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 […]
Greece; Italy offers two surplus Bergamini-class missile frigates
Italy has formally notified Greece of the availability of two FREMM-class frigates, the Carlo Bergamini (F 590) and Virginio Fasan (F 591), for potential transfer after 2028. The information, first conveyed to the Greek side earlier this year, is currently under review by the Ministry of National Defence. These discussions are linked to the Italian […]
Spain; Army to enhance Leopard 2E Tanks with Trophy APS
On March 20, 2025, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced its readiness to upgrade the Spanish Army’s LEOPARD 2E fleet. GDELS-SBS and KNDS Deutschland, the original equipment manufacturer and design authority of the LEOPARD 2 Main Battle Tank, have signed an agreement, which was already signed at the end of last year, to collaborate […]
France; DGA mulls buy of Polish Piorun MANPADs and Baobab mine-laying systems.
As reported by Defence 24 on March 17, 2025, Polish Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that France has expressed interest in acquiring the Polish-developed Piorun man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) and the Baobab-K scatterable mine-laying system during the Paris Defense and Strategy Forum. This follows discussions with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu, […]
Sweden; Air Force orders Meteor BVR AAM
Sweden has contracted MBDA UK to provide Meteor active radar-guided missiles for the armed forces’ JAS 39 Gripen C/D supersonic combat aircraft. The weapon has been operational in Stockholm’s military since 2016 and is equipped on its Gripen, Rafale, and Eurofighter fleets. MBDA, proprietor of the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) system, is scheduled […]
Ukraine; Sweden will deliver ASC 890 AEW aircraft to strengthen early warning capability
The transfer of the Swedish ASC 890 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to Ukraine is progressing as planned. This critical military assistance, first announced by the Swedish Ministry of Defense on May 29, 2024, marks a significant enhancement in Ukraine’s ability to monitor and control its airspace amid ongoing Russian invasion. The ASC […]
Spain; Marines to procure ACVs to replace US amphibious vehicles.
As reported by Defensa on March 15, 2025, Spain has selected the U.S. Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), based on the Italian Iveco SuperAV 8×8, to replace its fleet of AAV-7 vehicles in the Marine Corps. The acquisition plan includes 34 units scheduled for procurement between 2024 and 2035. Initial delays were attributed to financial constraints, […]
Ireland; DoD mulls buy of UAVs
The EU planning notice cited that the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) would be used for predominantly for reconnaissance purposes with a greater range and endurance than drones currently operated by the Irish Defence Forces. The Irish Department of Defence (DoD) has taken the first step towards to acquire a tactical UAS platform – one with […]
Spain; Army awards Leopard 2E tanks upgrade
Spain Approves Leopard 2E Tanks with Enhanced Firepower Protection and Battlefield Integration. Indra and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to modernize the combat system of the Spanish Leopard 2E main battle tank. This agreement aims to integrate advanced technologies that align with future requirements for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence […]