Etiqueta: Armed forces
France will purchase 12 new CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from KNDS to be transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces
As part of an industrial forum in Kyiv, France confirmed a new contract with the company KNDS for the acquisition of 12 new CAESAR self-propelled howitzers intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The announcement was made yesterday by the French Minister of the Armed...
The Daniel Defense rifles and the standardization of the Argentine Armed Forces’ weaponry
With the intention of replacing the veteran FAL rifles, the Argentine Army has taken the first steps to realize a project that will culminate in the acquisition of a new assault rifle, which could lay the foundations for standardizing this type of equipment in...
The U.S. completed the delivery of the first Harpoon RGM-84L-4 coastal defense missiles to the Armed Forces of Taiwan
Over the weekend, the United States finalized the delivery of the first Harpoon RGM-84L-4 missiles acquired by the Armed Forces of Taiwan, enhancing their coastal defense capabilities in response to tensions with China. Specifically, this delivery includes a total of 32 launchers and 128...
New Pantsir-S air defense systems for the Russian Armed Forces
Yesterday, the Russian state corporation Rostec reported the delivery of a new batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems for the Russian Armed Forces, as part of the 2024 State Defense Order. These platforms were built by the Tula Instrument Design Bureau and were delivered...
Peru seeks to move forward with the purchase of 20 new helicopters for its Armed Forces to face natural disasters
The forest fires that devastated large areas of the Peruvian highlands and jungle, causing 21 deaths, have accelerated the decision-making process at the Ministry of Defense (Mindef) regarding the purchase of aircraft for the Armed Forces to face disasters.
The head of the sector, Walter...
The Chinese Armed Forces conducted a test launch of one of their ballistic missiles in the Pacific
Yesterday, the Rocket Force of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China conducted a new test launch of one of its intercontinental ballistic missiles in the Pacific Ocean. The missile, which carried a simulated warhead, accurately struck its target. This was reported by the...
Portugal confirmed the dispatch of its Russian Ka-32 helicopters to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces
During the first week of this month, the Ministry of Defense of Portugal completed the shipment of Russian Kamov Ka-32 helicopters configured for firefighting to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. These helicopters had been committed in 2022 by the then Minister Helena Carreiras. The...
France and Italy confirm the purchase of new SAMP/T air defense systems for their armed forces
The governments of France and Italy have ordered the purchase of new SAMP/T air defense systems for their armed forces to protect against hypersonic missiles and short- to medium-range ballistic missiles. The system is 100% European, aimed at strengthening air defenses against threats to...
