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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kutarba: Indeed, thanks to money from SAFE, Poland will make purchases in the USA

Poland's acquisition of funds from the EU SAFE program is set to enable significant military purchases from the U.S., which could impact the upcoming political landscape.

Mar 3 • 06:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Trump Excludes AI Company Anthropic from Procurement Due to Military Use Dispute

Trump has ordered the immediate halt of technology utilization from AI company Anthropic by federal agencies following their refusal to comply with military use requests from the Department of Defense.

Feb 28 • 02:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

SAFE Act Passed. What Will the President Do?

Poland's parliament approved participation in the SAFE military procurement program, which now awaits the president's signature.

Feb 27 • 14:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Experts: It's Time for a Mature, Bipartisan Discussion on the Defense Procurement System

Poland is undertaking an unprecedented defense modernization program in response to real security threats, prompting a need for a systematic reflection on its procurement system.

Feb 27 • 09:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Drones for the Bundeswehr: The Authority of the Tightwads May Yet Backfire

The German government's budget constraints in military procurement could eventually jeopardize national defense capabilities.

Feb 26 • 14:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will supply military rolling stock for PKP Cargo?

The Polish Ministry of National Defence plans to support PKP Cargo's purchase of railway rolling stock worth 400 million PLN, aiming to acquire locomotives and heavy-duty platforms for military logistics.

Feb 26 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Procurement of Drones: This Is Not Kamikaze

Germany's defense policy has moved forward rapidly with the approval of a significant procurement of 'kamikaze drones' to enhance military capabilities.

Feb 25 • 17:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Procurement of drones: This is not kamikaze

Germany's defense policy has rapidly approved the procurement of "kamikaze drones," marking a significant financial commitment and a strategic shift in military capabilities.

Feb 25 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

F-39 Gripen Fighters Begin Operation to Protect Airspace in Brasília

Brazil has officially begun using its F-39 Gripen fighter jets to defend Brasília since October 24, nearly 12 years after their procurement agreement.

Feb 25 • 01:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Conspiracy Uncovered in the Russian Armed Forces

A conspiracy involving inflated pricing in procurement for hygiene supplies in the Russian Armed Forces has been uncovered, leading to an investigation that has caused damages exceeding two billion rubles.

Feb 23 • 21:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Theon: New delivery order of night vision systems for the United States Marine Corps

Theon announces a new order for the delivery of night vision systems to the US Marine Corps under a long-term partnership.

Feb 18 • 09:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The military paid in advance for 'unique' drones to a failing company. They never arrived.

The Czech military made an advance payment for drones from a company that is now bankrupt, raising concerns about military procurement practices.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'India will have to find some ways to compensate Russia' in defense procurement pivot, expert says

During a three-day visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to India, discussions centered on expanding military cooperation and a potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal between France and India.

Feb 16 • 22:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Bundeswehr: Pistorius’ Drone Deal and the Unclear Role of Investor Peter Thiel

Germany's defense minister is seeking approval for a significant procurement of kamikaze drones for the Bundeswehr, raising concerns about the involvement of investor Peter Thiel.

Feb 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

South American country still undecided on American aircraft purchase for defense

Peru's military authorities are analyzing the selection of a combat aircraft essential for modernizing their Air Force amidst ongoing discussions with the U.S.

Feb 14 • 19:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Czechs Should Have Already Started Firing from New Guns. The Huge Purchase Has Stalled, and the Minister Remains Silent

The Czech military's planned testing of new Caesar howitzers has been delayed, jeopardizing the delivery timeline and leaving the army reliant on outdated equipment.

Feb 14 • 15:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In the case of Sławomir Cenckiewicz, a tried and tested lockpick is being used

Controversy continues over Sławomir Cenckiewicz's participation in the National Security Council meeting despite his lack of access to classified information due to ongoing legal proceedings.

Feb 12 • 17:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

More arms purchases for Ukraine under NATO-led PURL initiative on the way, US ambassador says

The US ambassador to NATO announced that further military aid for Ukraine will be provided under the NATO-led PURL initiative, which facilitates the procurement of essential military equipment and ammunition.

Feb 10 • 18:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Army Organization Turned. Babiš's Company Cancelled the Signed Contract Worth Millions

A military organization in Czechia has cancelled a lucrative contract with a bakery owned by politician Andrej Babiš, following concerns of conflict of interest.

Feb 10 • 17:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukraine Forced to Sell Its Weapons: "Reuters" Reveals Details

The ongoing war has spurred a boom in Ukraine's defense industry, leading to the establishment of numerous small manufacturers since the Russian invasion in 2022.

