Fahmi: Govt orders immediate suspension of new defence procurements from Norway

Batal bekalan NSM: PAC gesa kerajaan tuntut ganti rugi setimpal

KUALA LUMPUR: Jawatankuasa Kira-Kira Wang Negara (PAC) menzahirkan kegusaran serius berhubung tindakan kerajaan Norway menarik balik serta membatalkan lesen eksport peluru berpandu Naval Strike Misssile (NSM) yang diperuntukkan bagi projek Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). Pengerusi PAC, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin berkata, ini memandangkan kerajaan telah menjelaskan bayaran mencecah 95 peratus daripada jumlah kontrak keseluruhan. “PAC ... Read more The post Batal bekalan NSM: PAC gesa kerajaan tuntut ganti rugi setimpal appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

National Guard buys FPV drones to teach cops counter-tactics

Drug cartels have started borrowing tactics straight from the Ukraine battlefield, and Washington state’s National Guard just bought the hardware needed to teach police officers how to fight back. The Washington Army National Guard issued a sole-source purchase order on July 1, 2026, for four Vector Defense first-person-view drones, two of the 10-inch class and []

S. Korea, Philippines hold joint committee on logistics, defense cooperation

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state arms procurement agency on Tuesda...

General : RM571.9 Mln NSM Payment Made After Completion, Not In Advance -MINDEF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The payment of RM571.9 million to the Norwegian supplier of the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) anti-ship missile system for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project was not an advance payment but was made in accordance with the contract's progress, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) said.

Moelis & Company: Downside Protection

Moelis & Company: Downside Protection

LCS delivery schedule on track despite Norway’s missile export ban

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 — The Norwegian government’s cancellation of its export licence for the NSM (Nava...

New law will let Dutch gov’t force companies to produce for defense

The Dutch government is working on a new law that will allow it to compel “a small number of companies” to manufacture equipment for the armed forces in an “emergency.” The law also allow

Canada chooses German submarines for navy fleet

Canada is designating German manufacturer TKMS as the preferred supplier for our next fleet of submarines. This will be the largest defence procurement in our nation's history and it will have enormous, lasting benefits for Canadian industries and workers, Carney said.

Finland to buy short-range air defence system from Sweden

The Finnish Defence Forces will procure short-range RBS 70 NG ground-based air defence (GBAD) systems from the Swedish Saab, said the Ministry of Defence in a press release on Friday. The ministry authorised the purchase with the view to strengthen the areal coverage of GBAD across Finland. The RBS 70 NG is an advanced version of the Finnish Defence Forces mobile surface-to-air missile system ITO05M. The features of the new system will improve Finlands capabilities to counter both unmanned and manned aerial vehicles. “We are developing Finlands air defence system against a full range of threats. Safeguarding our preparedness requires appropriate and modern systems for each type of threat. This procurement is only one component of a larger package,” said Defence Minister AnttiHäkkänen in the press release. Regular personnel, conscripts and reservists will be trained mainly by the Salpausselkä Air Defence Battalion of the Karelia Brigade. The procurement consists of munitions, training equipment and a maintenance system. Its overall value, without value added tax, is EUR 108 million. The capability will be fully operational by the end of the 2020s.

EU, NATO chiefs call for stronger European defense on eve of Ankara summit

A stronger European defense industry able to produce military equipment at a greater scale and at a faster speed is essential for maintaining credible deterrence in an increasingly...

Ukrainian government approves mechanism for exporting domestically produced weapons

The Cabinet of Ministers (Ukrainian government) has approved a special mechanism for the controlled export of Ukrainian-manufactured weapons and defence technologies. The mechanism will remain in place for as long as martial law is in effect.

Pentagon Seeks Additional $80 Billion From Congress Following Iran War: Reports

Lawmakers from both parties are questioning the size of the request, while others warn that U.S. weapons stockpiles must be replenished after the conflict

Petition: Norway’s Pause on UN Environmental Funding Should Push Countries to Take Serious Action on Plastic Pollution

Norway's funding pause on the UNEP exposes years of corporate-driven stalling on a global plastic pollution treaty. Demand action now.

