Slovakia to consider sending Mig-29 fleet to Ukraine
Slovakia is considering sending its fleet of 11 Mig-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad announced on 25 July. Nad said, “we can...
Czech Air Force to protect Slovak skies amid MiG transfer to Ukraine
A deployment of Czech Air Force fighter aircraft will be approved to guard the airspace of fellow NATO member Slovakia, Czech Prime Minister Petr...
Turkey, Russia reinforce positions in Syria ahead of possible offensive
Turkey and Russia have reinforced their positions in the north of Syria ahead of a possible Turkish military offensive against Kurdish groups. The Syrian Observatory...
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air & aerospace
Air & Aerospace
Qatar receives first Typhoon fighter aircraft
The first Typhoon fighter aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces on 15 August at a ceremony held at a BAE Systems facility...
Air Platforms
Poland orders 32 AW149 helicopters from Leonardo
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced on 1 July that Poland has signed a contract worth 8.25 billion złotys ($1.83 billion) to purchase 32...
Air Platforms
Sweden places order with Saab for two GlobalEye aircraft
Swedish defence company Saab announced on 30 June that it has signed a contract with and received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel...
army & land forces
Land Platforms
Czech Republic to purchase 210 CV90 IFVs
The Government of the Czech Republic announced on 20 July that it plans to procure 210 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). The Czech Republic will...
Land Platforms
Oshkosh receives order for 513 JLTVs
Oshkosh Defense announced on 1 July that the US Army Contracting Command has placed a $216 Million order for 513 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles...
Land Platforms
Slovakia selects CV90 IFV
BAE Systems announced on 28 June that Slovakia has selected the CV90 MkIV as its new infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). The CV90 will replace Slovakia's...
naval & maritime
Naval Weapons
Saab to deliver torpedo tubes for Swedish Navy
Swedish defence company Saab announced on 24 May that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for a new torpedo...
Sea Platforms
Babcock wins contract for carrier dry dock
Babcock has been awarded a 10-Year Contract for HMS Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers dry-dock maintenance. Babcock Press Release, 16 May 2022: Babcock, the international...
Sea Platforms
Construction begins on new Royal Navy Type 31 frigates
The construction of HMS Venturer, the first of five new Royal Navy Type 31 frigates, is now underway at Rosyth dockyard on the Firth...
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security
Flashpoints
Slovakia to consider sending Mig-29 fleet to Ukraine
Slovakia is considering sending its fleet of 11 Mig-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad announced on 25 July. Nad said, “we can...
Flashpoints
Czech Air Force to protect Slovak skies amid MiG transfer to Ukraine
A deployment of Czech Air Force fighter aircraft will be approved to guard the airspace of fellow NATO member Slovakia, Czech Prime Minister Petr...
Flashpoints
Turkey, Russia reinforce positions in Syria ahead of possible offensive
Turkey and Russia have reinforced their positions in the north of Syria ahead of a possible Turkish military offensive against Kurdish groups. The Syrian Observatory...
c4isr
C4ISR: Land
Saab to deliver live training systems to Sweden
Swedish defence company Saab announced on 14 July that it has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for military...
C4ISR: Land
MilDef to provide IT systems for Norwegian M113s
Swedish tactical IT provider MilDef has announced that it will provide technology to the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the mid-life upgrade of...
C4ISR
Teledyne FLIR Defense Announces New Multi-Mission, Modular Robot Kobra 725
Teledyne FLIR Defense announced the launch of its new Kobra 725 modular robot on 13 June at Eurosatory. Teledyne FLIR Defense states that the tracked...
blog
Defence Today Blog
Enhancing compliance and reducing complexity in the US Defence Contract Management procurement process
With defence spending on the rise and increased demand for US military equipment domestically and overseas, the current market climate offers opportunity to drive...
Defence Today Blog
NEYK N3 Combat Submarine
Ocean Submarine's NEYK N3 ocean-going diesel-electric attack submarine can be used worldwide within 24 hours thanks to air transport. The ability to carry out...
Defence Today Blog
Aresa Shipyard: 60 years of success in shipbuilding since 1961
Having recently celebrated its extraordinary 60th birthday, Aresa Shipyard, in Spain, is stronger, faster, and better than ever before. Playing a major role in...
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