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FNSS Turkey global leader manufacturer of combat armored vehicles and weapon systems
RTSYS is a world leader in the design and manufacture of acoustic recorders, buoys and software either for post-processing analysis or real-time assessment
EDGE from the UAE is a leading advanced defense technology group specializing in autonomous systems, electronic warfare, smart weapons, and cybersecurity.
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Lockheed Martin is set to triple PAC-3 MSE hit-to-kill interceptor production under a long-term U.S. framework deal, strengthening Patriot air and missile defense capabilities, replenishing allied stockpiles, and reinforcing a resilient multinational defense industrial base (Picture source: U.S. DoW). Lockheed Martin is set to triple PAC-3 MSE hit-to-kill interceptor production under a long-term U.S. framework deal, strengthening Patriot air and missile defense capabilities, replenishing allied stockpiles, and reinforcing a resilient multinational defense industrial base (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Will Triple Production of PAC-3 MSE Air Defense Interceptors by 2033

| Defense News Army 2025
Lockheed Martin has signed a new framework agreement with the U.S. government to increase annual PAC-3 MSE interceptor production from about 600 to...
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The Bolide is the latest high-speed, laser-guided missile used in the RBS 70 air defense system. Designed to defeat modern aerial threats, it has a range of up to 9 km, is immune to jamming, and can intercept drones, helicopters, and fast jets with pinpoint accuracy. The Bolide is the latest high-speed, laser-guided missile used in the RBS 70 air defense system. Designed to defeat modern aerial threats, it has a range of up to 9 km, is immune to jamming, and can intercept drones, helicopters, and fast jets with pinpoint accuracy.

Sweden's SAAB Wins Contract from Lithuania to Supply RBS 70 Bolide Air Defense Missiles

| Defense News Army 2025
Lithuania has finalized a landmark €320 million agreement with Swedish defense manufacturer Saab to procure RBS 70 Bolide surface-to-air defense mi...
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U.S. Marine Corps forces employed the Neros Archer first-person view attack drone alongside the Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft system during the attack drone training in Puerto Rico. U.S. Marine Corps forces employed the Neros Archer first-person view attack drone alongside the Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft system during the attack drone training in Puerto Rico.

U.S. Marine Corps FPV Drone Training Advances Expeditionary Unit Integration in Puerto Rico

| Defense News Army 2025
According to information released by the U.S. Marine Corps, Marines carried out advanced attack drone training at Camp Santiago on November 18 as p...
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Belarus has brought the 96L6 all-altitude radar into combat service, giving its air defense forces continuous 300-kilometer multi-target detection as part of the ongoing S-400 Triumf rollout (Picture Source: Belta / Belarussian MoD) Belarus has brought the 96L6 all-altitude radar into combat service, giving its air defense forces continuous 300-kilometer multi-target detection as part of the ongoing S-400 Triumf rollout (Picture Source: Belta / Belarussian MoD)

Belarus activates 96L6 radar on combat duty as part of S-400 air defense integration

| Defense News Army 2025
In a notable expansion of its integrated air defense network, Belarus has placed the Russian-made 96L6 all-altitude radar station on combat duty, m...
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Lockheed Martin’s $142.6 million contract modification extends sustainment support for the UAE’s THAAD missile defense system, reinforcing U.S.-backed high-altitude missile defense coverage in a region facing persistent missile threats (Picture Source: U.S. Army) Lockheed Martin’s $142.6 million contract modification extends sustainment support for the UAE’s THAAD missile defense system, reinforcing U.S.-backed high-altitude missile defense coverage in a region facing persistent missile threats (Picture Source: U.S. Army)

Lockheed Martin secures $142.6m contract to sustain UAE's THAAD missile defense system

| Defense News Army 2025
Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract modification to continue support for the United Arab Emirates' Terminal High Altitude Area De...
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Building on this operational experience, Fire Point transitioned from expendable UAVs to cruise missiles with the FP-5 Flamingo Building on this operational experience, Fire Point transitioned from expendable UAVs to cruise missiles with the FP-5 Flamingo

