Slovakia finalizes contract for Zuzana 2 howitzers for Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received the eighth Zuzana 2 155 mm self-propelled howitzer from the Slovak Republic.
Rheinmetall CEO: refurbished Leopard tanks for Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest
Armin Papperger, CEO of German defence industry giant Rheinmetall, said the company could deliver refurbished Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest.
UK to send Challenger 2 tanks, AS-90 howitzers to Ukraine
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister has announced the UK will send Challenger 2 tanks and AS-90 self-propelled howitzers to aid the Ukrainian offensive.
IDEX and NAVDEX 2023 to showcase a range of new and exciting features
The upcoming edition of IDEX marks the 30th edition of the event and, along with NAVDEX these events have become the largest of their kind in the world.
Moldova received first three Piranha armoured vehicles from Germany
The Moldovan armed forces received the first Piranha-3H Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) funded by the Enable and Enhance Initiative of the German government.
Nexter: a record year for CAESAR artillery system orders
In 2022, the CAESAR artillery system designed and manufactured by Nexter has gone through several successes.
NATO deploys AWACS surveillance jets to Romania
NATO prepares a deployment Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Bucharest, Romania.
France: DGA orders 200 Akeron MP missiles from MBDA
French defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered the next tranche of anti-tank guided missiles (ATMG) Akeron MP from the European defence industry group MBDA.
Nexter has been awarded a new order for renovated Leclerc tanks
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) awarded Nexter an order for 50 renovated Leclerc tanks (XLR). Industrial qualification tests are continuing in close collaboration with the DGA and the French army
NSPA supports Norway in key radar acquisition contract
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) supported Norway in the preparation of a key radar acquisition contract signed in November 2022.
Strategic raw materials for defence. Mapping European industry needs
Raw materials are essential for Europe’s energy and digital transitions, but their importance to the military domain is less often discussed.
Swedish fleet of Gripen aircraft to enhance NATO Baltic Air Policing mission
"Thanks to Sweden’s naval resources and strong position in the air, we can take on great responsibility in the entire Baltic region,” said Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson at the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference in Sälen.