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ORBAT of Portugal's contribution to the European Battlegroup 25-2/26-1.
Note its a somewhat "temporary" ORBAT given sources available at the moment
#ORBATBoys
Note its a somewhat "temporary" ORBAT given sources available at the moment
#ORBATBoys
The Portuguese Air Force took oficial delivery of its first 5 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft.
The Ministry of Defense also signed a letter of intent with Embraer for the construction of a Super Tucano factory in Beja.
The Ministry of Defense also signed a letter of intent with Embraer for the construction of a Super Tucano factory in Beja.
December 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Portuguese Air Force took oficial delivery of its first 5 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft.
The Ministry of Defense also signed a letter of intent with Embraer for the construction of a Super Tucano factory in Beja.
The Ministry of Defense also signed a letter of intent with Embraer for the construction of a Super Tucano factory in Beja.
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🇧🇪 @DGMR_News reports that the council of ministers has approved the budget for the procurement of 93 MRZR D4 buggies and 62 Can-Am Outlander Max Pro HD7 quads, which will be used by the Belgian Special Operations Regiment.
December 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🇧🇪 @DGMR_News reports that the council of ministers has approved the budget for the procurement of 93 MRZR D4 buggies and 62 Can-Am Outlander Max Pro HD7 quads, which will be used by the Belgian Special Operations Regiment.
Tender launched for 3 Blackhawk helicopters for the Portuguese Army
The includes armaments for the helicopters, a medical evacuation kit and firefighting kits.
defensearchives.com/news/portugu...
The includes armaments for the helicopters, a medical evacuation kit and firefighting kits.
defensearchives.com/news/portugu...
Portuguese Army launches tender for the supply of 3 Blackhawk helicopters
The Portuguese Army has launched a tender for the supply of 3 UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters for its reborn aviation unit.
defensearchives.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Tender launched for 3 Blackhawk helicopters for the Portuguese Army
The includes armaments for the helicopters, a medical evacuation kit and firefighting kits.
defensearchives.com/news/portugu...
The includes armaments for the helicopters, a medical evacuation kit and firefighting kits.
defensearchives.com/news/portugu...
Portugal will contribute 2 million euros to the Food from Ukraine initiative.
The aid will be directed to portuguese-speaking african countries.
The aid will be directed to portuguese-speaking african countries.
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Portugal will contribute 2 million euros to the Food from Ukraine initiative.
The aid will be directed to portuguese-speaking african countries.
The aid will be directed to portuguese-speaking african countries.
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TO&E drawing, Japanese intermediate organization of infantry company in 1939.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
TO&E drawing, Japanese intermediate organization of infantry company in 1939.
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
More details in my blog: vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
#ORBATBoys
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New piece on FCAS that the DA team has been cooking: defensearchives.com/news/quo-vad...
Quo Vadis, FCAS? - Defense Archives
When Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel announced the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) in 2017, they envisioned a European flagship project: a joint sixth-generation air combat system, supported by Germ...
defensearchives.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New piece on FCAS that the DA team has been cooking: defensearchives.com/news/quo-vad...
The German Armed Forces Procurement Agency (BAAINBw) has signed a 3 billion euro contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the development and delivery of 274 Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles.
defensearchives.com/news/germany...
defensearchives.com/news/germany...
Germany signs contract with GDELS for 274 Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles
The German Armed Forces Procurement Agency (BAAINBw) has signed a 3 billion euro contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the development and delivery of 274 Luchs 2 reconnaiss...
defensearchives.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The German Armed Forces Procurement Agency (BAAINBw) has signed a 3 billion euro contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) for the development and delivery of 274 Luchs 2 reconnaissance vehicles.
defensearchives.com/news/germany...
defensearchives.com/news/germany...
OCCAR has announced the contract award of a 4.5 billion euro order for 270 Boxer vehicles.
Germany will receive 198 across 3 variants.
The Netherlands are purchasing 72 IFVs.
defensearchives.com/news/occar-a...
Germany will receive 198 across 3 variants.
The Netherlands are purchasing 72 IFVs.
defensearchives.com/news/occar-a...
OCCAR announces the contract award for a 4.5 billion euro order of 270 Boxer vehicles for Germany and the Netherlands
OCCAR has signed the contract for 270 new Boxer vehicles for the Netherlands and Germany, the 4.5 billion euro order includes the procurement of 3 Boxer variants.
defensearchives.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
OCCAR has announced the contract award of a 4.5 billion euro order for 270 Boxer vehicles.
