Romania picks Turkish armored vehicles in $940 million dealThe Romanian government aims to have most of the 1,000-plus vehicles Cobra II vehicles manufactured in Romania.7 days ago
Ukrainian officials eye export potential of pent-up weapons expertiseThe country’s defense industry is obliged by law to supply its entire output to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, keeping innovations local for now.3 weeks ago
Poland buys 96 Apache helicopters to boost attack capabilitiesOnce the 96 aircraft are delivered, the Polish military will be the Apache’s second largest user in the world, preceded only by the U.S. military.
Slovenia picks howitzers, air defense systems and armored vehiclesLjubljana aims to secure funds from the European Union to finance “the construction of joint military capabilities” together with other member states.
Slovakia’s F-16 top-up plans reopen political battles over Ukraine aidThe country's Moscow-friendly government has walked back on a combat-helicopter deal for Bell AH-1Z Vipers, championed by the previous Cabinet.
Poland, Ukraine move to link arms industries, coordinate air defensesA new security pact envisions a scenario in which Warsaw defense officials can intercept Poland-bound Russian drones and missiles over Ukraine.
Romania to buy 54 howitzers from South Korea’s Hanwha AerospaceOther bidders reportedly included Germany’s Krauss-Maffei Wegmann with the Panzerhaubitze 2000 and Turkey's BMC with its T-155 Fırtına.
Eyes on Ukraine, demand for tanks is bubbling up in Eastern EuropeGerman, South Korean and American manufacturers are intensively competing for orders of tanks from some Eastern European governments.
Lockheed offers Polish industry a seat at its rocket launcher tableLockheed Martin is offering Poland’s defense industry an opportunity to participate in the production of guided multiple-launch rocket systems.
Poland buys missiles for hitting targets spotted by radar balloonsThe new buy is part of a plan to fortify Poland's borders with Russia and Belarus, with sensors watching for threats as far as 1,000 kilometers away.
Poland’s leading defense group angles for European tank projectAmid the plethora of European Union tank initiatives, the ouverture by PGZ serves as a political signal that Polish industry wants a seat at the table.
Poland spends $1 billion on US-made surveillance aerostatsLeaders in Warsaw plan to field high-flying sensors to monitor threats on land, in the air and at sea.