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Croatian Army takes delivery of first Bradley IFVs

Jan 16, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

The Croatian Army has formally taken delivery of an initial batch of four US-donated Bradley M2A2 ODS infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The Bradley M2A2 ODS IFVs are being donated by the United States, with a contract finalized at the end of January 2022. The total financial value of this contract amounts to USD 196.4 million.
Raytheon to replenish Dutch Patriot air defence system

Jan 16, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has secured a contract valued at USD 529 million to provide the Netherlands with a Patriot air and missile defence system fire unit along with associated equipment to facilitate the replacement of a Patriot fire unit that was previously donated to Ukraine. Raytheon stated that the direct commercial sales contract includes a single fire unit consisting of a radar, launchers, command and control stations, and other support equipment.
Senop to supply additional light intensifiers to Finnish Defence Forces

Jan 16, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) are set to acquire additional EVA M light intensifiers from Senop in a deal worth EUR 19.9 million, with delivery scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The acquisition is based on a military optronics framework agreement established last year with the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Agency and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
German military given green light to shoot down drones

Jan 15, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

The German government has approved a proposal permitting the military to intercept and destroy drones operating above critical infrastructure and military facilities. The decision follows multiple reports of suspicious drone activity in the vicinity of key installations.
Italy to procure Skynex air defence systems

Jan 15, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

Rheinmetall announced on 15 January that the company has received an order to deliver Skynex air defence systems to the Italian Army. An initial order for a Skynex system valued at EUR 73 million has been placed with Rheinmetall Italia. The contract also includes an option for the procurement of three additional systems, amounting to a total of EUR 204 million. The anticipated delivery of the pilot system is set for completion in the second quarter of 2026.
Switzerland to join PESCO Military Mobility project

Jan 14, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

The Council of the European Union has granted approval for Switzerland’s request to join the PESCO project Military Mobility, commonly known as the “Military Schengen”. According to the EU Council, Switzerland’s involvement aligns with the established criteria and will contribute substantial value to the project. The Netherlands, serving as the coordinator, is now empowered to formally extend an invitation to Switzerland.
4 SCOTS sharpen skills ahead of NATO deployment

Jan 12, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

Members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland have been sharpening their combat skills ahead of Exercise Steadfast Dart. Sixty personnel from B Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS) engaged in live fire and tactical exercises at Warcop Ranges in Cumbria, England.
Dynamit Nobel Defence to supply reactive armour for Germany's Puma IFVs

Jan 10, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

In December 2024, the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) finalized a framework agreement with Dynamit Nobel Defence (DND) to facilitate the flexible procurement of reactive protection modules for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) over the next few years. The framework agreement will facilitate the Bundeswehr’s swift and flexible procurement of reactive protection modules in the forthcoming years.
GE Aerospace to supply 210 T700 engines for Poland's Apache Guardian helicopters

Jan 9, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

GE Aerospace has been contracted to deliver 210 T700 engines to power the 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters ordered by the Polish Armed Forces. The engine order is based on a cooperative agreement established in August 2024 between GE Aerospace and the Polish Ministry of National Defence.
Sweden orders 44 Leopard 2A8 MBTs from KNDS

Jan 9, 2025 | defencetoday.com | Neil D Ritchie

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has entered into a contract with KNDS Germany for the delivery of 44 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs) for the Swedish Army. FMV has also engaged KNDS for the modernization initiative for Sweden’s Leopard 2 fleet which has been expanded to encompass all 110 Swedish units.