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), […]
France; Navy selects Airbus A321MPA as future ASW/maritime patrol aircraft
In a strategic win for Airbus Defence and Space, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus’s A321MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) proposal for its Patmar program, replacing Dassault Aviation’s competing bid. The French financial journal reported this decision “La Tribune” on November 7, 2024, marking a significant step in the French Navy’s plans […]
Ukraine; Poland to hand remaining MiG-29s to the Air Force
According to information published by the “Poland-24” website on November 3, 2024, Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Poland’s readiness to transfer its remaining MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, provided NATO allies can ensure Polish airspace security during the transition. Once Poland receives its replacement fighter jets from NATO allies, it will proceed with the transfer […]
Belgium; MoD confirms order for 3rd. coastal patrol vessel
According to information published by the Belgian MoD on November 5, 2024, Belgium has announced plans to construct a third coastal patrol vessel (CPV) for its Navy, set to reinforce national maritime security and support operations in the increasingly strategic North Sea. Approved by the Belgian Council of Ministers, the vessel will join the Castor-class […]
Montenegro; Navy orders two OPV 60M Vessels from France
On November 4, 2024, Montenegro took its maritime defense step by signing a contract to acquire two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV 60M) with the French shipyard Kership, based in Concarneau. Valued at €120 million, this agreement forms part of a reinforced bilateral defense cooperation between France and Montenegro, formalized through an intergovernmental agreement signed in […]
Russia; Army gains access into captured US RQ-20 Puma UAV technology.
Russian forces intercepted and captured an American RQ-20 Puma drone, an advanced tactical reconnaissance model, in the Zaporijia region. This incident, which occurred on October 26, 2024, represents a significant gain for Russian electronic warfare specialists, as they managed to retrieve a US military device with its entire electronic system intact. This acquisition offers Russian […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse selects Piranha IV based AGM to replace M109 Howitzers.
On November 5, 2024, Switzerland took a decisive step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities by selecting a new system. Armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement, concluded its evaluation and now recommends acquiring the AGM (Artillery Gun Module) mounted on the Piranha IV vehicle from Germany’s KNDS. This funding request will be presented to Parliament […]
France, Germany; Shipborne railgun tested at hyper-sonic speeds
According to information published by Opex360 on November 3, 2024, the French Navy is set to unveil its new electromagnetic railgun, capable of launching projectiles at speeds reaching Mach 8.7. This innovation, led by the French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis (ISL) under the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) represents a groundbreaking shift in naval weaponry. Unveiling […]
Norway; MoD orders AIM-120C-8 for NASAMS
On October 28, 2024, Norway finalized an agreement with the United States to acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air defense missiles, a contract valued at over $363 million, according to an announcement from the Norwegian military. This acquisition, among the most significant in Norway’s defense history, represents a key step in Norway’s strategic initiative to reinforce its […]