defense spending

US Approves $1B Missile Sale to Australia

The United States announced the approval of a $1.04-billion sale of up to 200 each of AIM-120C and AIM-120D air-to-air missiles to Australia.

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Lithuania Buys Two Multi-Purpose Attack Boats From Finland

Lithuania has signed a contract to acquire two multi-purpose attack boats from Finnish manufacturer Marine Alutech Oy Ab.

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Sweden Acquires Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact Radar

Sweden has signed an agreement with Thales to procure the Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radar (GM200 MM/C).

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Royal Navy’s HMS Dauntless Engages Drone Threats in Live-Fire Exercise

The UK Royal Navy’s HMS Dauntless destroyer has carried out a live-fire exercise off the coast of Wales, engaging multiple drone threats.

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India Doubles K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Order From South Korea

India has expanded its order of South Korea’s K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers by an additional 100 units.

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New Zealand Unveils Major Military Overhaul

New Zealand will ramp up defense spending under a major military overhaul, pouring billions of dollars into missiles, cyber security, and drones.

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US Approves $64M Sale of M4A1 Assault Rifles to Ecuador

The US State Department has approved the sale of M4A1 carbine assault rifles to Ecuador in a deal valued at up to $64 million.

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Germany to Arm Military With Loitering Munitions for First Time: Report

Germany is reportedly set to equip its armed forces with loitering munitions for the first time amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region.

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Poland Aims to ‘Get Closer’ to 5% GDP Defense Spending Next Year

Poland aims to earmark around five percent of its economic output for military expenditure next year compared with 4.7 percent this year.

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Rubio Says US Committed to NATO – But Demands Allies Spend More

US told nervous NATO members that Washington remained committed to the alliance, but said they must agree to ramp up their spending.

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