Europe

The Army has announced its plans to modernise its armoured and mechanised vehicles that include ongoing programmes such as the VCR 8×8 Dragon or the VAC (Chain Support Vehicle) and other projects that do not yet have funding such as the modernisation of the Leopard 2E battle tanks, a need already expressed in different forums. […]

According to information published by the specialized site Hartpunkt on January 24, 2025, Poland has expressed interest in acquiring the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. This development comes amid the challenges faced by the European program, which was launched more than fifteen years ago to modernize the airlift capabilities of its partner nations’ armed forces. […]

On January 15, 2025, the Bulgarian government approved an international agreement for the acquisition of Javelin-guided anti-tank missiles as part of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers. The approval of this agreement is subject to ratification by the National Assembly. This acquisition agreement (Letter of […]

According to information reported by MediaFax Romania, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense plans to finalize acquisition contracts in 2025 worth a substantial 8 billion euros. Among the key procurements outlined in these contracts is the purchase of 150 additional Piranha 5 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles. This acquisition is a critical component of Romania’s ongoing […]

To replace the M113 tracked armored vehicles being sent to Ukraine, the U.S. Army plans to follow a one-to-one replacement strategy, substituting the older M-113s with next-generation Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs). The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced this significant commitment to Ukraine’s defense efforts at the beginning of January 2025, revealing that 900 M-113 […]

 Denmark said Monday that it would spend 14.6 billion kroner ($2 billion) to bolster security in the strategic Arctic region near the United States and Russia. The announcement came after US President Donald Trump said he would “get Greenland,” saying the autonomous Danish territory is needed for his country’s “international security.” The island and its […]

The trucks are being ordered within a framework agreement concluded in July 2024 which covers the delivery of up to 6,500 trucks worth up to €3.5 billion (US$3.6 billion). Rheinmetall has been contracted to provide the German Army with 568 logistics vehicles under a €330 million deal which includes 349 UTF-trucks (unprotected transport vehicle) in […]

On January 22, 2025, the American defense company Lockheed Martin announced the delivery of six M142 HIMARS rocket systems to Estonia, marking a step in enhancing the country’s defense capabilities in response to regional security challenges. The official handover took place in Arkansas, United States, during a ceremony organized by the Estonian Defense Investment Center […]

As part of a joint statement in January 2025, the United Kingdom and Denmark announced the delivery of a new mobile air defense system, the Gravehawk, to Ukraine. This support aims to strengthen the country’s protection against increasing air threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The system, introduced in September 2024 for operational testing, demonstrated […]

For the first time since joining NATO, Sweden has deployed a mechanized battalion in Latvia, consisting of Strf 9040 infantry fighting vehicles and Strv 122 tanks. This deployment marks a step in Sweden’s international military engagement and highlights its integration into NATO’s collective defense framework. On Saturday, January 18, 2025, approximately 600 Swedish soldiers arrived […]