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A weekly round-up of new defence sales around the world above the Offset thresholds, and changes to the Offset rules. Each summary is written by Capital from public reports.
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Newest first. Checked weekly. Last updated 26 October 2026.
Week of 26 October 20269 alerts
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Kongsberg wins about NOK 700m to supply weapon stations for Poland's K2 tanks
Kongsberg has signed a contract worth about NOK 700 million with Hyundai Rotem to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the K2 tanks, recovery vehicles and engineering vehicles ordered by Poland, with a support package. The first systems are due to ship in spring 2027.
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Morocco in advanced talks to buy the David's Sling air defence system
Morocco's defence ministry is reported to be at a very advanced stage of negotiations with Rafael and Raytheon for the David's Sling system, including Stunner interceptors, radars, launchers, training and maintenance. No contract value has been published; Rabat is reported to be seeking industrial returns.
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US approves a possible US$294m sale of aircraft self-protection systems to the Netherlands
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to the Netherlands of 16 CIRCM infrared countermeasure systems and 38 radar warning receivers, with support, estimated at US$294 million. Northrop Grumman is the principal contractor.
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Norway sets out its plan to buy up to 20 standardised vessels with the UK and Lithuania
Norway's Defence Materiel Agency has told industry how it will buy up to 20 standardised vessels: up to 14 naval vessels for Norway, the UK and Lithuania, and up to 6 Coast Guard vessels, under two parallel contracts that one bidder cannot both win. Prequalification comes next, with award of the large-vessel contract targeted for 2027 and first delivery in 2030.
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Denmark orders more Naval Strike Missiles from Kongsberg for NOK 400m
Denmark has ordered a further batch of Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missiles, worth NOK 400 million (about US$42 million), in a government-to-government deal through Norway's Defence Materiel Agency. The number of missiles has not been disclosed.
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Romania signs a €920m contract for four naval ships funded by EU SAFE loans
Romania's government has signed a €920 million contract for two 96-metre offshore patrol vessels and two diving support vessels, to be built at the Mangalia shipyard bought by a Rheinmetall and MSC consortium, with the programme due to finish by 2030. Because it is funded through the EU's SAFE loans, the purchase is exempt from Romania's Offset rules.
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Greek bill would set a minimum 25% national participation in armament programmes
A Greek defence bill due to go to cabinet and then parliament would set a minimum 25% share for Greek industry in armament programmes. The text has not yet been published, so what will count towards the share is not yet known.
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Australia seeks industry offers for a medium-range ground-based air defence system
Australia's Department of Defence has issued an industry solicitation for Land 6504, a medium-range ground-based air defence system for the Army, with vendor selection due by the end of 2027. Australia has no Offset policy; its Australian Industry Capability rules apply instead.
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Saudi Arabia's new Government Procurement Law takes effect on 2 January 2027
Saudi Arabia's new Government Procurement Law, published on 4 September 2026, takes effect on 2 January 2027. It gives the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority a role in planning and bid evaluation, with local content preference rules still to be issued.
Week of 19 October 20269 alerts
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KNDS and RITEK open a factory in Norway to build 37 Leopard 2A8 tanks
KNDS and its Norwegian partner RITEK have opened a tank factory at Levanger, which will build 37 of the Norwegian Army's 54 Leopard 2A8NO tanks, with production due to start this autumn. KNDS builds the other 17.
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Malaysia approves medium- and short-range air defence purchases under the 13th Malaysia Plan
Malaysia's defence minister has confirmed approval of a medium-range air defence system (two batteries) for the Air Force and a short-range system for the Army. No system has been chosen; acceptance letters are expected around 2027, and an indicative figure of about US$450–500 million has been reported for the medium-range system.
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India signs Rs 4,106 crore of contracts for a military satellite and Varunastra torpedoes
India's Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with New Space India Limited for the GSAT-7C communications satellite for the Air Force (Rs 2,563 crore) and with Bharat Dynamics for Varunastra torpedoes for the Navy (Rs 1,543 crore). Both suppliers are Indian, so India's defence Offset rules do not apply.
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Thailand moves ahead with the second phase of its Gripen E/F fighter purchase
The Royal Thai Air Force chief has confirmed plans for the second phase of Thailand's Gripen E/F purchase, part of 12 aircraft planned over three phases, with funding expected in the 2027 budget. Saab's offer includes a long-term Offset package with technology transfer and industrial cooperation.
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Riyadh awards Siemens and Alstom about SAR 5.5bn for 94 new metro trains
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has signed contracts with Siemens and Alstom worth about SAR 5.5 billion (about US$1.47 billion) for 94 new Riyadh Metro trains with systems, maintenance and training. Deliveries are due to begin in 2028.
