On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) announced its plan to award an exclusive contract to BAE Systems to develop a 155mm self-propelled cannon prototype. This system, the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), aims to address growing modern aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. The project utilizes hypervelocity […]
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Saudi Arabia; RSAF mulls buy of 100 Turkish Kaan fighter jets
According to Ekotrent on December 26, 2024, Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations with Türkiye to acquire 100 Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets. The talks were held during a three-day meeting in Istanbul, where Türkiye’s Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün hosted Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari and Air Force Commander Turki bin Bandar […]
France; Air Force future ASN4G hypersonic missile program
As reported by Futura Sciences on December 26, 2024, the French ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération) missile is scheduled to become operational by 2035 and is designed to enhance France’s ability to maintain credible deterrence in evolving geopolitical and technological environments. This hypersonic, air-launched nuclear missile, currently under development by MBDA France with support […]
Netherlands; Army to equip its soldiers with personal C-UAV kits
The Royal Netherlands Army plans to equip its soldiers with personal drone-protection gear, including targeting lasers and portable sensors, in an effort to counter the threat of small unmanned aircraft systems that has transformed battlefields. The Dutch defense department plans to spend between €50 million and €250 million to buy the personal anti-drone kit. Envisioned […]
Morocco; US approves new foreign military sales
One of the deals is valued at approximately $86m while the other is valued at $88.37m. The US State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales (FMS) to Morocco. The first FMS, valued at approximately $86m, is for GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs and related equipment. This sale is expected to enhance Morocco’s defence capabilities […]
Poland; MoD orders Fabryka Broni’s MSBS GROT carbines & grenade launchers.
On December 19, 2024, the Polish Ministry of Defence (MON) announced an important contract with Fabryka Broni Radom for the delivery of MSBS GROT carbines, underbarrel grenade launchers, and VIS 100 pistols. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Warsaw, attended by Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. […]
Bosnia and Herzegovina ; Army buys Turkish Kirpi II MRAP
Bosnia and Herzegovina has revealed it will receive Kirpi II Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from Turkey in March next year. The project is part of the Balkan state’s ongoing effort to bolster the armed forces’ capability and modernize its equipment, a strategy aligning with a 2021 governmental support cooperation between Sarajevo and Ankara. Manufacturing […]
UK; Army tests new mobile GDAMS 120mm mortar
In December 2024, Babcock, in collaboration with ST Engineering and Supacat, conducted a firepower demonstration of the 120mm Ground Deployed Advanced Mortar System (GDAMS) mounted on the Supacat Jackal high-mobility transporter in South Africa’s Northern Cape. The demonstration was aimed at showcasing the system’s capabilities to potential UK customers, and the GDAMS fired conventional, smoke, […]
Poland; Army orders additional 80 Rosomak-L APCs
On December 17, 2024, the Polish Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the acquisition of 80 Rosomak-L wheeled armored personnel carriers (APCs) for its armed forces. The deal, valued at approximately 4.3 billion PLN (nearly 1 billion euros), includes a comprehensive package of logistical support and training services. The contract, signed on December 17, […]
Taiwan; Army orders US M109A7 SP Howitzers.
As part of its efforts to enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities, the Taiwanese Army has adjusted its artillery modernization strategy, now focusing on acquiring the latest M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers from the United States. This decision is part of the country’s broader defense restructuring, which emphasizes asymmetric warfare and long-range systems. The “Ruiting Project,” […]