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List of ORBATs and threads: 1. Portugal at EUBG 25-2/26-1
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11 months ago
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The Portuguese Army Subgroup deployed to NATO’s Multinational Battlegroup in Slovakia A small thread on its organization and equipment
#ORBATBoys
about 2 months ago
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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.
2 months ago
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jeff2146
3 months ago
🇧🇪 @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.
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Tender launched for 3 Blackhawk helicopters for the Portuguese Army The includes armaments for the helicopters, a medical evacuation kit and firefighting kits.
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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.
https://defensearchives.com/news/portuguese-army-launches-tender-for-the-supply-of-3-blackhawk-helicopters/
3 months ago
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Portugal will contribute 2 million euros to the Food from Ukraine initiative. The aid will be directed to portuguese-speaking african countries.
3 months ago
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Eugen Pinak
4 months ago
TO&E drawing, Japanese intermediate organization of infantry company in 1939. More details in my blog:
vijsko.blogspot.com/2025/11/to-d...
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Zach
4 months ago
New piece on FCAS that the DA team has been cooking:
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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...
https://defensearchives.com/news/quo-vadis-fcas/
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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.
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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...
https://defensearchives.com/news/germany-signs-contract-with-gdels-for-274-luchs-2-reconnaissance-vehicles/
4 months ago
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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.
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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.
https://defensearchives.com/news/occar-announces-the-contract-award-for-a-4-5-billion-euro-order-of-270-boxer-vehicles-for-germany-and-the-netherlands/
5 months ago
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Björn Müller
5 months ago
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). 👉
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Spain has cancelled the purchase of Israeli Litening target pods, a contract worth 207 million euros.
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Spain cancels purchase of Litening target pods
Spain has cancelled the purchase of Israeli Litening target pods, a contract worth 207 million euros.
https://defensearchives.com/news/spain-cancels-purchase-of-israeli-litening-target-pods/
5 months ago
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Zach
6 months ago
Uh, here's the video I have been busy working on for a few months now:
youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
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The Threat of Ballistic Missiles
YouTube video by Vermillion
https://youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
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Battle Order
6 months ago
Check out my mates new video on Ballistic Missiles. He’s just fired up a new YT channel:
youtu.be/CmWQgNSEtdw
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Czech government approved the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks
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Czech government approves the purchase of Leopard tanks
The Czech government has approved the purchase of 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks in an investment worth around 1.34 billion euros.
https://defensearchives.com/news/czech-government-approves-the-purchase-of-44-leopard-tanks/
6 months ago
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The Czech Ministry of Defense has announced the procurement of 18 Supacat Extenda 6x6 light armoured vehicles for its Army Special Forces.
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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.
https://defensearchives.com/news/czechia-purchases-british-supacat-for-its-special-forces/
6 months ago
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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.
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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.
https://defensearchives.com/news/https-defensearchives-com-news-https-defensearchives-com-news-new-zeeland-selects-sikorsky-mh-60r-to-replace-the-ageing-sh-2gi-helicopters/
6 months ago
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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.
7 months ago
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Inside a Pandur ICV, this one equipped with BMS-C2 Pandur IFV and its troop compartment
8 months ago
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jeff2146
9 months ago
🇩🇰 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...
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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.
9 months ago
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Video of the assembly and then launch of the Elanus loitering munition from UAVision, Artex 25
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9 months ago
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Hyundai Heavy Industries and Portuguese Navy to jointly develop small submarines
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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...
https://defensearchives.com/news/hyundai-heavy-industries-and-portuguese-navy-to-jointly-develop-small-submarines/
9 months ago
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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
10 months ago
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reposted by
hartpunkt
10 months ago
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.
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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...
https://www.hartpunkt.de/zweitbewaffnung-flakpanzer-skyranger-wird-mit-small-anti-drone-missile-ausgeruestet/
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jeff2146
10 months ago
🇳🇱 The Netherlands has awarded a contract to US based Oshkosh for the provision of 150 JLTV in the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV) variant.
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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.
https://oshkoshdefense.com/netherlands-select-oshkosh-defense-to-produce-dutch-jltv/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dutch_JLTV&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3OptleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtP4vFRJL3stHPo9ycsZerCYMZ0wImpXfLVPVAPnCFMpnnw5EbEjkOqZMZI2_aem_EuchaanIAiIQFP3DagLJKQ
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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.