Trump lifts Iran oil sanctions as billions flow to Revolutionary Guards

The temporary nature of the license is designed to maintain American leverage during ongoing negotiations toward a comprehensive agreement requiring Iran to dismantle its nuclear weapons program. The post Trump lifts Iran oil sanctions as billions flow to Revolutionary Guards appeared first on World Israel News.

Ukraine Approves Export Mechanism for Drone Deal Partners

Ukraine’s government approved its first transparent mechanism for exporting Ukrainian-made weapons and defense technologies to partners. The system allows manufacturers to sell to Drone Deal partner states, simultaneously guaranteeing that Ukraine’s Defense Forces remain the top priority for supply. Reportedly, applications will be reviewed within 30 days and intellectual property protections remain in place for all exported technology.

FBR plans automated penalty system for overstayed cargo

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a new regulatory framework that would automate penalties for cargo left uncollected at ports, part of a broader push to digitize customs enforcement. The draft rules, published as SRO 1081(I)/2026, would add a new chapter to the Customs Rules of 2001 called the “Overstayed Cargo Management ... Read more The post FBR plans automated penalty system for overstayed cargo appeared first on BOL News.

Canada’s Growing Aerospace and Defense Sector

Canada’s latest defence procurement is becoming impossible to ignore. The CBC reports that Ottawa is now looking beyond simply purchasing Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft. NATO itself has now selected the same Swedish system to replace its aging Boeing E-3 AWACS fleet, making GlobalEye the alliance’s future airborne surveillance platform. This is no small []

Texas AG Paxton ends wind turbine blade dumping, forces cleanup

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a temporary injunction stopping companies from accepting shipments of wind turbine blades. The injunction against Global Fiberglass Solutions and other affiliated entities also forces the companies to begin cleanup of two facilities in Sweetwater, where thousands of discarded turbine blades have been illegally stockpiled. “This is a victory for []...Click to read more

Following Switzerland talks, Washington grants Iran 60-day oil sales waiver

WASHINGTON, June 22 (YPA) – The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday issued a temporary general license authorizing the production, sale, and delivery of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products through August 21, signaling continued progress in understandings between Washington and Tehran. According to the department, the license permits transactions involving the import of Iranian []

South Korea and NATO intend to conclude an agreement on weapons procurement rules

A basic procurement agreement would provide legal and institutional foundations for Korean companies to access NATO joint procurement programs

India’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’

A potential sale of BrahMos missiles to the United Arab Emirates could mark a significant step in India’s push to become a serious arms exporter, giving New Delhi a foothold in one of the world’s most competitive security markets, analysts have said. The talks also include the potential sale of Akashteer, India’s automated air-defence command-and-control system, according to a Reuters report from June 22. No deal has been signed and discussions remain in the early stages, but analysts say a UAE...

U.S. issued an Iranian oil sanctions waiver as part of its war-ending deal with Tehran

The temporary general license allows the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil and petroleum products through Aug. 21

A better procurement system

A better procurement system

Exclusive: DHS Secretary Mullin Reveals "Biggest Issue" In Securing World Cup: “Counterfeit Tickets”

In an exclusive sit-down interview at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this week, newly instated Secretary MarkWayne Mullin detailed the steps DHS is taking to secure the FIFA World Cup here in North America and the "biggest issue," which he said is "counterfeit tickets," that federal agents are facing. #original

Norway offshore labour conflict escalates with lockout threat

Offshore employers on the Norwegian continental shelf are preparing a large-scale lockout as a growing strike by members of the Norwegian Union of Energy Workers (SAFE) begins to disrupt drilling and well operations. SAFE launched industrial action among offshore maintenance and well service workers on Monday, 15 June, after talks over a collective wage agreement