2023
Nigeria Acquires Turkish BAHA and TOGAN Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs
On August 30, 2023, the Nigerian Armed Forces acquired TOGAN and BAHA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish defense companies. This acquisit...
New pictures released of Ethiopia's Pantsir-S2 and ST-68UM radar systems
On August 28, 2023, new images surfaced on Russian social media platforms about the air defense systems employed by the Ethiopian Armed Forces. The...
New Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGV Produced in Russia
A tweet from Samuel Bendett dated August 29, 2023, describes a Russian DIY Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) capable of carrying up to 100 kg with a tw...
Spanish marines acquire new AXMC precision rifles in .338 caliber
On August 25, 2023, the Spanish Marine Infantry finalized a deal for the purchase of 25 AXMC precision rifles. Manufactured by the British company ...
Spanish army setting up King Alfonso XIII ‘brigade of the future’ follwing lessons of war in Ukraine
Based on the observation of the course of battles in Ukraine, Spanish strategists conclude that a deep reform of the army structure was necessary, ...
Spotlight on CPA10: Understanding France's Special Forces Unit Amidst Tragedy in Iraq
On August 29, 2023, the French government announced the tragic loss of a French soldier from the CPA10 (10th Air Parachute Commando) during a missi...
Russian company Roboavia to launch drone production for Russian army in Rostov-on-Don
According to an article on topwar.ru, Valentin Kiselev, who heads the Moscow office of Roboavia, a Russian company specializing in drone developmen...
SmartShooter Smash counter-drone technology sets sights on Australia
On August 28, 2023, SmartShooter, a company specializing in fire control systems, announced the launch of its new Australian branch, SMASH Australi...
Ukrainian company Bronetehnika delivers first batch of 122mm shells to the army
On August 25, 2023, Ukrainian company Bronetehnika LLC delivered the first batch of 1,000 122mm fragmentation artillery shells to the army. These s...
Bulgaria to buy 3D radars to improve airspace surveillance
On August 24, an interdepartmental meeting was held in Bulgaria to discuss the acquisition of 7 new 3D radars for modernizing the country's armed f...
Poongsan from South Korea develops 155 mm extended range projectile
On August 29, Poongsan Corp., a prominent copper smelter and defense equipment manufacturer in South Korea, revealed a significant achievement. Acc...
Iranian Tactical Sayyad new air defense missile system can engage 12 targets simultaneously
As reported by Tanim News Agency, Iran has unveiled its indigenous 'Tactical Sayyad' air defense system, boasting advanced capabilities for target ...
Canadian army to possibly select Thales Australia's Hawkei PMV as Light Utility Vehicle
On August 28, 2023, photos were posted on Twitter by @SolarMare, showcasing the Thales Hawkei PMV (Protected Mobility Vehicle) undergoing cold weat...
Rheinmetall welcomes German-Australian letter of cooperation for purchase of over 100 Boxer CRV combat vehicles for German Army
Rheinmetall has welcomed the signing of a German-Australian letter of cooperation for the planned production of Boxer combat vehicles in Australia ...
Spanish Army Increases Ammunition Stocks with 17 000 120mm Mortar Munitions
On August 29, 2023, the Spanish Army initiated a new tender. This procurement involves the purchase of 17,000 high-explosive 120mm mortar grenades,...
Colombian Armed Forces adopt new Hunter TR-12-23 MRAP vehicles
According to an article by InfoDefensa on August 28, 2023, the Colombian Armed Forces have initiated the process of introducing a new armored vehic...
Osprea Logistics sends batch of Mamba MK7 MRAP to West African country
According to a recent post on LinkedIn, Osprea Logistics has dispatched an additional shipment of Mamba MK7 vehicles to an undisclosed country in W...
Spain investing EUR 208 Mn to modernize Leopard 2A4 tanks
On August 22, 2023, Spain announced a substantial investment of over €2 billion in its ground forces, the Ejército de Tierra, with a specific budge...
Indian CRPF Central Reserve Police Force operates WhAP 8×8 Armoured vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir
The Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has received new Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platforms (WhAP) for anti-terror operations in Jammu an...
South Korea approves 4th batch of 150 K2 Black Panther tanks
According to a tweet by Mason published on August 27, 2023, the South Korean government has approved the procurement of a fourth batch comprising 1...