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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
https://defensearchives.com/news/https-defensearchives-com-news-the-portuguese-air-force-is-clear-the-f-35-is-its-future/
10 months ago
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List of ORBATs and threads: 1. Portugal at EUBG 25-2/26-1
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11 months ago
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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
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11 months ago
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ORBAT of the current Portuguese Tank Battalion, Mechanized Brigade Do note that there may be some mistakes due to a lack of sources
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11 months ago
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ORBAT of the current Portuguese Tank Battalion, Mechanized Brigade Do note that there may be some mistakes due to a lack of sources
#ORBATBoys
11 months ago
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My latest for Defense Archives, writing about the MLU of Portuguese Frigates, what has been done and what we expect to be done in the future
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Portugal's Frigate MLU
A look into the MLU program of the Portuguese Navy frigates
https://defensearchives.com/editorials/portugals-frigate-mlu/
11 months ago
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The Portuguese Army is looking to upgrade its VBL reconnaissance vehicles
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Portugal to upgrade VBL
The Portuguese Army is set to modernize its VBL reconnaissance vehicles as part of its wider fleet modernization effort.
https://defensearchives.com/news/portugal-to-upgrade-its-panhard-m11-vbl/
11 months ago
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Portuguese company UAVision has developed a Remote Weapon Station following a request from the Portuguese Army. It was presented yesterday at Land Defence Industry Day
11 months ago
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Test firing of a Lusa submachine gun prototype in 1991. The Portuguese made firearm developed by INDEP was comparatively tested with the Hk MP5.
11 months ago
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Back on the 20th of March Portugal launched another program via NSPA This time for the procurement of Sikorsky UH-60 retrofitted helicopters plus IOC. Number of helicopters is 3 plus 1 as an option Currently an FBO, RFP date starts on the 2nd of June
11 months ago
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Over 700 Boxer have been delivered so far and OCCAR expects new orders in 2025 from Britain, Germany and the Netherlands
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700 Boxer delivered and more to come
OCCAR business plan for 2025 has revealed that over 700 Boxer vehicles have been delivered so far, their expectations for 2025 are of continued orders from Britain, Germany and the Netherlands
https://defensearchives.com/news/700-boxer-delivered-and-more-to-come-occars-expectations-for-2025/
12 months ago
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Per OCCAR business plan 2025 it is expected that Britain will sign a Boxer batch 2 contract this year and that it will include 3 new variants for the British Army: >Bridge Layer >Repair & Recovery >Armoured Mortar
12 months ago
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Portuguese soldier with AN/PVS-5A, 1987
12 months ago
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reposted by
Eugen Pinak
about 1 year ago
Corrected version of First Ukrainian TOE, introduced in February 1919 for the infantry battalion of the Ukrainian Halician Army (Western Ukraine). Battalions like this were grouped into infantry brigades together with one artillery regiment and other supporting troops.
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Portuguese Leopard 2A6 in Slovakia
about 1 year ago
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More details on Portugal's planned munitions factory >45M euro investment >factory to be operational after 3 years >ownership of 35-51% >investment to be recovered within 5-10 years
about 1 year ago
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Erlend
about 1 year ago
“About 900 missiles and drones have been shot down by NASAMS, with a hit rate of 94%. That is a very, very high number,” says Colonel Per Steinar Trøite, head of the Air Force’s support to Ukraine
www.forsvaretsforum.no/droner-forsv...
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Norske Nasams har skutt ned 900 missiler i Ukraina
Det norske luftvernsystemet Nasams har skutt ned omtrent 900 missiler og droner i Ukraina, ifølge Forsvaret. Det gir en treffsikkerhet på 94 prosent.
https://www.forsvaretsforum.no/droner-forsvaret-missil/norske-nasams-har-skutt-ned-900-missiler-i-ukraina/424780?fbclid=IwY2xjawIquFJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHeAys0zJ-U01vVdn3gt7G1J87JzwxDE1nvkf9FCynITjVGgmeK8w8SUsLA_aem_noLcamKdK0o1G5FaOfy8sg
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Reconnaissance Squadron of the Portuguese Mechanized Brigade On the 20th the unit celebrated its 47th birthday
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about 1 year ago
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Battle Order
about 1 year ago
🇨🇦 A Canadian Mechanized Company (A Coy, 2 PPCLI) augmented for deployment to Latvia in late 2022. You can download the high res version & other infantry unit graphics here:
www.battleorder.org/post/infantry
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Portuguese Air Force EH-101 Merlin and Navy Bartolomeu Dias class frigates, 2016
about 1 year ago
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Latest for Defense Archives
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Portugal joins ESSI
Portugal and Albania join the European Sky Shield Initiative
https://defensearchives.com/news/portugal-joins-essi/
about 1 year ago
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Portuguese M119 LG at the exercise Trovão 251 for the EUBG 25-2/26-1 The howitzer is equipped with a NELI Ballistic Calculator from Integrated Defense Solution, the company used the exercise to conduct tests. Photos and info by Santiago Anacleto
about 1 year ago
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Portuguese Leopard
about 1 year ago
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A Portuguese Leopard 2A6 where you can see the Dutch license plate starting to show up again
about 1 year ago
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12 Super Tucano for the Portuguese Air Force
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12 A-29N Super Tucano For Portugal
The Portuguese Council of Ministers has announced that Portugal will buy 12 A-29N Super Tucano in a deal worth nearly 200 million euros.
https://defensearchives.com/news/12-a-29n-super-tucano-for-portugal/
about 1 year ago
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