2023
DEFEA 2023: US Army showcases advanced weapons systems and combat vehicles
During the three days of DEFEA 2023 a defense exhibition in Greece, the U.S. Army showcased a wide array of combat vehicles, artillery systems, and...
South Korea speeding up KTSSM-II missile development for Chunmoo K239 MLRS
In a tweet posted on May 11, Mason reports that over 200 Chunmoo K239 MLRS units are already deployed by the ROK Army. The South Korean government ...
Israel and Montenegro sign GTG defense exports agreement involving Elbit Systems Spear mortar systems
Elbit Systems has been awarded a contract valued at approximately 20 million Euros, as part of a defense export agreement signed between the Israel...
Germany bolsters Ukraine Defense with new €2.7 billion military aid package
On Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Geman Government announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth more than 2.7 billion Euros, including main ...
German company Rheinmetall joins forces with Ukraine's Ukroboronprom to strengthen National Defense Industry
German defense giant company Rheinmetall and Ukraine's state-owned defense corporation, Ukroboronprom, have inked a strategic cooperation agreement...
Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirms plan to order locally-made T-84 Oplot tanks
A video released on Facebook on May 12, 2023, reveals that Oleksii Rezikov, the Ukrainian Defence Minister, has personally tested the domestically-...
Belgium offers new package of military and financial aid to Ukraine
On Friday, May 12, the Belgian government decided to adopt a new package of support measures for Ukraine. This aid comes in a context where Ukraine...
German-modified M903 Patriot launcher successfully launches Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE Interceptor
A German-modified M903 launcher successfully launched a Lockheed Martin Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor in a flight tes...
Ukrainian army operating Peruvian CW-40D ISR drones jointly produced with Chinese company Jouav
As reported by UAS Vision, in January 2023, the armed forces of Ukraine and Peru acquired CW-40D intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (IS...
DGA qualifies new standard of French army SPRAT fast bridge laying system
In a tweet posted on May 11, the French DGA procurement agency announced that it qualified CNIM’s modernized SPRAT (Système de Pose Rapide de Travu...
How does UK's donated Storm Shadow cruise missiles enhance Ukraine's defense against Russian Forces?
On May 11, 2023, the British Government confirmed the delivery of the Storm Shadow long-range cruise missile to Ukraine. The missile deployment occ...
DEFEA 2023: American-made M1117 armored vehicle now fully operational with Hellenic Army
The American-made M1117 also nicknamed Guardian, a 4x4 armored vehicle is now fully operational with the Hellenic Army. A Greek army M1117 was disp...
DEFEA 2023: US M142 HIMARS proves a game changer in the war in Ukraine against Russian Armed Forces
The United States Army showcased the M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) at DEFEA 2023, a defense exhibition in Greece. This system...
DEFEA 2023: Rafael from Israel unveils SPYDER All-in-One new era of air defense missile system
In a significant development that promises to redefine the air defense paradigm, the Israeli company Rafael has introduced at DEFEA 2023, a defense...
DEFEA 2023: SAS Technology from Greece unveils SARISA SRS-1A drone able to fire 70mm rockets
The Greek company S.A.S. Technology unveils at DEFEA 2023, a defense exhibition that was held in Greece, a quadcopter drone able to fire 70mm rocke...
DEFEA 2023: Greek defence industry receives major boost through local production of Irix loitering munition
Greek state defence company, Hellenic Defence Systems (EAS) and Paramount Industries Greece on May 9 signed a strategic partnership for the local p...
DEFEA 2023: Day 2 summary at International Defense Exhibition Athens Greece
Day 2 for Army Recognition Editorial Team at DEFEA 2023, the International Defense Exhibition that takes place in Athens, Greece from 9 to 11 May 2...
DEFEA 2023: MBDA to conduct mid-life refurbishment of SCALP missiles for Hellenic Air Force
MBDA strengthens its close relationship with Greece with a contract for mid-life refurbishment (MLR) of the SCALP missiles of the Hellenic Air Forc...
Czech Republic bolsters Ukraine's Air Defense with donation of two 2K12 Kub air defense missile systems
On Wednesday 10 May 2023, the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, announced that the Czech Republic would transfer two 2K12 Kub (NATO Code...
DEFEA 2023: Leonardo offers integrated approach to security of Mediterranean Basin
Leonardo is able to offer complete and multi-domain safety and security solutions, to help ensure the progress and well-being of the Mediterranean ...
