Keywords: Military procurement


Poland leads global arms imports with record purchases in 2025

Poland emerged as the world’s largest importer of military equipment in 2025, recording an unprecedented level of arms purchases as Warsaw continued to expand and modernize its armed forces. According to estimates cited by Russia’s National Defense magazine and attributed to experts at the......

Portugal orders three Fincantieri-built FREMM frigates in €3 billion defense deal

Portugal has agreed to acquire three FREMM multi-mission frigates built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, in a deal estimated to be worth around €3 billion, strengthening both the Portuguese Navy and Europe's expanding defense industrial base. The agreement was announced by Italian Prime......

Delay in UK defence investment plan weighs on military supply chain

Britain's prolonged delay in publishing its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan has created growing uncertainty across the country's defence industrial base, with suppliers warning that postponed procurement decisions are disrupting investment and weakening domestic manufacturing capacity. The......

Indonesia strengthens defence capabilities as Rafale jets are delivered

Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its military capabilities as the country continues to modernize its armed forces amid growing geopolitical uncertainty in the region. President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia will further expand its defence capacity as the national air......

“Money alone does not build ships,” TKMS CEO says on Rival Rheinmetall bid for GNYK

German naval shipbuilder TKMS AG & Co KgaA has reacted cautiously to a competing acquisition interest from defense group Rheinmetall AG in the German Naval Yards (GNYK), a key shipyard involved in naval construction projects. The CEO of TKMS, Oliver Burkhard, emphasized that financial strength alone......

UK continues Ajax military vehicle programme after safety review

The government of the United Kingdom has decided to continue with the deployment of Ajax armoured vehicles following a safety review, despite earlier concerns over technical problems and soldier welfare during trials. Defence Readiness Minister Luke Pollard confirmed that limited testing of the vehicles......

Pentagon shake-up boosts opportunities for smaller AI companies

Small U.S. defense-focused artificial intelligence startups are seeing a surge of attention from military officials and investors following the Pentagon’s split with Anthropic. The move has highlighted the need for the Department of Defense to diversify its AI suppliers and reduce reliance on a......

India approves purchase of new air defense missiles from Russia

India has approved a major defense acquisition plan that includes the purchase of new air defense missile systems from Russia, signaling a continued strategic partnership between the two countries despite mounting geopolitical pressure. According to official sources, the Indian Ministry of Defense authorized......

Switzerland reduces planned F-35 purchases amid rising costs

Switzerland has decided to scale back its planned acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after a sharp increase in procurement costs, the federal government announced, citing the need to remain within the budget approved by voters. Initially, Switzerland had planned to purchase 36 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.......