploring the acquisition of the Nora B-52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer, a modern artillery system developed by Serbia’s Yugoimport. The move follows the recent signing of a military cooperation agreement between Indonesia and Serbia, which could pave the way to purchase several advanced defense technologies. The Nora B-52 is a 155mm Serbian wheeled […]
Saudi-Arabia; Navy orders Mk.54 MOD 0 torpedo from US
The US government has authorized the potential sale of MK 54 MOD 0 lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia under a $78.5-million deal. Saudi has requested 20 ready-to-launch lightweight torpedoes, including spare parts, MK 54 recoverable exercise torpedoes, and handling shapes and containers. The deal also comes with logistics and program support, involving up to two […]
Bangladesh; Army negotiates buy of Turkish Tulpar light tanks
Bangladesh, as part of its military modernization strategy, is reportedly in negotiations with Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.S. to acquire 26 Tulpar light tanks. These developments were highlighted during a press briefing by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and reported on X by Defres360 on January 3, 2025. This initiative represents […]
Serbia; MoD signs $335M order for Israeli PULS Artillery and Hermes-900 UAVs
Serbia has finalized the procurement of Israeli-made PULS artillery rocket systems and Hermes 900 reconnaissance drones to strengthen its position in the regional arms race with rival Croatia. The deal, valued at $335 million, was initially announced by Elbit Systems in November 2024, but the company did not specify which European country was the buyer. […]
Lithuania; MoD establishes new Cyber Defense Command
As part of a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering national security and enhancing interoperability with NATO partners, the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defense has officially inaugurated the Lithuanian Cyber Command (LTCYBERCOM). Established on January 1, 2025, this new unit marks a major milestone in Lithuania’s efforts to address emerging cyber threats and protect critical national […]
Myanmar; Air Force commissions six Su-30SME jet fighters
As reported by TSAMTO on December 28, 2024, Russia has completed the delivery of six Su-30SME multirole fighter aircraft to the Myanmar Air Force under a 2018 contract valued at $400 million. The delivery, financed through a Russian loan, concluded with the official commissioning of the final two aircraft on December 15, 2024. The ceremony, […]