Land Warfare

NATO orders more 155mm ammunition

17th April 2024

The contract, in the triple-digit million euro range, includes high explosive extended range projectiles, modular charges, fuzes and primers.

Land Warfare

Rheinmetall wins $145 million contract for subsystems to replace howitzers sent to Ukraine

2nd April 2024

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) was developed in the mid-1980s to meet a German Army requirement to replace its M109 SPHs and 185 were delivered. Export orders from Greece (24), Italy (70, of which 68 were produced locally) and the Netherlands (57) increased production to more than 330 systems.

Land Warfare

NATO procurement agency orders Carl-Gustaf multi-role weapon system

25th March 2024

In September 2015, Saab announced Slovakia had become the launch customer for the M4 and the first weapons were delivered in July 2017. The US Army has ordered systems having conducted a foreign comparative test of the M4 for US Special Operations Command and the US Army.

Land Warfare

NATO signs contract for 1,000 Patriot missiles

5th January 2024

Along with its support for NATO nations in the latest Patriot deal, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has provided assistance to Spain in the ordering of Kongsberg Naval Strike Missiles and Germany for the purchase of a NH90 Full Mission Simulator.

Land Warfare

NATO orders RBS 70 surface-to-air missiles

22nd December 2023

The RBS 70 missile was produced to meet the requirements of the Swedish Army’s short-range air defence needs. The missile was the first weapon of its type to employ laser beam-riding guidance instead of the IR homing guidance system.

Naval Warfare

Spain signs for Kongsberg naval strike missiles

15th December 2023

The Naval Strike Missile, a subsonic, sea-skimming, anti-ship and land-attack missile, has been designed to strike heavily defended land and sea targets.

Land Warfare

Nordic countries place first helmet orders under NATO framework agreement

15th November 2023

Galvion was awarded a framework contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency in December 2022 to supply its Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmet system.

Defence Notes

DSEI 2023: Avon Protection unveils new CBRN and military diving concepts

12th September 2023

Avon Protection is introducing new concepts in CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear) protective equipment and military diving technologies at DSEI 2023.

Land Warfare

Galvion’s Ballistic Combat Helmets now available to all NATO member countries through NSPA (Sponsored)

5th July 2023

The company’s products and technology have evolved beyond purely passive protection, focusing instead on integrated systems.

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: NATO brokers Greek deal to acquire Safran UAVs

21st June 2023

The Greek Army has chosen Safran Electronics & Defense to modernise its UAV inventory, adding four new Patroller tactical drones to its current Sperwer fleet.  The …

Air Warfare

Paris Air Show: NATO strengthens German air defence with Leonardo radar order

20th June 2023

NATO has ordered a third Leonardo RAT 31 DL/M deployable air defence radar for operation by the German Air Force.

Military helicopters - multirole

H-145M-Luxembourg

With a MTOW of 3.7t, the H145M can be used for a wide range of tasks, including troop and passenger transport, surveillance, air rescue, reconnaissance ...

AEW&C

Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (NATO)

Programme Background NATO’s E-3A AWACS fleet is set to retire in 2035, after 50 years of service. To plan for the required follow-on capability, NATO's ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

CLRV

Programme Background Requirement The Luxembourg MoD wants to replace the Luxembourg Army's fleet of 42 AM General M1151 HMMWV Up-Armoured (UA) and 48 KMW Dingo ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Patroller [Greece]

Programme Background On 20 June 2023, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) announced at the Paris Air Show that Greece had signed a contract with Safran ...

Transport/tanker aircraft

A330 MRTT (1-9) [NATO]

Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...

Transport/tanker aircraft

A330 MRTT Follow-On (NATO)

Following operations in Libya and extensive analyses by the European Defence Agency (EDA), it was agreed at the NATO Summit in 2012 that the EDA ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Portugal VTLB

Programme Background The Portuguese Army planned to allocate funds for the procurement of 167 VTLBs during the Military Programming Law running from 2015 until 2026. ...

Guided munitions

Bonus

The Bofors 155 Bonus is a guided artillery round developed as a joint initiative between Bofors and Nexter.

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - tactical

Searcher Mk III

The Searcher Mk III is a multi-mission, fixed-wing tactical UAS used for ISTAR, artillery adjustment and damage assessment. Manufactured by Isreal Aerospace Industries, the platform ...

Land: air defence radar

RAT 31DL/M

The RAT 31DL/M is a tactical long-range radar operating in the L-band, designed to support NATO troops on peacekeeping missions. It can be deployed on ...

EO/IR systems

Mantis i23

AeroVironment’s Mantis i23 is a lightweight, compact EO/IR gimbal sensor suite, designed for its fleet of RQ-11B Raven UAS. The Mantis i23 is water-resistant and ...

Infrastructure - bridges

Logistic Support Bridge

The Mabey Logistic Support Bridge (LSB) is the lighter, stronger, modern successor of the original Bailey bridge used in World War II, says the company. ...

Surface-to-air missiles

RBS 70 missiles

The RBS 70 missile was produced to meet the requirements of the Swedish Army's short-range air defence needs. The missile is unique in being the ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE

Patroller

The Patroller is a long-endurance, multi-mission UAS manufactured by Safran Electronics & Defence. Designed to conduct ISR operations, the platform hosts a Euroflir 410 EO/IR pod and can ...

Air-to-surface missiles

AGM-88E AARGM

The AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) is a supersonic, medium-range, air-launched tactical missile compatible with US and allied strike aircraft. Designed to upgrade the AGM-88 ...

Transport/tanker aircraft

A330 MRTT

The 111t basic fuel capacity of the A330-200 airliner – from which the A330 is derived – enables the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) to ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - mini

Raven B / RQ-11

The Raven B, named the RQ-11 in US nomenclature, is a UAV that provides a low-altitude ISR capability for commercial and military applications. The system offers day/night aerial observation ...

Self-propelled guns

PzH 2000

The Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) was developed in the mid-1980s to meet a German Army requirement to replace its M109 SPHs. With the delivery of ...

Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small

Puma 3 AE

The Puma 3 All Environment (AE), or RQ-20 in US nomenclature, is the third generation of AeroVironment's small UAS.  The UAS is designed for reconnaissance and ...