International Defense Industry Agenda 22 - 28 April 2024
Sweden-based think tank SIPRI announced that global military spending will reach 2 trillion 443 billion dollars in 2023.
France and Germany signed a "responsibility-sharing agreement" on the joint production of battle tanks.
The UK announced that it will increase its defense spending to 2.5 percent of gross domestic product by 2030.
Russia announced the resumption of mass production of 1250 horsepower GTD-1250 engines for T-80BVM tanks.
India successfully tested its 250-kilometer range ballistic missile.
Czech Republic-based defense industry companies announced that they will be involved in the production of Leopard 2A8 tanks for European countries.
German shipping company Thyssenkrupp launched the 4th submarine it produced for Singapore with a ceremony.
The US State Department approves a $1 billion 275 million sale of long-range radar-guided missiles to Poland.
BrahMos, a joint company between India and Russia, delivered supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines.
Spain announced that it will purchase NASAMS air defense systems from Norway-based defense company Kongsberg.
The US Army received the first M10 Booker armored combat vehicle manufactured by General Dynamics.
Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said that S-500 air defense systems will be included in the army's inventory next year.
Swedish defense company SAAB delivered the fourth Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft GlobalEye to the United Arab Emirates.
French aviation company Dassault Aviation delivered 6 Rafale fighter jets to Croatia.
South Korean company Hanwha Ocean announced that it will produce two new unmanned naval vehicles that will perform mine warfare and reconnaissance missions for the South Korean Navy.
NATO Support and Procurement Agency approves the framework agreement for the purchase of the first Small ASW Systems in NATO history.
The Polish Ministry of Defense signs a contract with South Korea for the procurement of additional K239 MLRS systems.
Austria and the Netherlands sign a memorandum of understanding to modernize their air fleets.
The French nuclear submarine Tourville reaches a new milestone with the commissioning of its nuclear boiler room.
The Polish Ministry of Defence signed a $14 million deal with Polish defense industry company WB Group for the purchase of seven FlyEye unmanned aerial vehicle systems.
