Poland is making significant strides in modernizing its defense capabilities with the purchase of three American MQ-9B SkyGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). Announced on December 16, 2024, this acquisition is set to bolster Poland’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, which are critical for addressing modern security […]
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On December 12, 2024, the New Zealand Ministry of Defence implemented a significant enhancement to its reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities by delivering uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and remote ground sensor (RGS) systems under the Network Enabled Army (NEA) Programme. Following the completion of testing, operator training has commenced, and the systems are scheduled to be […]
Russia; Tula modernizes Smerch and Tornado-S 300mm MRLS to match Iskander-M TBM
As reported on Russian social media on December 12, 2024, the Russian company NPO Splav launched modernization programs for the 300mm guided rocket systems used by the BM-30 Smerch and Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). These upgrades aim to improve the range and accuracy of these systems, potentially extending their operational ranges to 180–200 […]
Namibia; Air Force receives 2 Chinese Y-9E transport aircraft.
On December 16, 2024, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), through its subsidiary Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC), delivered two Y-9E medium transport aircraft to Namibia, marking the first overseas sale of the Y-9E. The contract, finalized in early 2023, was officially confirmed during a handover ceremony in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region. Namibian President Ngolo Mbemba, […]
Lithuania; MoD signs Leopard 2A8 tanks acquisition agreement with Germany.
Lithuania is poised to take a significant step in its defense modernization efforts by acquiring German-made Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). On December 16, 2024, Lithuania’s Minister of National Defence, Dovilė Šakalienė, will visit Germany to formalize the agreement. Šakalienė will meet with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius and representatives from Germany’s […]
Saudi Arabia; Navy orders 3 More Corvettes from Spain
Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia to construct three Avante 2200 corvettes. This follows a previous agreement for five vessels of the same class, initiated in 2022 and concluded in March. Under the new pact, the first corvette will be built in Spain, while the second and third will be […]
Greece; Government confirms defense budget boost
Greece will almost double its defense spending after parliament approved the 2025 state budget Sunday with a roll-call vote, traditionally regarded as a vote of confidence in the government. With 159 out of a total of 299 votes cast, the State budget for the fiscal year 2025 was ratified while the defense expenditure was approved […]
Slovakia; Brazilian C-390 Millennium emerges as best option
The C-390 is in service in Portugal and Hungary, and has already been purchased by Brazil, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and South Korea Slovakia indicates the Embraer C 390 Millennium as the best option for its future military transport The Slovak Ministry of Defence has signed a Memorandumof Understanding with the Brazilian […]
Taiwan; NCIST ramps up Wanjian cruise missile production
As reported by the Liberty Times on December 7, 2024, Taiwan has completed the mass production of its domestically developed Wanjian air-to-ground cruise missile, providing new capabilities for preemptive strikes on key Chinese military positions. Over 150 units of the Wanjian-1 bomb, with a range of 200 kilometers, have been produced, and the development of […]
Czech Republic; MoD orders 10,000 Finnish Sentry anti-tank mines.
On December 5, 2024, the Czech defense company STV Group signed a seven-year framework agreement with the Czech Ministry of Defence for the supply of the Sentry anti-tank mine system. The contract, valued at up to CZK 4.08 billion ($172 million), includes at least 10,000 mines along with training and associated tools. The Sentry anti-tank […]