UAE EDGE Group Eyes Minority Stake in Ukrainian Flamingo Missile Manufacturer Fire Point

| Defense News Army 2025
The United Arab Emirates is moving closer to a landmark investment in Ukraine’s defense industry, as sources familiar with the talks told BBC News ...
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new anti-drone architecture will be integrated into an older defensive line constructed more than a decade ago, but now fundamentally upgraded to address low-altitude, low-signature aerial threats that traditional air defense systems struggle to detect and engage new anti-drone architecture will be integrated into an older defensive line constructed more than a decade ago, but now fundamentally upgraded to address low-altitude, low-signature aerial threats that traditional air defense systems struggle to detect and engage

Poland Confirms 2 Billion Euro Anti-Drone Fortifications Along Belarus Border

| Defense News Army 2025
Poland has formally approved a sweeping counter-unmanned aerial system defense program that will see layered anti-drone fortifications installed al...
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DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 counter-drone system is shown deployed during NATO Exercise Bold Machina 25 in the Netherlands, demonstrating integrated detection and electronic defeat against unmanned aerial threats (Picture Source: DroneShield) DroneShield’s DroneSentry-X Mk2 counter-drone system is shown deployed during NATO Exercise Bold Machina 25 in the Netherlands, demonstrating integrated detection and electronic defeat against unmanned aerial threats (Picture Source: DroneShield)

Australia’s DroneShield Wins $6.2M Asia-Pacific Military Contract for Integrated Counter-Drone Systems

| Defense News Army 2025
DroneShield has landed a new $6.2 million military contract to supply advanced counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities to a defense f...
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The video released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows military vehicles moving along snow-covered forest roads, troops setting up camouflage netting, and officers declaring the system on combat alert. (Picture source: Russian MoD) The video released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows military vehicles moving along snow-covered forest roads, troops setting up camouflage netting, and officers declaring the system on combat alert. (Picture source: Russian MoD)

Russia Claims Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Deployed to Belarus

| Defense News Army 2025
Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced on December 30, 2025, that it had forward-deployed its new Oreshnik nuclear-capable ballistic missile system...
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Concept models based on Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 and General Dynamics’ Griffin III are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the final XM30 design (Picture source: Army Recognition Group / General Dynamics) Concept models based on Rheinmetall’s Lynx KF41 and General Dynamics’ Griffin III are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the final XM30 design (Picture source: Army Recognition Group / General Dynamics)

U.S. Army To Invest in XM30 in 2026 to Develop Next-Generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle Prototypes

| Defense News Army 2025
The U.S. Army's ground modernization strategy advances decisively in Fiscal Year 2026 with a continued infusion of development funds for the XM30 C...
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New M1126 Stryker combat vehicles equipped with 30mm automatic cannons, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, line up in preparation for the next live-fire iteration at Yakima Training Center, Washington, December 13, 2025. New M1126 Stryker combat vehicles equipped with 30mm automatic cannons, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, line up in preparation for the next live-fire iteration at Yakima Training Center, Washington, December 13, 2025.

U.S. Army tests new Stryker armored vehicle 30mm cannon variant in day and night live-fire trials

| Defense News Army 2025
According to information released by the U.S. Army on December 23, 2025, U.S. Army soldiers from 1-2 SBCT (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) concluded i...
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Belgian military sources indicate that the 123 Servals will be fielded across several roles, including troop transport, command and control, reconnaissance, and support functions, mirroring the modular philosophy of the French Army Belgian military sources indicate that the 123 Servals will be fielded across several roles, including troop transport, command and control, reconnaissance, and support functions, mirroring the modular philosophy of the French Army

