Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands to buy Stinger missiles through NSPA
Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, three European NATO member states, are set to purchase Stinger Block I air defence missiles to replenish stocks transferred to Ukraine.
British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year
The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles that meets the British Army’s needs.
Netherlands to provide 18 F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine
The Netherlands has announced its decision to supply Ukraine with at least 18 F-16 fighter aircraft.
OHB and the European Commission signed the grant agreement for ODIN’S EYE II
The project will receive EU funding of EUR 90 million from the European Defense Fund (EDF) and additional member States’ co-financing.
Rheinmetall to modernize Romania’s air defence systems
The Romanian ministry of defence has contracted with Rheinmetall to thoroughly modernize the country’s Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems.
Saab receives order from NATO for RBS 70 Bolide missiles
Saab has received an order for RBS 70 Bolide missiles from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
ELTA Systems delivered all ELM-2084 MMR air defence radars to Czech Republic
The Czech Armed Forces have taken a significant step in modernizing their air defence capabilities with the successful delivery of all eight ELM-2084 MMR radars by ELTA Systems.
Rheinmetall builds first Lynx infantry fighting vehicle for Hungary in Hungary
The Hungarian ministry of defence awarded Rheinmetall a contract in September 2020 worth over €2 billion to supply Hungary with Lynx infantry fighting vehicles.
Lithuania and Sweden partner for joint procurement of RBS 70 NG air defence systems
This agreement integrates Lithuania into the existing framework for the procurement of RBS 70 NG short-range air defence systems, a deal that FMV has previously established with Saab.
Netherlands to upgrade fleet of NH90 maritime helicopters
The Dutch Ministry of Defence is set to extensively modernize its fleet of 19 NH90 maritime combat helicopters through a midlife update (MLU).
South Korea’s arms exports in 2023: slight decline from last year’s record
South Korea's arms exports in 2023 have seen a decrease from the previous year's record high, yet the number of importing countries has tripled, driven by robust demand for advanced Korean weaponry.
Latvia signs USD 180 million deal for HIMARS systems
Latvia's Ministry of Defence has inked a deal with the United States for the acquisition of six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) from Lockheed Martin.