Despite economic and technological sanctions, Russia manufactures 100 to 200 tanks per month, significantly boosting its military strength and resilience.

Italy’s Leonardo and the Franco-German consortium KNDS formed a strategic alliance to speed Italy’s MGCS participation and coordinate Leopard 2A8 tank procurement and support.

Norway is sending $30 million worth of additional NASAMS systems to Ukraine, aiming to strengthen defenses against drone and cruise missile attacks this winter.

Russia has completed the delivery of Shturm-S and Khrizantema-S tank destroyer vehicles via ROSTEC, enhancing its capability against Western tanks.

Poland’s Mesko, a PGZ subsidiary, won Norway’s tender to supply Piorun MANPADS, delivering the country’s first portable air-defense capability under a ~€30 million contract.

Poland secured a €30 million deal to export Piorun MANPADS to Norway, marking the country’s first acquisition of man-portable air defense systems.

The Pentagon reported that TR-3 upgrades for F-35 jets are facing severe parts shortages and delays, pushing costs nearly $1 billion over budget.

Austria signed a €500 million agreement with Rheinmetall to boost its air defense capacity. The modernization project will begin in 2024 and last 48 months.