STOCKHOLM -- Germany and the Nordic countries have pledged to continue to supply arms in view of the Russian offensive in north-east Ukraine. "We are united in our support for Ukraine in its defence against the Russian attack," said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a meeting with the heads of government of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Iceland in Stockholm, Sweden. "We will continue to support Ukraine - for as long as necessary."

Scholz said that since the Russian war of aggression started in February 2022, Germany had supplied or pledged arms to Ukraine with a total value of 28 billion euros. He noted that the military aid provided this year would amount to more than seven billion euros - the largest contribution made by any European country. "We have delivered in the past and we will continue to deliver," said the Federal Chancellor, referring to the military aid that has already been pledged.

The Federal Chancellor and the Nordic heads of government emphasised that the EU and NATO states were now more united than ever - something the Russian aggressor had not reckoned with. Scholz said that NATO was now stronger since Finland and Sweden had joined the military alliance, thereby increasing security for all member states.

Source: https://www.deutschland.de

KUALA LUMPUR - South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace is offering its K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket Launcher System (MRLS) to Malaysia, which is looking for a new MRLS to replace its 36 Astros II self-propelled multiple rocket launchers, manufactured in Brazil.

Hanwha has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysian investment firm, Widad Business Group, to cooperate on the program.

Contractors must submit their bids by the second quarter of 2025. Malaysia wants to begin replacing its aging systems by 2026.

Source: Asian Military Review
Associated URL: https://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/2024/05/hanwha-aerospace-to-bid-for-malaysian-mrls-program/

JAKARTA - EDGE signed a $27 million agreement to supply an ammunition production line to PT Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned defense manufacturer. The agreement, covering the production of 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm caliber ammunition, was signed during an official visit to the UAE by Indonesia's President-elect and Defense Minister, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Prabowo Subianto.

The facility is expected to begin production in 2026. The visit and agreement are part of efforts to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2030 under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Source: ZAWYA
Associated URL: https://www.zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/edge-signs-agreement-with-pt-pindad-for-ammunition-production-line-nw2lz046