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Colombia reviews the Offset package in its Gripen fighter contract
Colombia's government is reviewing the Offset projects tied to its contract for 17 Saab Gripen E/F fighters, worth about €3.1 billion, without halting the purchase. It is considering turning projects in solar power, water and health into technology transfer and new capabilities for its air force.
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UK minister says an industry consultation on Offset policy details will start shortly
Defence minister Luke Pollard has said a consultation with industry to refine the details of the UK's new Offset policy will start shortly. No date or threshold has been given.
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Austria plans a €2.5bn medium-range air defence purchase, aiming to sign by the end of 2026
Austria plans to buy a medium-range air defence system, two batteries with training and logistics, for about €2.5 billion, and hopes to sign by the end of 2026. No system has been chosen and about six suppliers remain possible; officials have stressed industrial cooperation.
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Austrian Armed Forces open a tender for long-range anti-tank guided missiles
The Austrian Armed Forces have tendered for long-range anti-tank guided missiles, with €36.2 million in the 2026 budget and €5.4 million in 2027. Applications closed on 2 October, and at least three applicants are to go through to the second phase.
Week of 12 October 202612 alerts
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Israel signs for 12 AH-64E Apache helicopters worth about US$1bn
Israel's Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, worth about US$1 billion, with deliveries due early next decade. The government moved NIS 1 billion into the defence budget to pay for the deal.
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Bulgaria approves a deal with Germany for five more IRIS-T SLM air defence systems
Bulgaria's Council of Ministers has approved a draft programme agreement with Germany for five more IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems from Diehl Defence, funded under the EU's SAFE defence loans. The agreement still needs ratification by the National Assembly.
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Greece asks the US to sell it Saronic Corsair uncrewed surface vessels
Greece has sent the US a Letter of Request to buy Corsair uncrewed surface vessels from Saronic through Foreign Military Sales, after Hellenic Navy trials. The ministry did not give a number; Greek press reports a plan for at least 30 boats.
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Malaysia's Offset cap on CPTPP-covered purchases drops from 60% to 40% on 29 November
Under Malaysia's schedule to the CPTPP trade pact, Offset credits on purchases by the covered ministries are capped at 60% of contract value until 28 November 2026, then 40% until 2030 and 20% until 2034, with none after that.
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Sweden signs contracts to train Polish submarine crews and lease Poland a submarine
Sweden's procurement agency FMV and the Swedish Navy have signed contracts under Poland's Orka programme to train Polish crews and lease HMS Södermanland to Poland until new boats arrive. They build on Poland's agreement for three Saab A26 submarines, the first due in 2031.
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Still no government response on the UK's defence Offsets consultation
The Ministry of Defence's written consultation on a possible UK defence Offsets policy closed on 23 December 2025, and as of 13 October 2026 no outcome has been published.
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Kuwait buys a £370m British air defence system from MARSS
Kuwait is buying an integrated air defence system of jammers, radars and interceptors, built around MARSS's NiDAR command and control centre, in a £370 million deal the UK government says will create 100 UK jobs. Kuwait's Offset programme has been suspended since 2015, so no Offset applies.
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Greece agrees about US$4bn of US deals, including 37 more F-16 Block 70 upgrades
During the US Secretary of State's visit to Athens, Greece agreed to about US$4 billion of US weapons and equipment: about US$1 billion to upgrade 37 F-16 Block 50 jets to Block 70, US$1.2 billion of air weapons and US$750 million of MH-60 helicopter support.
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Malaysia's Budget 2027 includes 42 new trains and a RM3.4bn rail overhaul
Presenting Budget 2027, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will buy 42 new train sets for the ETS and KTM Komuter services, and that Prasarana will invest more than RM3.4 billion to rehabilitate its rail services.
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Denmark takes delivery of the first of four new air defence systems
Denmark's defence procurement agency has received the first of four new ground-based air defence systems, a NASAMS, from a DKK 58.2 billion programme. Contracts for support equipment are still to be signed.
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US approves a possible US$1.04bn sale of APKWS-II guidance sections to the UAE
The US State Department has approved a possible sale to the United Arab Emirates of up to 10,000 APKWS-II laser guidance sections and related equipment, estimated at US$1.041 billion.
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Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M helicopters under the EU's SAFE defence loans
Airbus has announced an order from Romania for 12 H225M helicopters, placed through France's armaments agency and paid for with the EU's SAFE defence loans, with Romania's IAR as Airbus's long-term partner. SAFE-funded purchases are exempt from Romania's Offset rules, so this order carries no Romanian Offset.
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