On July 23, 2024, Bill Blair, the Canadian Minister of National Defence, announced a $35.8 million investment to equip Canadian Army personnel in Latvia with 90 new Light Tactical Vehicles (LTVs) based on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle. The growing Canadian military presence in Europe, including Latvia, aims to strengthen NATO’s defensive capabilities, with Canada […]
US; B-2 Bomber armed with QUICKSINK anti-ship guided bombs
As reported by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 22, 2024, during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise, the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit bomber demonstrated the QUICKSINK low-cost maritime strike capability designed to sink surface vessels using modified JDAM precision-guided bombs. This event, which took place during the second SINKEX (Sinking Exercise), marked the […]
Canada; Navy plans to acquire up to 12 new submarines for Arctic security.
According to information published by the Canadian Department of National Defence on July 10, 2024, Canada, boasting the world’s longest coastline, is initiating the acquisition of up to 12 conventionally-powered submarines, crucial for enhancing its underwater surveillance and national security. The Arctic, warming at four times the global average, is becoming more accessible, potentially transforming […]
Canada; River-class destroyers enter production
According to information published by the Canadian Department of National Defence on June 28, 2024, construction commences for the new fleet of Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC), known as the River-class destroyers. The Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and Dirk Lesko, President of Irving […]
Canada; Government poised to meet NATO Defense Spending Target.
Canada is poised to unveil its strategy to meet NATO’s defense spending target of 2% of GDP, according to senior government sources. This announcement, expected on Thursday, July 11, 2024, comes after months of increasing pressure on the Canadian government. Currently, Canada is the only NATO member without a timeline to reach this target, with […]
US; Navy unveils F/A-18 Super Hornets armed with SM-6 missile
The Standard air launched version AIM-174B missiles are identified by their long-range capabilities and also have the potential to target high-value ground and naval assets, functioning similarly to a quasi-ballistic missile. This broadens the strategic options of the U.S. Navy, enabling precise strikes on distant targets whether in the air, on land, or at sea. […]
US: Army may increase M-SHORAD inventory to 361.
The U.S. Army might increase the number of these vehicles from 312 to 361. The Army has approved the deployment of 162 Sergeant Stout systems to support the training and equipping of four battalions, with three units already equipped. According to Brig. Gen. Frank Lozano, program executive officer for missiles and space, the number of […]
Canada; Army orders 1,500 Mercedes-Benz Zetros trucks
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks will deliver over 1,500 Zetros logistics trucks to the Canadian Armed Forces. The delivery includes 1,000 light Zetros (two-axle vehicles with all-wheel drive, 4×4) and approximately 500 heavy Zetros (four-axle vehicles with all-wheel drive, 8×8). The vehicles will be used for off-road transportation of goods and personnel. A consortium of Mercedes-Benz Special […]
US; Boeing unveils C-17 modified to launch hypersonic missiles
A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles. This state-of-the-art launcher features two sequentially installed drums and an advanced electromagnetic catapult mechanism, enabling the rapid launch of up to 12 Boeing […]
US; SOCOM selects Israeli HERO-120F loitering munitions
On June 5, 2024, the U.S. Government awarded a $73.5 million contract to UVision Inc. and Mistral Inc. for the supply of Hero-120SF loitering munitions to the U.S. Special Operations Command. The contract, expected to be completed by May 2029, includes not only the munitions themselves but also spare parts, engineering change proposals, new equipment […]