Defense Brief Editorial
US Global Hawks begin arriving in Japan
US Pacific Air Forces has begun positioning RQ-4 Global Hawks from Guam at the Yokota Air Base in Japan.
Israeli forces receive first serially-produced Eitan wheeled AFVs
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have taken delivery of the first serially-produced Eitan armored fighting vehicles (AFV) from the defense ministry's Directorate...
Patria to deliver Nemo mortars for new Swedish artillery boats
Finnish defense technology company Patria has revealed it will be supplying its Nemo turreted 120 mm systems for the Swedish military's ...
First converted Boeing 737 airliner joins US Marine Corps service
Also known as C-40A post conversion, the aircraft will serve a logistics role in USMC service.
Czech Republic, Sweden finalize $2.2B deal for CV90 vehicles
The Czech Republic has officially become the ninth member of the CV90 user group.
US Navy sets up another task force in the Middle East
The US-led multinational partnership, Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), has established a new task force aimed at boosting operational capabilities to enhance maritime...
Estonia, Latvia negotiating joint buy of German Iris-T air defense systems
Estonia and Latvia are planning a joint purchase of Iris-T SLM air defense system and will be launching negotiations with the German...
Austal nabs potential $3.2B deal for new US Navy surveillance ships
On the same day of the T-AGOS 25 contract award, the US Navy exercised an option for the fourth Constellation-class frigate.
Netherlands buys PULS rocket launchers in first bilateral deal with Israel
Israel and the Netherlands have signed their first bilateral military agreement that will see Israeli company Elbit Systems deliver Precise & Universal...
Qatar receives final Al Zubarah-class corvette from Italy’s Fincantieri
The Qatari defense ministry has taken delivery of its fourth and final Al Zubarah-class corvette built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri under a...
