BAE Systems Hägglunds has unveiled the CV90120-T light tank at the recent LAAD show in Rio-de-Janeiro, Brazil which is projected as a lighter, more versatile tanks compared the German Leopard 2A8. In January 2025, it was reported that the Slovak Ministry of Defense was interested in purchasing Swedish CV90120-T light tanks as an alternative to the expensive Leopard 2A8
Denmark has signed an agreement to acquire Mistral air defense missiles from France, which will be integrated into the Armys upcoming very short-range air defense system. The deal was reached during a state visit to France, where Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen accompanied King Frederik X and Queen Mary in business and defense discussions
Bulgarias first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet has arrived at the 3rd Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, the countrys Ministry of Defence announced on April 2
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The Vlissingen, the second mine countermeasures vessel (MCMV) of the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program and the first intended for the Royal Netherlands Navy, has started its first sea trials off Concarneau, France. The trials, which began on March 27, 2025, will assess the vessels propulsion, maneuverability, and overall performance before its scheduled delivery at the end of 2025
Japan has protested a record 92-hour presence of Chinese coast guard vessels in waters near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, while China claims it expelled four Japanese fishing boats from the area. China's coast guard stated that between March 21 and 24, it expelled four Japanese vessels from the waters surrounding the Diaoyu Islands
Argentina is reportedly evaluating medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Italy and Israel. Defense ministry officials are expected to inspect the Falco Xplorer and Falco Evo in Italy, as well as the IAI Heron in Israel, according to
Rheinmetall has started assembling equipment for the production of center fuselage sections for F-35A fighter jets, with full-scale production set to begin in April 2025. The German defense company shared a video on its social media platforms showing preparations at its manufacturing site
Dassault Aviation is positioning its Rafale fighter jet as an alternative for countries that have suspended their consideration of the F-35A, including Portugal and Canada, according to CEO Eric Trappier. Speaking to