Defense cooperation with allies and partners boosts national defense

Croatia and Germany have officially signed a Letter of Intent for the joint acquisition of powerful Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks! This significant collaboration strengthens Croatia's defense capabilities while supporting Ukraine with urgently needed military assets. Under this agreement, Croatia will supply Ukraine with M-84 tanks and M-80 infantry vehicles, and in turn, Germany will assist in the cost of acquiring up to 50 Leopard 2A8 tanks. The Leopard 2A8—one of the most advanced main battle tanks in the world—will enhance the modernization of the Croatian Armed Forces, ensuring that they remain ready to address emerging challenges. It's a perfect example of a win-win-win situation: Croatia upgrades its capabilities, Germany strengthens a key partnership, and Ukraine gets crucial support in its ongoing fight against aggression. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dw93KCVP #Defense #Security #Leopard2A8 #Croatia #Germany #Ukraine #Modernization #NATO #DefenceWatch

Lithuania Testing Iron Anti-Tank Obstacles ___________________________________ Video released by Lithuania's Ministry of Defense shows Lithuania is testing iron anti-tank obstacles that will soon reinforce the dragon’s teeth, fortifying bridges on the Kaliningrad route. These barriers are proven to effectively block heavy vehicles, significantly slowing any advance. If needed, firepower will be ready to support. Tank treads are surprisingly delicate and can be snapped by these barriers rendering the tank immobile. This forces the convoy to stop, making it a prime target. Moving the debris manually is dangerous and time-consuming. Investing in a few I-beams could bring a convoy to a halt. #Lithuania #tanks #army #defense #military #NATO #technology #iron

🇸🇪💪 Sweden has contracted KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG to modify and deliver new Leopard 2 main battle tanks for the armed forces. The deal calls for overhauling 66 existing Leopard 2s under the military and supplying 44 new units in the vehicle’s latest A8 configuration. Upon arrival in Sweden, the updated and newly manufactured tanks will be designated as Stridsvagn (STRV) 123A and 123B, respectively. Part of the fleet will fill gaps left by older Leopard 2 variants that were donated to Ukraine amidst Russia’s invasion. #military #army #defense #defenseindustry #security #tanks #sweden

The wait is finally over...       MSPO 2024 in Poland is here!   The doors to the International Defence Industry Exhibition will open in #Kielce, Poland, starting tomorrow for 3 whole days.   Natalie Scammell, Jay Hugill, Zbigniew Ziobrowski, Marcus Seitz, Bradley Turner, and Maciej Karpeta are ready to share our knowledge and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of the defence industry.   Come explore ground-breaking technology and see what the future of defence holds at Astute.   See you in Hall G Stand 5📍                                                                                                    Haven’t got a meeting yet? Secure one while you still can: https://lnkd.in/ez5_QKQx MSPO Targi Kielce SA                                                                                                                                       #MSPO #DefenceIndustry #Army #Defence #TargiKielce #TradeShow #Exhibition #MilitaryTechnology #Poland #EV #SupplyChainSolution #ElectronicsComponents #DefenseIndustry #Innovation #Technology #GlobalBusiness #FutureOfDefence #Networking #BusinessMeetings #ContractNegotiations #CuttingEdge

🇪🇪👀🤝 Estonia has signed a framework agreement with a group of local companies for the procurement of electro-optical devices. It will allow the country to sign procurement contracts for essential electro-optical equipment, such as electronic aiming and detection devices, laser sights for weapons, and smart devices containing ballistic solutions. The equipment will enhance Estonian forces’ detection and targeting capability, especially at night and in poor visibility. Estonian Centre for Defence Investments // Riigi Kaitseinvesteeringute Keskus #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #estonia #electrooptics

🇪🇪🙌 The Estonian Ministry of Defense's new development plan for 2025 to 2028 will focus largely on the procurement of weapons and ammunition. Tallinn will spend nearly 30 percent of its defense budget — 1.55 billion out of 5.3 billion euros — to replenish its weapons and ammunition stockpiles, half a billion more than stipulated in the previous version of the plan. Structure development for the new capabilities will also be a part of the initiative. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #estonia

Dear all, I wrote an article on Lithuania's population of wild cats. Specifically German Leopards which are soon to be native to the Baltic nation. The German Bundeswehr is deploying a full combat brigade, including Leopard tanks, to Lithuania. I explore what this deployment means for Germany, how it relates to security and deterrence on NATO's eastern flank and which challenges lay ahead for Germany's armed forces in my latest article for the American-German Institute. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eAw3JSg9

🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇸 + 🇰🇷 AUKUS represents a significant effort to enhance security and defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, Jihoon Yu and Yonghan Park write. While its primary focus is advancing Australia’s submarine capabilities and fostering greater technological and intelligence sharing among the three members, there is a strong argument for extending the framework to include South Korea. Such an expansion would not only bolster the collective defense posture against rising regional threats but also enhance the strategic balance in East Asia. AUKUS Forum #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #aukus #australia #uk #us #southkorea #indopacific #china #geopolitics

🇳🇱🇺🇦🙌 The Netherlands plans to quickly assemble a Patriot air defense system for Ukraine with donated parts. Potential suppliers of the system’s parts and munitions have been identified and in talks for the initiative, the Dutch Ministry of Defence said. Amsterdam will contribute core components and parts for the initiative from its stocks. #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #netherlands #ukraine #airdefense #airdefence #patriot

🇺🇦👀 The Ukraine war has become a stark lesson in modern air defense, demonstrating how agility, innovation, and advanced technology can reshape the battlefield, Keith Stalder and Dean Patterson write. Ukrainian forces have transformed what was once a static, predictable arena into a dynamic challenge for their adversaries. As the world watches, the lessons learned from the Ukrainian theater of war are setting new standards for how nations prepare for, engage in, and ultimately deter aggression from the skies. KSA Integration Anna Varfolomeeva #military #army #defense #defence #defenseindustry #defenceindustry #defensetech #defencetech #militarytech #technology #innovation #ukraine #airdefense #airdefence #opinion #oped