Tag: Defence procurement
NATO platform opens pre-selected anti-drone procurement to 32 states
NATO has launched a common platform offering anti-drone equipment from five companies, after receiving 80 bids and signing 16 contracts.
Australia’s Department of Defence published the widest procurement pipeline
Across the last 60 days, Australia’s Department of Defence advertised AUD 1686436537 through 2405 notices, more than any other ranked…
Rheinmetall plans dual-use ship production at Mangalia after €138m tender win
Rheinmetall and MSC won the Mangalia shipyard assets tender for €138m, about 75% of the initial €184m market valuation.
Ukraine defence agency advertises a notice far above its median
A diesel-fuel notice advertised at 5867607850 UAH is 338 times the buyer’s median notice, but no award has been made.
Pentagon’s $350m A&M deals raise conflict-of-interest questions
The Pentagon finalised a $281 million no-bid consulting contract with Alvarez & Marsal Federal after George Kollitides joined the department.
Frigate cancellation leaves Germany facing billions in claims
Germany cancelled the F126 frigate project before planning four Meko ships for €12 billion, while Damen seeks about €4.7 billion…
Ukraine’s procurement exemption leaves drone supply reliant on China
An EU-backed exemption lets Ukraine keep buying Chinese drone components, while imports in the first six months of 2026 reached…
Nigeria’s $997m Viper package is a capability buy, not 12 helicopters
Nigeria's proposed $997m Foreign Military Sale covers 12 AH-1Z helicopters plus engines, weapons, training, spares and logistics support.
Estonian ammunition procurement faces criminal investigation as officials lead Latvian factory plan
Estonia paid almost €60 million in advance for ammunition later judged inadequate, while prosecutors investigate possible offences involving EU funds.
Spain commits more than 22,600 million to defence programmes
Spain has committed more than 22,600 million to defence firms through 2035, with 32 programmes allocating more than 2,200 million…