Defence Notes
Bulgarian procurement ambitions blend old plans with new projects
Undaunted by previous problems in attempting to acquire F-16s and IFVs, Bulgaria has unveiled an ambitious new set of procurement priorities.
Defence Notes
Russia flexes surge capability muscles (Analysis)
The recent ten-day deployment of ‘peacekeeping’ troops to Kazakhstan reflects recent and ongoing efforts to enhance Russian airborne capabilities — should Ukraine be worried?
Air Warfare
Serbia looks west and east to strengthen air force
A plan by Serbia to procure C295M airlifters takes shape amid moves to procure more helicopters from Russia.
Naval Warfare
Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine
The Improved Kilo-II class submarine Magadan has been commissioned into the Russian Pacific Fleet.
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Defence Notes
Greek procurement surge shows no sign of abating
26th October 2021
More fighter aircraft and naval vessels are in the offing for Greece as part of its 2020-2025 procurement programme – but the latter is a more complex issue than the former.
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Land Warfare
Next steps unclear for new Serbian IFV
23rd October 2021
Who will be the launch customer for the Lazanski 8x8 vehicle?
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Defence Notes
New equipment breaks cover at Turkmen military parade
12th October 2021
Anniversary parade and flypast provides new sightings of UAS, armoured vehicles and fixed-wing manned aircraft from diverse sources as Ashgabat forges ahead with plans to replace Soviet-era equipment.
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Naval Warfare
Russia to order ten more Project 12700 MCMVs
7th October 2021
The latest intent to order doubles the procurement to 20 ships. Project 12700 MCMVs could ultimately replace 30 to 50 Soviet-era minesweepers in the Russian Navy.
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Naval Warfare
Russia confirms timeline for final Buyan-M corvette deliveries
4th October 2021
The Russian Navy plans to take two additional small missile corvettes of the Buyan-M class to meet immediate operational needs.
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Land Warfare
Waiting game about to end for T-14 while T-90M deliveries continue
1st September 2021
After years of delays and technical problems, the Russian Ground Forces are finally set to receive the first batch of T-14 Armata MBTs.
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Naval Warfare
Problem-plagued Kuznetsov saga continues
9th July 2021
Despite bullish pronouncements from government and navy officials, a glance at recent history indicates that further delays are likely in the upgrade and overhaul of the Russian Navy flagship.
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Land Warfare
JLTV experiences mixed fortunes in new NATO countries
22nd June 2021
Slovenian procurement of 4x4 light tactical vehicles proceeds smoothly, in contrast with plans elsewhere in central and eastern Europe.
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Naval Warfare
Romanian coastal defence missile procurement makes strides
2nd June 2021
By the end of 2024, Romania expects to receive a mobile coastal defence system based on the Naval Strike Missile.
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Air Warfare
Croatia ends indecision over multirole fighter programme
28th May 2021
After years of waiting and one failed attempt, Croatia at last commits to buying replacements for its MiG-21 fleet.
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Air Warfare
Potential first Hürkuş-C export customer fails to obscure problems for Turkey
17th May 2021
Turkey may be selling the Hürkuş-C light attack aircraft abroad for the first time but Western sanctions pose problems for exporters.
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Air Warfare
Ex-Belarus MiG-29s bolster Serbian Air Force
12th May 2021
Serbia is receiving MiG-29s from Belarus while the Balkan country also upgrades its existing fleet of seven single-seater MiG-29s.
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Naval Warfare
Russia finally makes progress on naval gas turbines
12th May 2021
The annexation of Crimea in 2014 cast a long shadow over Russian naval shipbuilding programmes.
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Naval Warfare
Marshal Shaposhnikov bulks up after major refit
29th April 2021
An upgrade has transformed the Udaloy-class ASW destroyer Marshal Shaposhnikov into a multirole frigate, the Russian Navy claims.
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Land Warfare
Ukraine bolsters its anti-materiel rifle inventory
24th March 2021
Domestic industry meets Ukrainian demand for sniper and anti-armour rifles.
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Naval Warfare
Shipbuilder reports further progress on Project 955A
22nd January 2021
Comments from director general of Sevmash shed light on an order for more improved Borei-class boats.
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Land Warfare
Serbia receives upgraded T-72s from Russia
16th November 2020
Upgrade includes a third-generation thermal panoramic sight for the tank commander, a new ballistic computer, a new gun stabilising system and a 12.7mm RWS
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Naval Warfare
Russia strives to develop shipborne anti-air weapons
23rd October 2020
Developing and fielding shipborne anti-access/area denial systems has proven problematic
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Air Warfare
Déjà vu reigns in Croatia
21st September 2020
The Croatian government is to choose between four offers in its latest attempt to run a government-to-government tender for 12 fighter aircraft. Offers came from …
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Naval Warfare
Latest improved Kilo-class boat poised for comprehensive tests
10th August 2020
The second Project 636.3 Varshavyanka (Improved Kilo-II class) diesel-electric attack submarine for the Russian Pacific Fleet is set to begin a comprehensive series of tests. According …
