- 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.
International Defense Industry Agenda 22 - 28 April 2024
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