Global military spending surges amid war, rising tensions and insecurity – SIPRI
Total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022.
Greece in talks with Rafael for SPYDER air defence system
The Defence Ministry of Greece is in negotiations with the Israeli company Rafael to finalize a deal that will include the company's SPYDER air defence system.
WB Group to deliver more FlyEye reconnaissance drones to Polish Armed Forces
Polish defence procurement agency signed a contract with WB Electronics, a leading component of the WB Group, for the purchase of FlyEye reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Austria and Netherlands collaborate on C-390M aircraft procurement
The Austrian Ministry of Defence and the Dutch Ministry of Defence have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the procurement of the Embraer C-390M aircraft.
Netherlands: first upgraded AH-64 Apache helicopters ready for operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has declared the first four upgraded AH-64E Apache attack helicopters ready for deployment.
French Navy: first simultaneous launch of two MdCN cruise missiles
The French Navy demonstrated its advanced military capabilities by simultaneously launching the Naval Cruise Missile (MdCN) from two different platforms.
Netherlands allocates EUR 200 million for air defence and artillery ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged over EUR 200 million towards new initiatives for the rapid delivery of additional air defence systems and artillery ammunition.
NP Aerospace progresses Raytheon air defence integration on Wolfhound vehicle
NP Aerospace has announced it is one of the key partners on the UK MOD’s Laser Directed Energy Weapon Land Demonstrator programme.
NATO countries to send more air defence systems to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg chaired a virtual meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of defence ministers to address Ukraine’s urgent need for air defences and other military aid.
UK hosts international collaborative meetings on MQ-9B RPAS
The conference brought together key stakeholders from across the globe, who have or are interested in procuring the MQ-9B platform.
Bundeswehr orders new grenade launchers from Steyr Arms
Steyr Arms announced its successful bid in the competitive tender process to supply the German Bundeswehr with its advanced GL-40 grenade launcher system.
Challenger 3: British Army’s most lethal tank prototype rolls off production line
The British Army is set to enhance its combat capabilities with the introduction of the Challenger 3 tank, regarded as one of Europe’s most formidable battle tanks.