The Greek government has officially finalized its intention to procure 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft by signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) through a U.S. government Foreign Military Sale. The agreement also includes an option for an additional 20 aircraft. “We are excited to welcome Greece into the F-35 enterprise,” said […] The post Greece seals deal for 20 F-35 fighter jets first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

For the first time, Chinese and Russian strategic bombers entered the U.S. Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) simultaneously, coming within approximately 200 miles of sovereign U.S. airspace. This unprecedented joint patrol was conducted on July 25, 2024, and marked a notable escalation in air operations near U.S. territory. Analyst Ian Ellis noted on X […] The post Details emerge on Chinese, Russian bombers near Alaska first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully destroyed a Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system in the Kherson region. The destruction was documented with photos of the charred remains of the system, published by the Militarniy. It is speculated that the system was hit by a high-precision GMLRS missile, causing the subsequent blaze. The “Russia No Context” Telegram […] The post Ukrainian troops destroy Russian Pantsir-S1 air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

On July 24, 2024, President Peter Pellegrini visited the Ministry of Defense in Bratislava, underscoring the urgent need for substantial financial investments in Slovakia’s defense capabilities. Accompanied by Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák and Chief of the General Staff Zmek, President Pellegrini inspected the first Slovak BOV 8×8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) based on the Finnish […] The post Slovakia unveils first BOV 8×8 fighting vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Lithuania, in collaboration with Poland and two other European countries, has applied for partial funding from the European Union to jointly purchase Piorun short-range mobile air defense systems. According to a press release from the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Lithuania, this initiative aims to leverage the European Defense Industrial Development Programme […] The post Lithuania, Poland to jointly buy Piorun air defense systems first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

A group of aviation enthusiasts in Ukraine, known as Fuselage Creations, has found a unique way to support their country’s armed forces. They have transformed the remnants of Russian combat aircraft into souvenir keychains. These keychains are being sold overseas, with the proceeds going towards procuring equipment and vehicles for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The latest […] The post Ukrainians turn Wagner’s Su-24 debris into keychains first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

At a ceremony on July 24, 2024, Rheinmetall handed over the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) produced at the Zalaegerszeg site in Hungary to the Hungarian armed forces. Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky represented the Hungarian government at the event. Dr. Björn Bernhard, Head of Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Europe, and Paul Walf, CEO of […] The post Hungary receives first locally produced KF41 fighting vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S. Army’s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, assigned to Bravo Battery, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participated in a comprehensive training exercise at Fort Cavazos, Texas, on July 24, 2024. THAAD is a highly mobile, rapidly deployable system designed to intercept and destroy short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles during their terminal […] The post US Army conducts THAAD drill in Texas first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Roman Shimonov, CEO and Founder of Roshel – Smart Armored Vehicles, has revealed the company’s recent production achievements. The milestones highlight the company’s commitment to its mission and the scale of its operations. Roshel has successfully produced 184 units across seven variations, destined for three different locations. Over 300,000 parts have been manufactured in a […] The post Roshel achieves key production goals in armored vehicle sector first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

GM Defense Canada, a subsidiary of GM Defense, has been awarded a C$35.8 million contract by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for the delivery of 90 light tactical vehicles (LTVs). The contract includes an option for an additional 18 LTVs, along with training, technical manuals, and additional vehicle content sourced from Canadian companies. As part […] The post Canadian army to receive 90 tactical vehicles from GM Defense first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more