The Defence Materiel Agency, under the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, has signed an important contract with the Swedish manufacturer SAAB Bofors Dynamics AB to acquire Carl Gustaf M4 84mm antitank recoilless rifles and spare parts for EUR 14 million. The weapons are expected to be delivered between 2025 and 2026. The Carl Gustaf […]
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Taiwan; Air Force deploys new Qingtian hypersonic SAM
On December 28, 2024, the Liberty Times reported that Taiwan had finalized the development of its hypersonic cruise missile, the Qingtian, with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The missile builds on the Yunfeng and Yungeng II programs, originally designed for ranges between 1,200 and 2,000 kilometers. The Qingtian introduces advancements in propulsion, navigation, and guidance […]
Ukraine; Army orders Gepard 35mm AAG ammunition
Rheinmetall has been contracted by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to supply 180,000 rounds of 35mm High Explosive Incendiary with Tracer (HEI-T) ammunition for use with 55 Gepard anti-aircraft gun which have already been supplied. The order value is described by the company as “in the high double-digit million Euro range” and is being funded […]
Ghana; Navy commissions Japanese patrol vessel
Ghanaian Navy received a new military vessel, the GNS Achimota, from Japan. Chief of Naval Staff Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu emphasized the vessel’s importance in enhancing Ghana’s ability to safeguard its maritime interests. GNS Achimota, described by officials as Accra’s largest naval acquisition, completed a 36-day journey from Japan, traveling 10,869 nautical miles (12,508 […]
Romania; MoD acquires more Patriot SAMS, partially funded by Sweden .
Romania has awarded a $946 million contract to Raytheon, a business unit of RTX (NYSE: RTX), to supply additional Patriot air and missile defense systems. This new contract highlights Romania’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities and aligning strategically with NATO’s air defense initiatives. This contract marks the third Patriot order for Romania, strengthening […]
Israel; Army acquires US XM250 light machine guns from the US
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly acquired a 7.62x51mm version of the XM250 light machine gun (LMG) developed by Sig Sauer for the U.S. Army. This acquisition marks a potential shift in the IDF’s light machine gun procurement strategy, with the new light Machine Gun offering a lighter and more versatile alternative to the […]
Germany; Government confirms buy of Israeli PULS MLRS
The German army has received parliamentary approval to buy an initial batch of Elbit-made PULS rocket artillery systems, a decision that could see Berlin look to European munitions suppliers in the future. The move, announced just before the Christmas holidays as part of a larger raft of funding approvals for Germany’s armed forces, means the […]
Thailand; Chines subs purchase delayed, again
According to information published by Pattaya Mail on December 31, 2024, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, has postponed the approval of the country’s ambitious submarine acquisition project due to unresolved issues surrounding engine specifications. Originally planned for completion by December 2024, the delay stems from the complexity of potentially switching to […]
Poland; MoD orders 4 recce. satellites
Poland has signed a contract with local firm Creotech Instruments to procure a satellite earth observation system. The agreement, worth 550 million Polish zloty ($134 million), provides the Polish Armed Forces with four microsatellites built on Creotech’s HyperSat platform. The satellites will feature optical instruments capable of capturing and transmitting Earth imaging data in near-infrared […]
Ukraine; Air Force reveals Humvees with 23mm anti-UAV guns
In a move that underscores the Ukrainian military’s adaptability and resourcefulness, the Air Force Rifle Brigade has successfully modified tactical Humvee vehicles into improvised “gun trucks,” equipped with the powerful GSh-23 aircraft cannon. This initiative, reported by the Ukrainian MoD, highlights Ukraine’s innovative approach to bolstering frontline firepower with available resources. Recently, the brigade conducted […]