Polish Air Force F-16s are set for a substantial increase in capability. Poland’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request is for a range of radar, electronic warfare (EW) and missile and bomb test systems to upgrade its fleet of 48 F-16s. Poland is looking to upgrade 48 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 52 fighter aircraft under a […]
Poland; Mod launches 155mm precision-guided munitions for the Krab and K9
At the end of July, the Armament Agency announced the launch of preliminary market consultations regarding the acquisition of 155 mm precision-guided ammunition for the Polish Army’s self-propelled howitzers. Defence24.pl contacted the agency to inquire about the entities involved in this stage of the process. Lieutenant Colonel Grzegorz Polak, the agency’s spokesperson, provided the following […]
Lithuania; Army completes Leopard 2 commissioning, awaits CV-90 IFVs arrival
On October 22, 2024, Lithuania officially decided to purchase German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks and initiated procedures for acquiring Swedish CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, the decision also includes establishing requirements for cooperation with Lithuania’s domestic defense industry. The announcement follows a meeting of the State […]
NATO; European cooperation for long-range missile development.
The war in Ukraine continues to shift the military balance in Europe, prompting NATO to intensify its response. On October 17, 2024, Britain officially announced its participation in a program for developing long-range missiles alongside Germany, France, Poland, and other European partners. This initiative aims to address a gap in military stockpiles highlighted by the […]
Sweden; Air Force orders additional Sk40 trainer aircraft
Sweden has contracted German company Grob Aircraft SE to deliver three more SK 40 training planes for the armed forces. The platforms will add to Stockholm’s 10 existing SK 40s procured in 2021 to update its aircrew’s flight skills against modern threats and replace the SK 60, also known as the Saab 105, which has […]
Poland; MoD mulls purchase of CH-47F Chinook helicopters
In an interview on October 15, 2024, with the Portal Obronny, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Poland is seriously considering the acquisition of heavy transport helicopters including the CH-47 Chinook, to address a critical shortfall within its armed forces. He emphasized the need for larger helicopters capable of carrying heavy loads and more […]
Netherlands; Mod orders dozen H225M Caracal helicopters for special forces.
In a letter to the House of Representatives, the new State Secretary for Defence, Gijs Tuinman, confirmed on October 16, 2024, the project to purchase 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters, with a contract signing planned no later than November 2024. This announcement marks a significant revision to the acquisition program, initially set to procure 14 […]
Poland; Korea offers CTM-290 Tactical Missile as complement to US ATACMS.
A recent image released by Hanwha Aerospace, a leading South Korean defense company, has garnered significant attention by revealing the possibility of Poland’s Homar-K MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) being equipped with the CTM-290 tactical strike missile pods. The Homar-K is a Polish version of the K239 Chunmoo, a South Korean mobile rocket artillery system. […]
France; DGA confirms PANG future aircraft carrier order.
According to information published by TF1 on October 15, 2024, the long-awaited replacement for France’s flagship aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, is taking shape as the French Ministry of Armed Forces prepares to place the order in 2025. The next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, expected to cost at least €10 billion, is set to become […]
France; Navy to convert two La Fayette Frigates into OPVs
According to information published by Opex360 on October 16, 2024, the French Navy has announced plans to convert two La Fayette-class frigates into high-seas patrol vessels, addressing an operational gap as older ships are phased out. Currently, the Navy operates below its targeted number of frontline vessels, with only eight FREMM frigates (including two with […]