According to Estonia’s Minister of Defence Kalle Laanet, today’s decision of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) to ratify the NATO Accession Protocols with Finland and Sweden will help pave the way for the two neighbouring countries to become members of the Alliance.

“It is important to note tha…

TAIPEI — The Taiwanese Navy’s first indigenous landing platform dock, the Yushan, sailed out to sea Wednesday (July 6).

The landing dock was an example of Taiwan’s policy to manufacture as many weapons systems inside the country as possible. It was built by CSBC Corporation, Taiwan and launched…

TRIESTE, Italy — In the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State of Qatar for Defence Affairs H.E. Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah and Italian Minister of Defense, Lorenzo Guerini, the delivery of the second OPV (Offshore Patrol Vessels) “Sheraouh”, ordered from Fincantieri by…

On 05 July 2022, the OCCAR-EA Director signed a contract amendment to the NVGs contract on behalf of the Belgian and German Customer Nations with the Consortium of Hensoldt Optronics GmbH and Theon Sensors SA.

The contract amendment activates the existing option of the supply of an additional 20…

No one doubts Ukraine’s courage in combatting the Russian invasion of their country, but courage alone can only go so far. Ukrainian service members need effective military capabilities at the right moments to defend their people.

Spotlight: Support for Ukraine

That is the mission of …

The Defence Capability Framework outlines the guiding principles that will inform our approach to investment decisions and the likely future priorities to address the enduring capability challenges.

It has been developed, in consultation with our industry partners, to be more transparent about ou…