On April 8, 2025, at the port of Durrës, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the formal launch of bilateral naval cooperation with Italy, marked by two significant milestones: the signing of a Letter of Intent for the transfer of the Italian Navy’s Libra (P402), a Cassiopea-class offshore patrol vessel, to the Albanian Naval Force, […]
France; Local industry team to develop HIMARS-equivalent mobile missiles systems
France is preparing to test a domestically developed rocket artillery system by mid-2026 as part of the FLP-T (Frappe Longue Portée – Terrestre) program, intended to replace the French Army’s nine remaining Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) systems. The information was confirmed by the French Directorate General for Armament (DGA) in a written response to Defense News. […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse orders IRIS-T SLM Air SAM
On April 11, 2025, the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement (armasuisse) announced its intent to procure four to five IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) air defense systems from the German manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG. This acquisition is part of Switzerland’s involvement in the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), a collaborative […]
Greece; Air Force orders French Exocet anti-ship missiles
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Greece signed a new defense contract with France for the procurement of 16 Exocet MM40 Block 3C anti-ship missiles. The agreement was officially signed in Athens by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his French counterpart, Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. The signing took place during an official […]
Greece; International shipyards to compete on Type-214 sub modernization tender
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotaki has unveiled the reform plan for the country’s armed forces, valued at 25 billion euros. The project includes the modernization of the country’s submarine fleet, which includes the upgrade of four conventional diesel-electric (SSK) units, equipped with Papanikolis-class air-independent propulsion (AIP) systems, based on the German Type 214 model, and […]
The Danish Armed Forces has announced the procurement of spare gun barrels for enhanced operational endurance.
Barrels for Leopard 2 tanks, the ATMOS artillery system, and the CARDOM mortar will be procured for 230 million Danish kroner ($34 million), financed through the acceleration fund. Delivery will take place over the next few years. Based on Ukraine Experience The procurement is based on insights gleaned through Ukraine’s artillery experiences in its war […]
Lithuania; Navy signs for 2 multi-purpose attack boats from Finland
Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab. The purchase was coordinated through a joint procurement agreement with Latvia, with the contract valued at 22 million euros ($24 million). The vessels will be delivered to the Lithuanian Navy and operated by the Coastal Defense Battalion […]
Germany; Air Force to upgrade KEPD 350E cruise missiles
The Taurus KEPD 350 missile will be modernised and maintained between 2025-2035 Taurus Systems, a joint venture between MBDA Germany and Saab, was awarded a $161 million 10-year contract in January 2025 to modernise the Taurus 350 missile. The modernisation of the Taurus KEPD 350E missile stand-off weapon system will ensure that Taurus remains a […]
Greece; Army’s VBCI Philoctetes AFV to be domestically produced
On 26 March 2025, KNDS France and the Greek company Metlen Energy & Metals signed an exclusive partnership agreement in Athens to enable the production of the VBCI Philoctetes infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) in Greece. This agreement includes the transfer of expertise in aluminium armour and the localized manufacturing of the VBCI Mk2 welded structure […]
Ukraine; Army reveals converted R-73 air-to-air missiles on US HUMVEE.
In response to relentless aerial assaults from Russian forces, Ukraine has unveiled an innovative mobile air defense system that repurposes existing military assets to address critical defense needs. This new system integrates Soviet-era R-73 air-to-air missiles onto U.S.-supplied HMMWV (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) platforms, creating a highly mobile and effective solution against aerial threats […]