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The Estonian Land Forces have received their first M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). Six HIMARS launchers were delivered to Estonia’s Ämari Air Base on 30 April 2025 under a USD 200 million contract signed in December 2022. Speaking at the HIMARS handover ceremony, Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur said the development marks a new […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Kuwait covering an upgrade to its Patriot air and missile defence systems, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 30 April 2025. The upgrade, which is worth an estimated USD 425 million (EUR 373.7 million), has been passed to the US […]

Head protection and power/data management specialist Galvion is launching its latest Cortex product range at SOF Week 2025, held in Tampa, Florida, from 5 to 8 May. Cortex is Galvion’s new category of advanced, intelligent headborne systems that deliver processing, power management and data connectivity to drive “next-level warfighter effectiveness on a digitally enabled battlefield”. […]

Palladyne AI, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) software for robotic platforms, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) specialist Red Cat Holdings announced on 1 May 2025 they had successfully completed an autonomous, cross-platform collaborative flight involving three UAVs. During this most recent test, which leveraged Red Cat’s Teal 2 and Black Widow quadcopter UAVs and […]

The intensity and diversity of special operations missions demands top-of-the-line conventional equipment as well as kit specially designed for special operations forces (SOF) requirements. While they are already among the best equipped units of any military, SOF constantly search for new or enhanced tools to provide them with the tactical advantage. Small arms The wide […]

Ukraine’s on again/off again relationship with the United States appears to be back on again with the signing of a long-awaited deal that will see profits from the future sale of Ukraine’s mineral and energy reserves shared between the two countries. Following a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump at the […]

The latest version of the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced by Sweden’s BAE Systems Hägglunds will be fitted with ballistic protection elements from Dutch company Integris Composites. According to a 23 April 2025 statement from Integris, the company has been commissioned to supply ballistic protection modules for additional CV90 IFVs deployed by two European […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Poland of AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related elements, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 29 April 2025. The proposed FMS, which is worth an estimated USD 1.33 billion (EUR 1.18 billion), has been passed to […]

UK secure communications specialist Spectra Group has partnered with Indiana-based BATS Wireless to develop a new capability enhancement for Comtech troposcatter 10-Watt Compact Over-the-Horizon Mobile Expeditionary Terminals (COMET), the company announced on 1 May 2025. Called Troposcatter on the Move (TOTM), the capability is being launched at the SOF Week 2025 exposition, held in Tampa, […]

US propulsion specialist GE Aerospace has been contracted to supply eight additional LM500 marine gas turbine engines for vessels nine to 12 of the Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN’s) PKX-B Batch-II patrol boat programme, the company announced on 30 April 2025. The order follows the March 2023 selection of LM500s for the first four PKX-B Batch-II […]

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) has delivered an MQ-9A Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the US Marine Corps (USMC), the company announced on 29 April 2025. The new MQ-9A Block 5 Extended Range (ER) UAV was delivered on 22 April and will be operated by Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1): […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Romania of a Patriot air defence system and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 28 April 2025. The proposed FMS, which is worth an estimated USD 280 million (EUR 247 million) has been passed to the US […]

Hanwha Systems announced on 30 April 2025 that it has been contracted to take charge of developing the multi-function radar (MFR) for South Korea’s Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD) system, often referred to as a ‘Korean-style Iron Dome’. The company has been selected as the prototype developer for the LAMD MFR in a project led […]

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall announced on 30 April 2025 that they are expanding their already-existing co-operation and have extended their memorandum of understanding (MoU) from June 2024. The two companies’ aim is to extend the scope of their collaboration in order to establish a European centre of excellence for the manufacturing and distribution of various […]

After the pioneering advanced aerostat technology company RT announced how its latest ATV-deployed aerostat system can provide a superior solution for border security professionals along the Unired States’ porous southern border, Curtis Hand interviewed RT’s CEO and founder, Rami Shmueli, for European Security & Defence (ESD) and its sister Mittler Report media outlets. A former […]

Denmark-headquartered command-and-control (C2) specialist Systematic has delivered some insight into its upcoming BattleCloud application: the latest cloud-based addition to the company’s SitaWare suite of C4ISR solutions. Delivering a presentation to a select audience at Systematic’s facilities at Farnborough Airport in the UK on 28 April 2025, Andrew Graham, the company’s UK senior vice president for […]

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) and related equipment, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 25 April 2025. The proposed FMS, which is worth an estimated USD 2.19 billion (EUR 1.92 billion), has been passed to the US Congress […]

Spanish shipbuilder Navantia’s hosted a double ceremony at its shipyard in Ferrol (A Coruña) on 25 April 2025 in which the construction of the frigate F113, the third ship of the F110 series, began and the keel of frigate F112 was laid. Both milestones, presided over by Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles, demonstrate the progress […]

Rheinmetall Defence Australia has expanded its maintenance capabilities in the Northern Territory and Queensland regions of the country by introducing medium heavy capability (MHC) and maintenance training in association with partner RGM Maintenance, Rheinmetall announced on 29 April 2025. “Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s training programme ensures that RGM’s certification levels are the same as those performed […]

UK-based defence and training support company MASS, part of the Cohort Group, has signed a contract with Hadean, a UK-based leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and spatial computing technology, MASS announced on 24 April 2025. The partnership has been formed to support the Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) programme for UK Strategic Command, providing a […]

Russia’s strategic aviation plans face critical bottlenecks as engine manufacturer Kuznetsov struggles with quality control, sanctions and technological obsolescence – undermining Russia’s modernisation efforts for its strategic bomber fleet. On 16 April 2025 United Engine Corporation (UEC) subsidiary Kuznetsov filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court to recover RUB 425 million (EUR 4.51 million) […]