NATO Support and Procurement Agency

Jul- 2026 -

30 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

NATO Creates Fast-Track Procurement Route for Counter-Drone Systems

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has established framework agreements with five suppliers of deployable counter-drone systems.

15 July

Arms

Vulcan-guided long-range artillery shell.

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Agency Contracts Diehl for Vulcano 155mm Guided Ammunition

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded Diehl Defence a framework contract for its Vulcano 155mm guided artillery ammunition.

Feb- 2026 -

16 February

Arms

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to 3-278 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Reaper, fire the 120mm cannon on an M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tank during live fire training for exercise BRIGHT STAR 25 at Mohamed Naguib Military Base (MNMB), Egypt, Sep. 2, 2025. BRIGHT STAR 25 showcases our unified resolve and ability to respond to evolving challenges together. Strong defense partnerships like BRIGHT STAR build lasting capacity, improve interoperability, and send a clear message of deterrence to those who threaten (our partners) and regional peace and stability. (U.S. Army Photo by Joseph Kumzak)

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Moves to Replenish Armored Forces With $237M Rheinmetall Ammo Deal

NATO has issued an initial procurement call for 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall on behalf of multiple NATO member states.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Deal Brings US-Made Gentex Helmets to Czech Forces

The Czech Republic has selected American defense contractor Gentex Corporation to supply ballistic helmets and associated communication headsets for its armed forces as part of a major military gear upgrade.

Jul- 2025 -

21 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Taps Iveco for Ground-Air Robot Teaming Demonstration

NATO has contracted Iveco Defence Vehicles to deliver concept development and experimentation for robotic and autonomous systems.

Jun- 2025 -

26 June

Air

A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. Photo: Airbus

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Buys More Airbus A330s as Sweden, Denmark Join Aircraft Program

Airbus has secured a contract to supply two additional A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft for NATO.

May- 2025 -

6 May

Europe

NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter

Inder Singh Bisht

NHIndustries Secures Multinational Support Contract for NH90 Helicopters

NHIndustries has been awarded a support contract for the NH90 helicopters of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Dec- 2024 -

11 December

Arms

Pictured at night is the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) firing at Kirkcudbright Ranges. Army Reserve Royal Artillery Regiment has been firing one of the Army's most sophisticated weapons platforms, in the southwest of Scotland this week. Reserve soldiers from 101 Regiment Royal Artillery, based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, fired the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) at Kirkcudbright Ranges on the Solway coast, in Dumfries and Galloway. This is the first time in the last 15 years, that the GMLRS has been fired in Scotland. The GMLRS is a self-propelled, armoured missile and rocket launcher, which can fire 12 rounds per minute to a distance of up to 180 miles. It is one of the Royal Artillery's most powerful weapons. The reservists, who only get to fire live MLRS very rarely, were doing so as part of their Annual Deployment Exercise, which sees them practice all of their basic soldier and specialist Artillery skills for two weeks. This is in addition to the training they get on Drill Nights at their Army Reserve Centres, and on weekend exercises and deployments.

Rojoef Manuel

NATO Orders Smoke Dischargers for British Army Multiple Launch Rocket Systems

NATO has contracted ISTEC to deliver smoke discharger systems for the British Army’s new M270 A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

Europe

Swedish soldiers alongside a Patriot air defense system.

Inder Singh Bisht

Sweden Joins European Coalition to Procure 1,000 Patriot GEM-T Missiles

Sweden has joined a coalition of European countries to jointly procure 1,000 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T) interceptors.

Sep- 2024 -

9 September

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Orders Precision-Guided Air-Dropped Bomb Kits

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has awarded RTX a 120-million-euro ($133-million) contract for laser guidance/GPS kits.

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