MILITARY AFRICA Algeria has conducted test assessments of the Chinese VT-4 main battle tank, manufactured by Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group (FIRMACO). This trial, reported during FIRMACO’s 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, marks a potential step towards the procurement of the VT-4 by the Algerian military. The VT-4 tank demonstrated exceptional performance during the

MILITARY AFRICA The L-39NG, the modern successor to the legendary L-39 Albatros, is an ideal solution for Egypt and other African countries to modernize their training programs. AERO Vodochody AEROSPACE, a leading Czech aircraft manufacturer, is targeting the African continent with its new Aero L-39NG aircraft. Aero has been operating in Africa for a long

MILITARY AFRICA ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing an exhibit of products from Russian defence manufacturers at the Egypt International Airshow 2024, which will be held for the first time in the Arab Republic of Egypt at El Alamein International Airport on September 3-5, 2024. In addition to the special exporter the

BULGARIAN MILITARY The U.S. Department of Defense’s inspector general has highlighted a crucial issue: the Air Force lacks the necessary mechanisms to demand refunds from contractors for defective components. This shortfall is costing the service significantly more, as they are left to pay not only for faulty equipment but also for subsequent repairs. Photo credit: Romanian Air

American media outlets have revealed that Canada is considering buying MQ-9B SkyGuardian attack and reconnaissance drones from the United States to bolster its Arctic presence. This has also been confirmed by the Canadian government. Photo credit: Wikipedia Europeans warn of imminent Iranian missile deliveries to Russia JASSMs are ‘closer’ to Ukraine, but Kyiv has a real