Friday 1 November, 2024

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Slovenia withdraws from Boxer vehicle programme

The Slovenian government announced on 16 September that it is terminating a €281 million contract for the purchase of 45 Boxer armoured vehicles from the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation...

U.S. announces additional $600 million in security assistance for Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced on 15 September an additional $600 million in military aid to meet Ukraine’s critical security and defence needs. This authorization is the...

Germany to deliver MLRS, APCs to Ukraine

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht stated on 15 September that Germany will supply two more MARS II Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) along with 50 Dingo armoured personnel carriers (APC)...

FMV signs agreement with Saab for submarine upgrades

Swedish defence company Saab has received new orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding submarine upgrades. The orders, with a total order value of SEK 470 million...

Greece takes delivery of upgraded F-16s

The Hellenic Air Force has taken delivery of the first upgraded F-16 fighter jets from the United States as part of Greece's $1.5 billion fighter modernisation programme. Two upgraded F-16...

Finnish Navy takes delivery of fourth modernized Hamina-class vessel

Finnish defence company Patria has delivered the fourth and last modernized Hamina-Class missile boat to the Finnish Navy in Upinniemi. The Mid-Life-Upgrade (MLU) saw Patria act as the prime contractor,...