France Changes Priorities in Defence Procurement
Many countries became concerned about a Russian attack in Ukraine. France, a country that is remote from Russia, is no exception.
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Defence Politics
Defence Politics
Finland and Estonia combine coastal anti-ship missile systems
Hanno Pevkur, Estonia’s minister of defence, stated that his nation would combine its coastal anti-ship missile system with Finland.
Country
Defence top 100: ASELSAN, TUSAŞ and Roketsan on the List
"Defense News Top 100" list announced Top 100 list. The revenues of defence companies have been increasing for six years.
Weapon / Missile
Four Countries will Acquire BrahMos Anti-Ship Missiles
BrahMos Aerospace CEO told TASS that about three or four countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East would buy the BrahMos missiles.
Weapon / Missile
German howitzers in Ukraine are showing signs of wear
According to Spiegel, some of the Panzerhaubitzen PzH-2000 155mm Howitzers need repairs after intensive fighting.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
Trilateral Memorandum in Madrid: Everyone is Happy
Madrid: Before the beginning of the NATO Summit, Turkiye, Finland, and Sweden held talks facilitated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Expo and Air Show
ILA 2022: German Navy Confirms Interest in MAWS
The Commander of the German Navy stated that the country maintains its interest in the joint Franco-German development program of the new MAWS.
Defence Politics
Sweden Declares Fighting Against Terrorism
Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ann Linde, presented a new Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag on June 10.
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland to negotiate with Turkiye for NATO
Sweden and Finland said that the Nordic countries would continue to talk with Turkiye about Ankara’s objections to their NATO membership bids.
Bilateral Relations
Swedish and Finnish Officials visit Ankara for NATO
Sweden and Finland’s applications for NATO membership will be held between two Baltic states and Turkiye at the Presidential Complex.
Land
Ukraine uses buggy with ATGM to hunt Russian tank
The 72nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian army has deployed a locally made buggy armed with the Corsar portable ATGM weapon system.
Air
The U.S. Delivers three Mi-17 to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reportedly received its first three Mi-17 utility helicopters due to military and security assistance from the United States.
Defence Politics
Turkiye negotiates Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO
Turkish authorities leaked their wish list to the public for the lifting of Finland and Sweden’s veto on NATO membership.
Defence Politics
Finland and Sweden submit NATO membership applications
Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO at allied headquarters, motivated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and kicking off a process.
Defence Politics
Sweden and Finland Announce their Wish to Join NATO
Following the Finnish government’s decision to apply for NATO Membership, the Swedish government has followed the same route.
Defence Politics
UK signs security pact with Sweden and Finland
The UK has agreed to mutual security pacts with Sweden and Finland, agreeing to come to their aid should either nation be attacked.