Germany will receive 198 across 3 variants.
The Netherlands are purchasing 72 IFVs.
defensearchives.com/news/occar-a...
Germany will receive 198 across 3 variants.
The Netherlands are purchasing 72 IFVs.
defensearchives.com/news/occar-a...
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1/3 Bekämpfung von Mini-#Drohnen in 🇫🇷 Heer. Den Verbänden wie dem 93. Regiment der Gebirgsartillerie läuft dafür ein mit Radar u. 40 mm Granatmaschinenwaffe modifizierter VAB zu - der VAB ARLAD (Adaption réactive pour la lutte anti-drones). 👉
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
1/3 Bekämpfung von Mini-#Drohnen in 🇫🇷 Heer. Den Verbänden wie dem 93. Regiment der Gebirgsartillerie läuft dafür ein mit Radar u. 40 mm Granatmaschinenwaffe modifizierter VAB zu - der VAB ARLAD (Adaption réactive pour la lutte anti-drones). 👉
Spain has cancelled the purchase of Israeli Litening target pods, a contract worth 207 million euros.
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defensearchives.com/news/spain-c...
Spain cancels purchase of Litening target pods
Spain has cancelled the purchase of Israeli Litening target pods, a contract worth 207 million euros.
defensearchives.com
September 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Spain has cancelled the purchase of Israeli Litening target pods, a contract worth 207 million euros.
defensearchives.com/news/spain-c...
defensearchives.com/news/spain-c...
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Uh, here's the video I have been busy working on for a few months now: youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
The Threat of Ballistic Missiles
YouTube video by Vermillion
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September 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Uh, here's the video I have been busy working on for a few months now: youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
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Check out my mates new video on Ballistic Missiles. He’s just fired up a new YT channel: youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
September 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Check out my mates new video on Ballistic Missiles. He’s just fired up a new YT channel: youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat Extenda 6x6 light armoured vehicles for its Army Special Forces.
defensearchives.com/news/czechia...
defensearchives.com/news/czechia...
Czechia purchases British Supacat for its Special Forces
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat Extenda 6x6 light armoured vehicles for its Army Special Forces.
defensearchives.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat Extenda 6x6 light armoured vehicles for its Army Special Forces.
defensearchives.com/news/czechia...
defensearchives.com/news/czechia...
New Zealand has announced a 1.3 billion euro (NZ$2.7B) investment to replace its SH-2G(I) helicopter and Boeing 757-2K2 aircraft fleets.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
New Zealand selects Sikorsky MH-60R to replace the ageing SH-2G(I) helicopters
New Zealand has announced a 1.3 billion euro (NZ$2.7B) investment two replace t SH-2G(I) helicopter and Boeing 757-2K2 aircraft fleets.
defensearchives.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
New Zealand has announced a 1.3 billion euro (NZ$2.7B) investment to replace its SH-2G(I) helicopter and Boeing 757-2K2 aircraft fleets.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
This is interesting, looks like the US considers Portugal a potential user of the Bradley via FMS, specifically the M2A2 ODS.
Portugal does have a budget of 13.6M euros for a tracked IFV, but according to Victor Barreira the Army has now changed its mind to a wheeled one.
Portugal does have a budget of 13.6M euros for a tracked IFV, but according to Victor Barreira the Army has now changed its mind to a wheeled one.
August 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
This is interesting, looks like the US considers Portugal a potential user of the Bradley via FMS, specifically the M2A2 ODS.
Portugal does have a budget of 13.6M euros for a tracked IFV, but according to Victor Barreira the Army has now changed its mind to a wheeled one.
Portugal does have a budget of 13.6M euros for a tracked IFV, but according to Victor Barreira the Army has now changed its mind to a wheeled one.
Inside a Pandur ICV, this one equipped with BMS-C2
Pandur IFV and its troop compartment
Pandur IFV and its troop compartment
July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Inside a Pandur ICV, this one equipped with BMS-C2
Pandur IFV and its troop compartment
Pandur IFV and its troop compartment
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🇩🇰 Denmark has signed a framework agreement with Mercedes through its Danish sales partner Ejner Hessel for the procurement of up to 1.000 new Mercedes G-Class vehicles in five variants on the basis of the 464 series.
www.hartpunkt.de/daenische-s...
www.hartpunkt.de/daenische-s...
