Bulgaria’s parliament on Wednesday approved an $82.7 million purchase of Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States to modernise the country’s army and protect its territorial integrity, BTA news agency reported. In September, the U.S. State Department approved the possible sale of Javelin FGM-148F missiles and related equipment to Bulgaria for $114 million. The […]
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Malaysia; Navy orders MPMS vessel from Turkey
Malaysia has acquired a large Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) from Turkish shipbuilder Desan, valued at $68.8 million. The 99-meter (324-foot) vessel is capable of continuous operations at sea for 30 days, significantly enhancing the Royal Malaysian Navy’s ability to patrol and secure critical maritime routes. The vessel is equipped with four interceptor boats, two unmanned […]
Sweden; Government charts $30B defense spending over a decade
Sweden will increase defense spending by about 300 billion kronor ($30 billion) over the next decade, the prime minister said Wednesday, calling it the nation’s biggest rearmament push since the Cold War. The Nordic country drastically slashed defense spending after the Cold War ended and in the early 2000s, but reversed course following Moscow’s 2014 […]
Argentina; Air Force to receive locally-made IA-100B Malvina trainer
On March 21, 2025, Valen Aviation Photos took the first images of the initial prototype of the IA-100B Malvina trainer aircraft on the flight line of the Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) in Córdoba, Argentina. The IA-100B is under development to serve as a primary trainer for the Argentine Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina, FAA). […]
Estonia; Government to allocate €8 billion for major defense procumbent programs through 2029
Estonia has laid out a comprehensive defense investment plan for the period 2025–2029, as outlined by the Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (RKIK) on March 19, 2025. The plan, valued at approximately €7.9 billion, emphasizes continued capability development, increased procurement volumes, and broader international cooperation. In 2025, for the first time, foreign funding will surpass […]
Russia; Alleged development of a nuclear-armed satellite.
According to the latest Annual Threat Assessment (ATA) 2025, published by the U.S. intelligence community, Russia is reportedly developing a satellite designed to carry a nuclear weapon for anti-satellite purposes. This largely classified program represents a significant strategic concern for the United States and global stability. Nuclear detonation in orbit could have catastrophic consequences for […]
Kosovo; Government plans 60% defense budget hike
Kosovo plans to boost its defence spending by 60% over the next four years and to focus on acquiring Black Hawk helicopters and building plants to produce ammunition and drones, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Wednesday. Kurti has repeatedly argued for increased defence spending to counter any potential threat from neighbouring Serbia, which still […]
Croatia; MoD mulls buy of 30 French CAESAR SP howitzers
On March 25, 2025, Croatian Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić met in Paris with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu during an official visit to the French Republic. The meeting addressed Croatia’s ongoing and planned procurements of French military equipment, including the purchase of 30 CAESAR 155 mm self-propelled howitzers, the delivery of […]
Qatar; US Approves sale of MQ-9B attack drones to the Air Force
The United States on Wednesday approved a $1.96 billion sale of eight MQ-9B drones and related equipment to Qatar, one of Washington’s closest allies in the Middle East. The proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that […]
Taiwan; Government approves defense budget boost
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te announced that the island’s defense budget would now exceed 3% of its gross domestic product, marking a new stage in the modernization of its armed forces amid escalating tensions with China, as reported by AP News. This statement, made on Thursday during a speech to the American Chamber of Commerce, […]