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Since Armenia occupied a portion of Azerbaijani territory in the 1990s, the two countries have fought a number of skirmishes along the de facto border.

Partnerships with companies in Russia, Israel, Turkey, and Europe are helping to strengthen Kazakhstan’s growing defense industry.

Hungary is undertaking a major overhaul of its rotary-wing forces, while Montenegro is seeking to add light multi-role machines.

Belarus ordered 12 Su-30SMs to replace the long-serving MiG-29s in the air defense and attack roles as part of a major overhaul of the country’s defenses.

Having already gained domestic orders, the twin-jet Antonov transport has now received an order from the Peruvian police

Ukraine has instigated a program to modernize Il-76s while increasing the fleet of operational “Fencers.” The nation is also looking to buy Super Tucanos.

The Ku-ME Invest MP-H family uses a similar central body matched to various wing sizes to cater for a wide range of payload options

A mixture of helicopters from East and West will continue to equip the Serbian forces, along with the indigenous maintenance of the existing Gazelle fleet

Having failed to buy F-16s from Israel after U.S. applied restrictions, Croatia is looking for new-build F-16s or Gripens

Thirteen aircraft are being ordered, and Antonov hopes the deal will inspire confidence in the design from other potential customers

Boosting defenses while also trying to maintain relations with Russia, due to needing to maintain legacy equipment, is not easy.

It seems there's no alternative to ballistic missile defense in central Eastern Europe.

Belarus is expanding its defense industry capabilities, introducing a new drone and a counter-UAS jammer.

Ukraine has two major programs running as part of a plan to maintain and develop advanced capabilities for its attack helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

The Belarusian government has donated four more MiG-29s to Serbia as the Balkans air force continues its expansion.

The recent deal to supply Bayraktar TB2 UAVs to Ukraine brings with it further cooperation with Turkey, which also includes transport aircraft development.

Three Central European air forces are planning to replace their aging MiG-21/29 fleets with F-16s, but each of the programs faces political issues.

Hungary has followed up its order for H145s with a sizeable purchase of H225Ms, with which it will complete the transformation of its rotary-wing force

Russia is maintaining influence in eastern Europe by hampeing efforts by some nations to gain MRO business, while promoting Serbia's credentials

A number of nations in the Balkans are updating their fighter fleets, with the F-16 leading the way as used aircraft being sold to Croatia and Romania

Following five years on the ground pending a decision on their future, 12 Mi-24 "Hinds" are being returned to service in Hungary

In answer to growing tensions in the Black Sea region Ukraine has launched a new weapons capabilities program, with naval cruise missiles to the fore.

Ukriane has instigated a program to upgrade its tactical aircraft fleet, drawing on its defense induatry with assistance from outside avionics suppliers

Integration of the Stormbreaker has started on the F-35, F/A-18E/F and F-15E.

ESSM Block 2 development is focused on a new guidance section.