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Neil Ritchie

Neil Ritchie is the founder and editor of DefenceToday.com. Neil has a keen interest in the UK armed forces and national security issues as well as global defence procurement and cyber security matters. He also researches and writes about military history. Neil can be found on Bluesky: @neilritchie.bsky.social
Flashpoints

Russia transfers paratroopers from Syria to Ukraine

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on 20 September that the Russian military leadership has decided to withdraw units of the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment from Syria and move them...
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Flashpoints

Lithuania puts Rapid Reaction Force on high alert following Russian mobilisation

Lithuania has raised the level of alertness of its Rapid Reaction Force in response to the partial mobilisation in Russia, Lithuanian Defence Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said on 21 September. Writing on Facebook Anušauskas stated, "Since...
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Air Platforms

Switzerland joins F-35 programme

Swiss National Armaments Director Martin Sonderegger and the Swiss F-35A Program Manager Darko Savic signed a procurement contract on 19 September for the delivery of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter aircraft. The deal is valued at...
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Infantry Weapons

Estonia to procure Polish PIORUN MANPADS

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investment has signed an agreement with Polish defence company Mesko for the procurement of the PIORUN short-range man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS). The deal will see Estonia receive 100 launchers...
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Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army awards Javelin replacement contract

The U.S. Army has awarded a production contract to the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) between Raytheon Missiles and Defense and Lockheed Martin for the delivery of more than 1,800 Javelins. This delivery will serve as...
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Air Platforms

Poland selects AH-64E Apache

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak announced on 8 September that Poland has selected Boeing's AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopter for its new attack helicopter fleet. The Government of Poland plans to acquire a total of...
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Infantry Weapons

Spanish special forces to receive Barrett M95 sniper rifles

An undisclosed unit in the Spanish Army is to receive 15 Barrett M95 .50 bolt-action sniper rifles according to reports. The total cost of the order is valued at €450K ($448K). Neither the Spanish Ministry...
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Land Platforms

Poland orders 48 Krab howitzers

Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak announced on 5 September that Poland will order 48 more AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers (SPH) and 36 accompanying vehicles from local arms producer Huta Stalowa Wola in a deal...
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