On October 17, 2024, the Australian Ministry of Defense announced a significant new contribution to Ukraine’s defense, underscoring the Australian government’s commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing struggle against Russian aggression. As part of this latest package, valued at approximately $245 million, Australia will gift 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to the Armed Forces of […]
Ukrainian; F-16 Shoots down Russian Su-34.
According to several reports published on social networks on October 13, 2024, an F-16 fighter jet operated by the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber. This victory, Ukraine’s first in air-to-air combat using the F-16, was achieved with the advanced AIM-9X Sidewinder missile, known for its infrared homing and high maneuverability. The […]
Ukraine; Air Force arms Su-27 with GBU-39 precision guided bombs.
A recent video released by the Ukrainian military on X showcases the integration of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs on a Su-27 Flanker, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine’s precision strike capabilities. This development, following sightings of MiG-29 Fulcrums equipped with the same bombs, highlights the adaptability of Ukraine’s fighter fleet in response to the Russian […]
Netherlands; MoD to order NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems
On October 14, 2024, the Dutch government announced plans to acquire NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace under a contract valued at $1 billion. This acquisition falls under the CITADEL program, an integrated defense initiative designed to enhance the country’s air and missile defense capabilities. The Netherlands currently operates six […]
Germany; Navy trials Israeli ASW UUV
According to information published by Dorothee Frank on October 9, 2024, the German Navy is expanding its use of unmanned systems beyond aerial dimensions, now focusing on autonomous solutions for anti-submarine warfare (ASW). Currently, the BlueWhale, an autonomous submarine system (ASS) developed by Israeli company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is undergoing trials near Eckernförde. These […]
Lithuania; MoD orders additional 27 New Boxer Vilkas IFV.
On October 11, 2024, the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) announced the signing of a contract with the ARTEC GmbH consortium for the delivery of 27 additional Boxer infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) for the Lithuanian army. This new agreement, designated as “Amendment 16,” marks a significant step in the Vilkas program, enabling Lithuania to […]
Greece; Army mulls buy of 370 French VBCI Philoctetes IFVs.
On October 1, 2024, the Greek Ministry of National Defense announced that representatives from KNDS France, formerly Nexter Systems, presented armored combat vehicle (ACV) options to the Hellenic Army General Staff (GES) on September 25, 2024. The presentation included discussions on both new and used vehicles, with particular attention to the Philoctetes model, also known […]
Bulgaria; MoD selects German IRIS-T SLM SAM.
On October 7, 2024, the German company Diehl Defence announced that Bulgaria had purchased its IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system, joining 20 other countries that utilize the IRIS-T family. Of these, nine countries, including Bulgaria, have chosen to employ the IRIS-T for ground-based air defense purposes. This acquisition is part of Bulgaria’s participation in […]
Romania; MoD orders 1,059 Turkish Cobra II 4×4 AFV
Turkish media cited local defense company Otokar as announcing that it had won a tender in Romania for the supply of wheeled armored vehicles. Otokar will supply Romania with its COBRA II 4×4 wheeled armored vehicle for a total value of just over 934 million USD. The deal includes the production and delivery of 1,059 […]
Lithuania; MoD orders ‘smart’ mines from Finland
The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of an autonomous anti-tank mine capable of distinguishing between enemy and friendly forces. The next-generation Sentry mine was purchased from Finnish firm Forcit Defence for 5.9 million € ($6.51 million) as part of a counter-mobility effort against a potential Russian invasion. The “smart” mine creates anti-access […]