June 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🇩🇰 Denmark has signed a framework agreement with Mercedes through its Danish sales partner Ejner Hessel for the procurement of up to 1.000 new Mercedes G-Class vehicles in five variants on the basis of the 464 series.
www.hartpunkt.de/daenische-s...
www.hartpunkt.de/daenische-s...
Portugal will send to Ukraine 15 more M113 APCs.
The vehicles were requested in a letter send last April upon a technical visit to Portugal.
The vehicles were requested in a letter send last April upon a technical visit to Portugal.
June 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Portugal will send to Ukraine 15 more M113 APCs.
The vehicles were requested in a letter send last April upon a technical visit to Portugal.
The vehicles were requested in a letter send last April upon a technical visit to Portugal.
Video of the assembly and then launch of the Elanus loitering munition from UAVision, Artex 25
June 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Video of the assembly and then launch of the Elanus loitering munition from UAVision, Artex 25
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Portuguese Navy to jointly develop small submarines
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defensearchives.com/news/hyundai...
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Portuguese Navy to jointly develop small submarines.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and the Portuguese Navy have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership with the Portuguese Navy at the Marine Defense Exhibition 2025 (MADEX), report...
defensearchives.com
May 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Portuguese Navy to jointly develop small submarines
defensearchives.com/news/hyundai...
defensearchives.com/news/hyundai...
Between the 24th of February and the 5th of April this year Ukrainian troops were trained in Portugal on the M114.
Training was conducted by the 5th Artillery Regiment.
Source:
Commander of the Intervention Brigade at Boletim do Regimento de Artilharia Nº5
Training was conducted by the 5th Artillery Regiment.
Source:
Commander of the Intervention Brigade at Boletim do Regimento de Artilharia Nº5
May 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Between the 24th of February and the 5th of April this year Ukrainian troops were trained in Portugal on the M114.
Training was conducted by the 5th Artillery Regiment.
Source:
Commander of the Intervention Brigade at Boletim do Regimento de Artilharia Nº5
Training was conducted by the 5th Artillery Regiment.
Source:
Commander of the Intervention Brigade at Boletim do Regimento de Artilharia Nº5
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Entgegen der ursprünglichen Planung werden die für die Bundeswehr bestellten Flakpanzer der Typs Skyranger 30 nicht mit dem Flugkörpersystem Stinger ausgerüstet, sondern mit der Small Anti Drone Missile von MBDA Deutschland.
www.hartpunkt.de/zweitbewaffn...
www.hartpunkt.de/zweitbewaffn...
Zweitbewaffnung: Flakpanzer Skyranger wird mit Small Anti Drone Missile ausgerüstet
Entgegen der ursprünglichen Planung werden die für die Bundeswehr bestellten Flakpanzer der Typs Skyranger 30 nicht mit dem Flugkörpersystem Stinger ausgerüstet, sondern mit der Small Anti Drone Missi...
www.hartpunkt.de
May 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Entgegen der ursprünglichen Planung werden die für die Bundeswehr bestellten Flakpanzer der Typs Skyranger 30 nicht mit dem Flugkörpersystem Stinger ausgerüstet, sondern mit der Small Anti Drone Missile von MBDA Deutschland.
www.hartpunkt.de/zweitbewaffn...
www.hartpunkt.de/zweitbewaffn...
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🇳🇱 The Netherlands has awarded a contract to US based Oshkosh for the provision of 150 JLTV in the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) variant.
oshkoshdefense.com/netherlands-...
oshkoshdefense.com/netherlands-...
Netherlands Select Oshkosh Defense to Produce Dutch JLTV | Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V. together with Oshkosh Defense, announced that it has been selected by the Netherlands MoD to produce 150 DXPV.
oshkoshdefense.com
April 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
🇳🇱 The Netherlands has awarded a contract to US based Oshkosh for the provision of 150 JLTV in the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) variant.
oshkoshdefense.com/netherlands-...
oshkoshdefense.com/netherlands-...
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff reiterated his support for the F-35.
Its the only plane capable of ensuring a 5th generation Air Force with the necessary survibability and connectivity.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
Its the only plane capable of ensuring a 5th generation Air Force with the necessary survibability and connectivity.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
Portuguese Air Force still wants the F-35
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff reiterated his support for the American F-35 as the only and best option for Portugal
defensearchives.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Portuguese Air Force Chief of Staff reiterated his support for the F-35.
Its the only plane capable of ensuring a 5th generation Air Force with the necessary survibability and connectivity.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...
Its the only plane capable of ensuring a 5th generation Air Force with the necessary survibability and connectivity.
defensearchives.com/news/https-d...