Defense News Army 2025
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Israeli TROPHY Active Protection System to be Produced Locally in India to Increase Protection of Combat Vehicles
In February 2025, a significant collaboration was announced between Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd (Rafael) from Israel and Larsen & Toubro (L...
Poland to equip M1A2 SEP V3 tanks with Pearson Engineering's SLICE system for independent engineering capabilities
On March 11, 2025, Pearson Engineering has been awarded a contract to supply 99 engineering capability kits for integration onto Poland’s new fleet...
Textron Systems' Ripsaw 3 Ground Robot Wins US Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle Contract
According to information published by Breaking Defense on March 7, 2025, Textron Systems has emerged victorious in the U.S. Army’s highly anticipat...
US Army Conducts Engineering Training at a Training Area in Bulgaria
On March 6, 2025, soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT), 1st Armored Division, participated in essential engineering training at...
Tajikistan Debuts Chinese-Made HQ-17AE Air Defense System During Armed Forces Anniversary Parade
Tajikistan publicly showcased its newly acquired HQ-17AE short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for the first time during a military parad...
Czech Republic Conducts Tests on Caesar 8x8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in France Ahead of Military Integration
The Czech Republic is advancing its artillery modernization with the first tests of the Caesar 8x8 self-propelled howitzer in France. Designed to m...
Europe Strengthens Air Defense with Massive Aster Missile Order from France Italy and UK
France, the United Kingdom, and Italy are set to announce a new strategic order for nearly 220 Aster 15 and 30 missiles. This acquisition, to be of...
Poland Releases Video of First Successful CGR-080 Missile Launch from Homar-K MLRS
Poland has released a video of the first successful launch of the CGR-080 guided missile from the Homar-K system, shared on X by defense analyst Ha...
Royal Navy Procures Sig MCX Rifle for Specialist Commando Operations
The Royal Navy has procured more than 1,500 Sig Sauer MCX rifles, equipping its Royal Marines for specialized operations, including counter-terrori...
Sweden Restores Its Coastal Defense Capability with a New RBS15 Missiles Battalion Armed
Amid a shifting regional security landscape, Sweden has officially strengthened its coastal defense capabilities with the establishment of the 32nd...
ASELSAN Develops Advanced Laser Defense with Mobile GÖKBERK System to Counter Growing Drone Threat
On March 10, 2025, ASELSAN confirmed the effectiveness of its GÖKBERK mobile laser weapon system during recent tests. The system demonstrated its a...
Flash News: South Korea to Export 180 Additional K2 Black Panther Tanks to Poland in $6.2 Billion Deal
According to information published by Korea JoongAng Daily on March 9, 2025, South Korea is preparing to sign a significant defense deal with Polan...
Exclusive: US Army Integrates Israeli Spike Missile on AH-64 Apache Helicopter for Enhanced Precision Strikes
On March 5, 2025, a significant milestone in U.S. Army aviation took place as the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) successfully piloted an AH-64...
Flash News: Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA Jet-Powered Unmanned Combat Aircraft Completes Aerodynamics Flight Test
According to information released by the Turkish company Baykar, the Turkish-made Bayraktar KIZILELMA, a carrier-capable, jet-powered unmanned comb...
Vietnam Selects South Korea's K9 Thunder Marking a Strategic Shift in Military Relations in Asia
South Korea continues its expansion in the defense market with the export of the K9 Thunder to Vietnam, a transaction that marks a strategic shift ...
United Kingdom and Anduril Strike New Deal to Supply Advanced Attack Drones to Ukraine
The UK government has entered into a new agreement with Anduril UK to supply advanced attack drones to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These drones, de...
US Approves Delivery of Armored D9 bulldozers to Israel in an Expedited Sale for Border Protection
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential military sale to Israel involving Caterpillar D9 bulldozers and related equipment, with an es...
UAE recognizes the potential of Saudi Arabia's new Haris SA-3B vertical take-off drone
During IDEX 2025, the Emirati ADNEC Group and the organizing committee of the exhibition recognized the SA-3B Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) ...
Successful Launch of CSO-3 Military Satellite Strengthening France's Space-Based Observation Capabilities
The launch of the CSO-3 (Composante Spatiale Optique) military observation satellite marks a decisive step in the renewal of France’s space-based c...
Rheinmetall’s Kodiak AEV Demonstrates its Ability to Support Engineering Operations in Poland
On March 6, 2025, Rheinmetall announced that it had demonstrated the capabilities of the Kodiak armored engineer vehicle during the Polish military...