This month, the Spanish firm Indra announced the developed of an active protection radar for armoured vehicles that can detect missiles, drones, and other projectiles. Experience from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict shows that in modern warfare, the vulnerability of tanks and armored vehicles to precision-guided missiles, rockets and drones is largely highlighted. Although these strike weapons are… Continue reading Spanish new active protection system which can detect ATGMs and drones
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Spain to buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoons to replace its aging fleet of F-18 Fighters
Spain has recently signed a deal with the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency, to buy 16 single-seater and four twin-seater Eurofighter combat aircraft. The €2.043bn ($2.15bn) worth deal will supply the Spanish Air Force with the Tranche 4 Version of the Eurofighter, the tranche 4 is the latest version of the Eurofighter Typhoon with… Continue reading Spain to buy 20 Eurofighter Typhoons to replace its aging fleet of F-18 Fighters
Germany blocks Spain from transferring Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine
Germany has officially banned the transfer of Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine. Earlier it was reported that Spain plans to send 40 Leopard A4 tanks to Ukraine. Despite Kyiv’s statements about the imminent arrival of Spanish Leopard 2A4 tanks in Ukraine, it became known that Germany officially block the transfer of these main battle tanks… Continue reading Germany blocks Spain from transferring Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine
$72M per aircraft: Why is “Tiger” Attack helicopter so expensive?
The Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters deployed by France and Spain will undergo a mid-life update to boost capabilities at a cost of €65.8 million ($71.9 million) per aircraft. General military aircraft need to be extended and upgraded after a certain period of service in order to maintain combat effectiveness. Recently it was reported that France… Continue reading $72M per aircraft: Why is “Tiger” Attack helicopter so expensive?