The Israeli defence ministry said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to acquire 25 next generation F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. It said the $5.2 billion agreement was part of a broader package of U.S. aid approved by the U.S. administration and Congress earlier this year and included an option for 25 additional aircraft. […]
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Belgium; MoD confirms order for 3rd. coastal patrol vessel
According to information published by the Belgian MoD on November 5, 2024, Belgium has announced plans to construct a third coastal patrol vessel (CPV) for its Navy, set to reinforce national maritime security and support operations in the increasingly strategic North Sea. Approved by the Belgian Council of Ministers, the vessel will join the Castor-class […]
South Korea; DAPA opts for European Meteor BVR missiles for KF-21 fighters
South Korea’s state arms procurement agency has signed a procurement contract for 100 Meteor air-to-air missiles for the forthcoming KF-21 Boramae fighter jets. The deal was signed with MBDA last week with supply coinciding with the aircraft’s first production phase, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) official. The KF-21’s production […]
Algeria; Army unveils Russian-made 1L260 Zoopark-1M Counter-Battery Radar
Algeria’s armed forces unveiled their newly acquired Russian-made 1L260 Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar system during a grand military parade on November 1, 2024. The event, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Algeria’s Liberation Revolution, marked the first public appearance of this advanced radar system, emphasizing Algeria’s continued commitment to bolstering its military technology in collaboration with long-standing […]
Montenegro; Navy orders two OPV 60M Vessels from France
On November 4, 2024, Montenegro took its maritime defense step by signing a contract to acquire two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV 60M) with the French shipyard Kership, based in Concarneau. Valued at €120 million, this agreement forms part of a reinforced bilateral defense cooperation between France and Montenegro, formalized through an intergovernmental agreement signed in […]
Japan ; JAXA places Kirameki 3 communication satellite in orbit.
On November 4, 2024, Japan took a significant step in enhancing its military communication capabilities by successfully launching a defense communication satellite aboard the H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. This fifth attempt, following several delays due to weather and technical issues, marks a turning point toward stable operational status for […]
Russia; Army gains access into captured US RQ-20 Puma UAV technology.
Russian forces intercepted and captured an American RQ-20 Puma drone, an advanced tactical reconnaissance model, in the Zaporijia region. This incident, which occurred on October 26, 2024, represents a significant gain for Russian electronic warfare specialists, as they managed to retrieve a US military device with its entire electronic system intact. This acquisition offers Russian […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse selects Piranha IV based AGM to replace M109 Howitzers.
On November 5, 2024, Switzerland took a decisive step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities by selecting a new system. Armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement, concluded its evaluation and now recommends acquiring the AGM (Artillery Gun Module) mounted on the Piranha IV vehicle from Germany’s KNDS. This funding request will be presented to Parliament […]
Algeria; Army parades T-62 mine-clearing tank
During the military parade on November 1, 2024, marking the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Revolution, the Algerian Army introduced a newly developed engineer tracked armored vehicle. This advanced engineering vehicle is based on the Soviet-era T-62 main battle tank chassis, upgraded with modern features to enable specialized mine-clearing and demolition tasks on the battlefield. […]
Pakistan; Navy test-fires new SMASH TBM from warship.
The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a test launch of the indigenously developed SMASH ballistic missile from a warship. On November 4, 2024, the Pakistan Navy announced the flight test, demonstrating the weapon system’s ability to engage both land and sea targets with high precision. With a range of 350 kilometers, the missile is equipped with […]