Yearly Archive: 2022

West Ramps Up Arms Production As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles

West Ramps Up Arms Production As Ukraine Burns Through Stockpiles

WASHINGTON — Western governments are mobilizing their arms manufacturers to ramp up production and replenish stockpiles heavily diminished by supplying Ukraine’s six-month-old battle against Russia’s invasion.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced this week a meeting of senior national …

Swiss MoD Releases Long-Term Procurement Plans

Swiss MoD Releases Long-Term Procurement Plans

BERN — Based on the initial findings from the Ukraine war, and in view of the growth in the defense budget decided by Parliament and supported by the Federal Council, the military has updated its investment plans for the coming years and intends to bring certain projects forward.

The following…

Berlin Blocks Delivery of Refurbished Marder IFVs to Ukraine

Berlin Blocks Delivery of Refurbished Marder IFVs to Ukraine

The calls for Germany to supply tanks and armored personnel carriers to Ukraine are getting louder and louder. The armaments company Rheinmetall has now refurbished 16 Marder infantry combat vehicles – but the export license is missing.

The armaments group Rheinmetall has largely restored 16 Mard…

France Eyes Selling Submarines to Philippines

France Eyes Selling Submarines to Philippines

MANILA — France is eyeing to sell submarines to the Philippines, saying it is ready to partner with the Southeast Asian country to help it acquire its submarine fleet.

French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz said his country is ready to work with the Philippines and help it protect its sovereignty and…

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