Europe faces return of landmines as defence against Putin

Britain and its European allies must urgently regain the ability to deploy landmines if they are to be able to counter the “terrifying” threat posed by Russia, experts have warned. Finland, a new member of Nato in the wake of Read More …

EU unveils $840 billion “ReArm Europe” plan to boost defense spending

European Union leadership announced a plan Tuesday to shore up the continent’s collective defense by significantly boosting military spending, hours after President Trump said the U.S. was suspending all its military aid to Ukraine. “We are in an era of Read More …

Indian Army procures critical CBRN defence equipment

Indian Army has signed a contract for procurement of 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems, under the Buy Indian (IDDM) category. This will give a boost to the government’s Atamnirbharta drive since more than 80 per cent Read More …

UK hikes defense spending to 2.5 percent by cutting aid

The United Kingdom will increase defense spending to 2.5 percent of GDP from 2027 by cutting the international development budget, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Tuesday. Starmer was speaking ahead of his visit to Washington, D.C. to meet United States Read More …

FBI CJIS Somalia ABIS RFI FY 2025

This sources sought is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Information Technology Acquisition Unit (ITAU) for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s Somalia Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS). The FBI seeks interested parties with viable solutions capable of meeting Read More …

Iceland joins in funding Danish model for Ukrainian weapons production

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has expressed gratitude to Iceland for its recent contribution to producing Ukrainian weapons under the Danish model. Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday, 7 January. During their meeting, Sybiha thanked Read More …

US announces $988 million military aid package for Ukraine

The United States unveiled a $988 million aid package of new arms and equipment to Ukraine for its ongoing fight against Russia’s invasion on Saturday. The package nearly halves the available $2.21 billion remaining in Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative as Read More …

Norway to join direct financing of Ukrainian weapons production

Norway will join the “Danish format” of support – direct financing of Ukrainian arms and equipment production. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov wrote this in a post on his Facebook page, Ukrinform reports. “During my visit to Oslo, I reached Read More …

Gibraltar: Tender For The Supply, Installation & Maintenance Of ECAC Approved Explosive Detection

Tender For The Supply, Installation & Maintenance Of ECAC Approved Explosive Detection Systems For Cabin Baggage & Security Scanners To Screen Passengers At Gibraltar Airport Contracting Authority – Gibraltar Air Terminal Ltd is inviting bids from economic operators for the Read More …

Estonia concludes framework contracts to buy equipment designed for special forces

The Estonian Center for Defense Investment (RKIK) has entered into framework contracts on behalf of the defense forces and the Rescue Board for the acquisition of clothing and special equipment designed for special units, on the basis of which it Read More …

Lithuania’s MoD presents fortifications plan, focus on mines and counter-mobility parks

Lithuania will start building permanent border fortification at two locations in September and the first counter-mobility park will be opened at the end of August, Defence Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas has said. “On August 22, we will invite you all to Read More …

Switzerland: Detection of improvised explosive devices – armasuisse takes part in a European Defence Agency project

Bern, 17.07.2024 – Improvised explosive devices are set to be able to be detected quicker and more reliably in the future. The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse is taking part in a European Defence Agency (EDA) research project on Read More …

Scanna Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of VisiConsult’s VCsecurity Business

Press Release July 11, 2024 – London, UK – Scanna, a global leader in portable security X-ray systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of VisiConsult’s VCsecurity business, reinforcing Scanna’s position at the forefront of security solutions. The integration of Read More …

It’s Time to Learn How to Blow Things Up Again

Western governments’ rapidly growing defense spending sounds like a straightforward equation: More spending equals more weapons. But skilled weapons workers are in short supply, especially explosives experts, and without a sufficiently big bang behind them, even the most sophisticated weaponry Read More …

Competition To Supply Ukraine With FPV Drones Gets Underway

A multi-national effort to provide Kyiv with additional first-person view (FPV) drones has officially begun, thanks to the launch of an industry competition. Led by the United Kingdom, the competition will dish out funds to successful bidders in hopes of Read More …

North Carolina: Charlotte City Council approves new bomb suit for CMPD

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is getting a new bomb suit. Charlotte City Council voted Monday to buy a new bomb suit ensemble to replace an old one. CMPD currently has five of them. Bomb technicians wear the suits for protection Read More …

No. 1 threat: Drone attacks prompt urgent $500 million request from Pentagon

Drone attacks have become the No. 1 threat to U.S. troops deployed abroad, prompting a $500 million urgent request to help erect defenses. Cheap, easy to use, and hard to defend against, drones toting explosives pose risks to troops akin Read More …