During a conference held at the Ministry of National Defense on 30th January, 2025, information was shared regarding the Borsuk infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) programme. In response to a question from Defence24.pl about signing the first executive contract for the Borsuk IFVs, Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda explained that the reason the contract […]
Italy; MoD selects German armored vehicles in €10B order
Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall. Revealed at a convention in England, the project will invest approximately 16 billion euros ($16.6 billion) in the Lynx systems and about 10 billion euros ($10.4 billion) in the Panthers. […]
Croatia; Navy receives Umag coastal patrol vessel
According to information published by the Croatian MoD on January 17, 2025, the Croatian Navy has officially commissioned the Omiš class coastal patrol vessel Umag, reinforcing its maritime security and border control capabilities. Designed for surveillance, interception, and defense, the vessel is a key addition to the fleet, enhancing protection of Croatia’s extensive coastline and […]
Sweden; Mod orders Italian made Mk82 Bombs for Gripen fleet.
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Italia SPA for the procurement of a batch of Mk82 bombs to enhance the Swedish Air Force’s air-to-ground strike capability. This acquisition, part of Sweden’s broader effort to modernize its arsenal, aims to increase its stock of precision munitions and improve interoperability with […]
Hungary; Army inducts 45 Lynx IFVs
Hungary has taken an important step in its program to modernize its Ground Forces with the delivery of 45 Lynx KF-41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) out of the 218 units ordered from Rheinmetall. This delivery includes 25 vehicles manufactured in Germany, while the other 20 were produced at the new Hungarian production facility in Zalaegerszeg. […]
Estonia; MoD orders Turkish made armored wheeled vehicles
As reported by Marcin Cichy on January 25, 2025, Estonia is set to receive a total of 230 Turkish-made armored vehicles, including 100 Nurol Makina NMS 4×4 tactical vehicles and 130 Otokar Arma 6×6 armored personnel carriers (APCs). The overall Estonian procurement agreement, valued at approximately €200 million, was finalized on October 18, 2023, covering […]
Belgium; Government issues directive to protect Its seabed cables in the North Sea.
The critical infrastructures located in the North Sea play a vital role for Belgium and its European partners, whether in terms of energy supply or digital connectivity through submarine cables and wind farms. Aware of the importance of these issues, Belgian special forces recently conducted a series of unannounced exercises to test the security of […]
Philippines; Navy upgrades surface combatants with ASW systems
The Philippine Navy has upgraded a trio of offshore patrol vessels with a submarine detection capability as part of a strategy to deploy groups of warships for maritime defense and deterrence. The deployment of “surface action groups” is a departure from previous employment of individual warships to protect marine interests, navy spokesperson Captain John Percie […]
Poland; Local firm seeking to sell 150 refurbished BTR-70 APC
Polish mobility developer Mista has overhauled more than 150 BTR-70 8×8 armored personnel carriers for a defense partner. The effort covered upgrades to the Soviet-era fleet’s hull design, replacements of its legacy motors into Western diesel engines and transmissions, and integration of modern technologies such as thermal sight and optical surveillance devices, satellite navigation systems, […]
France; Army orders additional 100 Leclerc XLR tanks
The French Ministry of Armed Forces’ Directorate General of Armament (DGA) announced on December 24, 2024, the order for the renovation of 100 additional Leclerc XLR tanks, bringing the total number of upgraded tanks to 200. This new order follows previous orders made in 2021 and 2022, each involving 50 units. Additionally, the 34th renovated […]