Defence Helicopter
Romanian multi-role helicopter tender attracts S-70i
11th February 2021
Polish subsidiary of Lockheed Martin is offering local industry input as part of its proposal to the Romanian Ministry of the Interior.
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Naval Warfare
Poland reaffirms its commitment to Miecznik but Swedish sub talks stutter
Polish government breathes new life into its plan to build at least one new frigate for the Polish Navy, with European shipbuilders expressing interest.
Air Warfare
Poland formally commissions Warmate
Poland is the first officially certified operator of the Warmate loitering munition system, although it has been reportedly tested and used elsewhere.
Air Warfare
Polish F-35A infrastructure may need more attention as F-16 upgrade looms
Further airbase upgrades may be needed to accommodate the F-35 in Poland, while plans are solidifying to enhance the country’s fleet of 48 F-16 aircraft.
Defence Notes
V4 member states plan more joint procurement
Just as they previously pooled their military resources into a common EU Battlegroup, the four Visegrad Group member states aim to expand on their maiden common procurement programme.
Naval Warfare
Polish submarine force faces solitary confinement
5th February 2021
The Polish submarine force will be reduced to a single boat by the end of 2021, throwing into even starker relief the long-standing need to expand the fleet.
Land Warfare
PzH 2000 training underlines close Germany-Hungary ties
1st February 2021
Hungarian troops continue to familiarise themselves with the PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer, procurement of which is one example of an ambitious modernisation programme.
Special Operations
Bulgarian-Emirati JV to produce vehicles for special forces
18th January 2021
A total of 98 multi-purpose combat vehicles will be supplied to Bulgarian SOF by 2023
Naval Warfare
Enhanced Polish MCM capabilities come at a price
23rd November 2020
Trials of ORP Kormoran have prompted design modifications to two vessels, delaying their handover to the Polish Navy and raising the overall cost of the programme
Uncrewed Vehicles
Czech Republic sheds more light on UCAV ambitions
13th November 2020
Procurement of armed UAVs will plug a gap in the Czech military inventory
Naval Warfare
Type 212CD talks hit a snag
29th October 2020
Technological requirements seem to be a bone of contention between Germany and Norway, but both MoDs remain confident that the programme will proceed
Land Warfare
Thunder rolls through Estonia
27th October 2020
Procurement of the K9 155mm self-propelled howitzer by the Baltic republic reflects a trend across Central and Eastern Europe
Land Warfare
Poland to extend lifespan of its Cold War-era IFVs
28th September 2020
Market analysis is underway by the Polish MoD Armament Inspectorate for the planned overhaul of obsolete, Soviet-era BMP-1 IFVs, designated in Polish service as the BWP-1. …
Land Warfare
South Korean MBT enters the picture for Wilk
11th September 2020
Hyundai Rotem is proposing a modified MBT to meet the Wilk future tank procurement requirement in Poland. The South Korean manufacturer showcased a model of …
Land Warfare
Poland and Czech Republic work on a new 4x4 platform
10th September 2020
Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) subsidiary Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW) is to work with Czech firm Tatra Export on designing a new 4x4 armoured vehicle. HSW …
Training
Ukraine shows interest in the Super Tucano
8th September 2020
Ukraine may cut its fleet of L-39 Albatros jet trainers in favour of more modern aircraft such as the Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano. The Ukrainian …
