Germany in talks with Israel on weapon systems for Heron TP drones
The German Ministry of Defence has requested special weapon systems from Israel to be equipped on the leased Israeli-made Heron TP.
Netherlands to purchase 4 additional MQ-9A Reaper drones
The United States Department of State has approved the potential sale of 4 additional MQ-9A Reaper Block 5 combat drones to the Netherlands.
Italy in advanced negotiations for Leopard 2A7/2A8 tanks
According to Italian media, negotiations with Germany regarding the purchase of Leopard 2A7/2A8 main battle tanks produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
Saab’s Arexis selected for German Eurofighter electronic warfare variant
Germany’s defence procurement office has selected Saab’s Arexis sensor suite as the preferred solution for the German Eurofighter Electronic Warfare (EW) variant.
European country wants to buy Merkava tanks from Israel
The US Department of Defense was asked by the Israeli Ministry of Defense to approve the export of old Merkava mark 2 and mark 3 to two foreign countries, including one in Europe.
Netherlands and Germany select Caracal air assault vehicles
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has announced its decision to purchase 504 Caracal air assault vehicles from Rheinmetall.
Polish defence industry to produce Baobab-K automated mine-laying systems
Polish Armament Agency signed two contracts with consortium of defence industry companies for the supply of Baobab-K automated mine-laying systems and anti-tank mines.
Norway and Denmark to provide Ukraine with more artillery ammunition
Norway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine.
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The Sky Sonic: Rafael’s new hypersonic missile interceptor [VIDEO]
Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced the development of the Sky Sonic, a groundbreaking system designed to intercept hypersonic missiles.
Germany unveils first ever national security strategy amid growing instability
The German government plans to respond to the challenges of an increasingly unstable world order with a "policy of integrated security" laid out on Wednesday in a new National Security Strategy.
UK industry reveals advanced technologies for Tempest demonstrator
Engineers from the UK’s leading combat air industry partners have released more details about work taking place to deliver the UK’s first flying combat air demonstrator for a generation.
Denmark considering reintroducing submarines into its navy
Denmark is considering reintroducing submarines to its defense capabilities, according to the chairman of the Danish Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee.