All articles by Harry McNeil

Reporter for GlobalData, covering Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Previously a Foreign Correspondent for a European Law and Politics publication.

Diehl Defence welcomes Bulgaria into the IRIS-T SLM user family

Bulgaria's recent procured the IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defence system has officially added to an expanding network of nations committed…
Poland secures £3bn foreign financing loan for Apache acquisition

In a development for the Polish military landscape, the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland announced on…
Saab secures additional mobile air defence order from Lithuania

Lithuania has awarded Saab a Skr1.2bn ($116m) contract to deliver a second Mobile Short-Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) system. Saab reported…
Ireland invests €1.35bn in defence 2025: C295W on the horizon

Ireland has moved to increase military spending, announcing on 1 October 2024 a record allocation of €1.35bn ($1.48bn) for defence…
KNDS opens Ukraine subsidiary to enhance MRO of systems

The opening of KNDS Ukraine, an MRO establishment in Ukraine, marks a milestone in the collaboration between Ukrainian defence forces…

US approves $740m sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt

The US State Department has approved the sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt, a move intended to strengthen ties…
Finland expands fleet with the acquisition of Patria XA-300 vehicles

The Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) has finalised the procurement of 29 Patria XA-300 (6x6) armoured personnel carriers at…
Greece’s defence set for growth, despite Nato spending shortfall

GlobalData's "Greece Defense Market 2024-2029" report projects Greece's defence spending to grow, though it will fall short of Nato's 2%…
Lithuania and Northrop Grumman unite for ammo production

Lithuania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Northrop Grumman to reinforce defence capabilities and industrial cooperation. The partnership aims…
Spain’s defence budget growth lags behind Nato targets

GlobalData’s “Spain Defense Market 2024-2029” report highlights an increase in Spain’s defence spending, which is projected to hit $27.3bn (€24.6bn)…