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Britain has ‘significant concerns’ over Russian troops at Ukraine border

British minister has expressed ‘significant concerns’ about Russia’s ‘aggressive build-up’ of 92,000 troops at Ukraine’s borders amid concern that a Russian invasion of the country is imminent....

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GA-ASI to deliver MQ-9B SkyGuardian drone to Belgium

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc has been awarded a $31,720,280 contract for MQ-9B SkyGuardian procurement activity for Belgium. According to the firms’ website, the system is described as...

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France takes the lead NATO high readiness force

France takes the lead of NATO’s highest-readiness military force on Saturday for a period of one year. The formation, formally known as NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), was created...

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German fighter jets heading to Romania for NATO deployment

German Air Force Eurofighters will deploy to Romania under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing during February and March. The aircraft and crews will conduct an interoperability mission with the Italian Air...

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Latest updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

At about 0600 Moscow time, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine; minutes later, missile strikes began at locations across the country, including in the...

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BAE deliver new CV90s to Norway

The first four CV90 Combat Support Vehicles were delivered to the Norwegian Armed Forces during a ceremony hosted by local industry partner Ritek AS in Levanger, Norway. The four vehicles are the first...

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Poland purchasing 800 Hellfire missiles

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Poland of 800 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles and related equipment. The estimated cost of the sale is $150 million. The Defense...

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Greece looking to purchase Assault Amphibious Vehicles

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Greece, valued at an estimated $268 million. The sale includes 63 AAVP-7A1, 9 AAVC-7A1, and 4 AAVR-7A1 Assault Amphibious...

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Saab and Oshkosh Defense unveil advanced missile system

Swedish defence company Saab and American manufacturer Oshkosh Defense have unveiled a new missile system integrated onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The system demonstrates the...

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US and Switzerland finalise missile defence deal

Switzerland has cemented a deal with the United States for the procurement of Lockheed Martin’s advanced PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles. This agreement positions Switzerland as the...

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Spain orders 16 C295 Maritime Patrol and Surveillance aircraft

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration. The contract amounts to...

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U.S. Navy recovers downed Black Hawk in Mediterranean Sea

A team of deep ocean salvage experts located and recovered the downed MH-60 Blackhawk that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea on Nov. 10. The aircraft was conducting routine training when it...

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American assault ships enter Eastern Mediterranean Sea

The Wasp-class amphibious ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transited from the Red Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and will join the...

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Kosovo looking to buy Javelin missiles

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Kosovo for Javelin Missiles and related equipment, with an estimated cost of $75 million. This announcement...

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