On November 9, 2024, Taiwan received its first shipment of the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a significant boost to the nation’s long-range strike capabilities amid escalating regional tensions. Confirmed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense and reported by the Taiwanese Central News Agency, this delivery marks a pivotal advancement in Taiwan’s defense readiness, particularly […]
Armenia; Army inducts additional Indian-made AKASH SAM system.
According to an article published on November 12, 2024, by the Indian newspaper The New Indian Express, India reportedly shipped a second battery of its Akash air defense system to Armenia. This delivery is part of a 2022 agreement, under which Armenia ordered 15 Akash systems valued at approximately $720 million. AKASH is a Short […]
Peru; Air Force receives first batch of US-donated UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
As reported by Seguridad y Defensa Noticias on November 9, 2024, Peru received the first three of nine Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the United Staes. This transfer is part of a U.S.-Peru government-to-government agreement finalized on August 13, 2024. The helicopters appear to have previously been operated by the U.S. Department of State […]
Latvia; MoD negotiates buy of Spanish ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
On November 11, 2024, Latvia’s Ministry of Defense announced its intent to continue contract negotiations with the Spanish company GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas for the acquisition of ASCOD infantry fighting vehicles aimed at strengthening the country’s military capabilities. This move is part of a broader initiative to enhance the mobility and firepower of Latvia’s land forces, […]
Chile; Congress rejects defense budget for 2025
The Special Joint Budget Committee, made up of senators and deputies of the National Congress, rejected the resources contemplated in the National Budget Bill for 2025 for item 11 of the Ministry of National Defense of Chile, made up of the Armed Forces, administrative support agencies and other departments. The vote had to be repeated […]
Japan; Army reveals 10kW high-power Laser UAV interceptor
During the 70th Anniversary Review Ceremony of the South Korean Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces on November 9, 2024, Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) presented a groundbreaking piece of technology—the 10kW-class high-power laser electronic warfare (EW) combat truck. Developed by Japan’s Defense Acquisition Agency, this state-of-the-art laser system marks a significant advancement in Japan’s […]
Philippines; Army orders Korean man portable ATGM
The Philippine Army has awarded LIG Nex1 the contract for a “test purchase” of AT-1K Raybolt anti-tank missile systems, set to be delivered by 2025, as reported by PHDefense Resource on November 11. This acquisition, formalized in October 2024 under the Medium Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (MMAW) with Precision Guided Munition (PGM) Acquisition Project (ORD-PABAC-025-24), marks […]
Sweden; Air Force decides on Brazilian C-390 Millennium transporter
The selection of the transport tanker has marked the first time the C-390 Millennium has been chosen by a Scandinavian country. Sweden’s Ministry of Defence has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its new tactical cargo aircraft, marking the first acquisition of the aircraft in Scandinavia. Sweden now joins other NATO countries as the sixth country […]
France; Army interested in Indian Pinaka mobile rocket launcher.
According to information published by Asian News International (ANI), an Indian news agency, on November 9, 2024, the French Army is actively evaluating India’s Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for potential integration into its arsenal. A senior French Army officer noted that the Pinaka system, developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), […]
Philippines; MoD mulls acquisition of US Typhon MRC strategic missiles systems
The Philippines is reportedly exploring options to acquire a ground-to-ground missile system, with particular interest in the U.S.-manufactured Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system. Known for its versatility and operational range, the Typhon system, developed by Lockheed Martin, represents a critical step in bolstering the Philippines’ defense capabilities amid growing regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific. […]