Feb 10 • 09:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PGZ: These are not showcase purchases

The Polish Ministry of National Defense is making rational and ambitious plans for military procurement to meet the actual needs of the armed forces, according to Arkadiusz Bąk, the first vice-president of PGZ.

Feb 9 • 20:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

EU Loans for the Military. Will SAFE Be Delayed by Politics?

Poland is considering EU loans under the SAFE mechanism, raising political concerns about potential limitations on military procurement and repayment challenges.

Feb 9 • 03:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Intercept: America Signs Largest Deal to Purchase Banned Cluster Munitions from Israel

The U.S. has entered into a $210 million deal to buy advanced cluster munitions from Israel, marking an unprecedented shift in military procurement.

Feb 7 • 13:50 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Head of Ukraine's biggest military charity joins Defence Procurement Agency supervisory board

Taras Chmut, the head of the Come Back Alive foundation, has been appointed to the supervisory board of Ukraine's Defence Procurement Agency.

Feb 5 • 15:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Training has begun – Colonel reveals the price range of mines and makes a request to companies

The Finnish Army has commenced training for infantry mines and is seeking to procure various new mines quickly, following Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty on January 10th.

Feb 3 • 15:20 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
Crime & Justice

Five suspects arrested in Germany for illicit procurement of military equipment for Russia

German prosecutors have arrested five individuals suspected of forming a criminal organization to illegally procure military equipment for Russian companies, including citizens from Germany, Ukraine, and Russia.

Feb 2 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Civic-Military Schools Begin Operating in SP Without Uniforms for Students

Civic-military schools in São Paulo are set to operate without providing uniforms for students, a year later than planned, as the procurement process is still underway.

Feb 2 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The US accelerates towards the war of the future: revolution in military procurement

The United States is rapidly making significant moves to prepare for a potential large-scale conflict, focusing on streamlining bureaucratic practices to innovate and enhance defense capabilities.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Will Milanović respond? Plenković will soon address the media

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković is set to address the media following a government session, where he is expected to comment on President Zoran Milanović's recent statements regarding the procurement of Rafale fighter jets and the equipping of the Croatian military.

Jan 14 • 10:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Plenković rejected Milanović's criticism that France 'dumped' used Rafales on Croatia

Prime Minister Andrej Plenković dismissed President Zoran Milanović's criticism that France sold used Rafale jets to Croatia while selling new ones to Serbia, stating that the president does not participate in military procurement.

Jan 12 • 20:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

We are investing billions and completely transforming defense forces, bringing an overview of all key procurements by 2030.

Croatia's military modernization plan, initiated with a strategic partnership with France and a deal for Rafale fighter jets, outlines significant investments aimed at transforming its defense forces by 2030.

Jan 12 • 11:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Milanović: The French sold us used planes and new ones to Serbia

President Zoran Milanović criticized the government's military aid to Ukraine and the procurement of foreign weapons, while claiming it is obstructing the construction of Croatian patrol boats.

Jan 9 • 19:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Engineers, missile strikes and high technology: can Ukraine produce more weapons in 2026?

The article discusses Ukraine's significant investment in weapon procurement, which has reached nearly one trillion hryvnias this year, and raises questions about the country's capacity for domestic military production in the future.

Jan 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Impressive military procurement is pointless if the HV will lack so many personnel

The article discusses the inefficacy of significant military acquisitions made by Croatia's armed forces if they continue to face severe personnel shortages.

Jan 4 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A high-tech shield to defend Italy. Here are the new destroyers for the Navy

Italy has officially started the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers, referred to as Ddx, with a total budget of approximately 2.7 billion euros and a projected start date of February 18, 2026.

Dec 31 • 13:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Redistribution of 235.7 million euros for howitzers and tanks

Croatia today received its largest individual payment from Brussels since joining the EU, allowing for the redistribution of state budget funds in 2025 to secure 235.7 million euros for the procurement of howitzers and tanks.

Dec 30 • 12:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The UK and Germany are procuring advanced artillery for 70 million dollars

The UK and Germany have signed a joint $70 million procurement contract for advanced artillery systems, which will provide the British Army with an early demonstrator of the RCH 155 system and two testing units in Germany.

Dec 28 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

New Flying Devices for Germany: The Bundeswehr Relies on Kamikaze Drones in 2026

Germany's Bundeswehr plans to procure mid-range kamikaze drones by 2026, with the first units set to be deployed to Lithuania in 2027, facilitated by a procurement loophole.

Dec 25 • 18:20 UTC

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