Belgium Confirms First Procurement of 123 Serval Armored Vehicles from France

| Defense News Army 2025
The Belgian government has cleared the acquisition of 215 new armored vehicles from France as part of the ongoing CaMo Capacité Motorisée program, ...
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The Next Generation Squad Weapon program equips the U.S. Army with the M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle, and 6.8x51mm ammunition to extend range, improve armor penetration, and increase squad-level lethality against peer threats (Picture Source: U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier) The Next Generation Squad Weapon program equips the U.S. Army with the M7 rifle, M250 automatic rifle, and 6.8x51mm ammunition to extend range, improve armor penetration, and increase squad-level lethality against peer threats (Picture Source: U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier)

U.S. Army Accelerates Fielding of M7 Assault Rifles and M250 Light Machine Guns in FY2026

| Defense News Army 2025
The U.S. Army is set to procure and begin fielding 16,154 M7 rifles (Next Generation Squad Weapon-Rifle), 2,636 M250 automatic rifles (NGSW-Automat...
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The ACV-30 is equipped with a Kongsberg RT20 stabilized remote turret mounting a 30 mm Bushmaster II cannon and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. (Picture source: Kongsberg) The ACV-30 is equipped with a Kongsberg RT20 stabilized remote turret mounting a 30 mm Bushmaster II cannon and a 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun. (Picture source: Kongsberg)

U.S. Marines to Procure 59 Amphibious Combat Vehicles with 30mm Turret and 32 Recovery Variants by 2026

| Defense News Army 2025
The U.S. Department of Defense’s Fiscal Year 2026 acquisition budget cements the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program as a long-term capability ...
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U.S. Special Operations Forces prepare for a maritime insertion from a U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during a joint raid rehearsal over the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR. U.S. Special Operations Forces prepare for a maritime insertion from a U.S. Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter during a joint raid rehearsal over the Caribbean Sea in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR.

U.S. Special Forces rehearse Caribbean raid to prepare possible actions against drug cartels in Venezuela

| Defense News Army 2025
U.S. Special Operations Forces partnered with U.S. Coast Guard aviation for a joint maritime raid rehearsal over the Caribbean Sea on December 28, ...
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In December 2024, Poland successfully launched the CGR-080 guided rocket from the Homar-K Multiple Launch Rocket System. (Picture source: Polish MoD) In December 2024, Poland successfully launched the CGR-080 guided rocket from the Homar-K Multiple Launch Rocket System. (Picture source: Polish MoD)

South Korea signs $4B Chunmoo rocket production deal with Poland for Homar-K multiple launch rocket system

| Defense News Army 2025
South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace announced on December 29, 2025, that it has finalized an executive contract valued at approximately $4 billion with ...
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Colombian Air Force begins first operational deployment of the Barak MX air defense system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, marking the country’s first deployment of a multi-layered missile defense architecture Colombian Air Force begins first operational deployment of the Barak MX air defense system, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, marking the country’s first deployment of a multi-layered missile defense architecture

Colombian Air Force begins deployment of first Israeli Barak MX air defense missile system

| Defense News Army 2025
Colombia has formally initiated the operational deployment of its first Israeli-made Barak MX air defense missile system battery, marking a signifi...
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The system in question is widely believed to be the 600 mm multiple rocket launcher, a heavy rocket artillery platform that occupies a doctrinal space between traditional MLRS and short-range ballistic missiles (Picture source: KCNA). The system in question is widely believed to be the 600 mm multiple rocket launcher, a heavy rocket artillery platform that occupies a doctrinal space between traditional MLRS and short-range ballistic missiles (Picture source: KCNA).

Kim Jong Un orders North Korea artillery reorganization around long range rocket forces

| Defense News Army 2025
Kim Jong-un has directed North Korea’s military to reorganize its artillery forces around long-range rocket systems, a shift that state media descr...
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The S-400 batteries in Indian service are part of a multi-year delivery program from Russia, conducted under a bilateral contract signed in 2018. The S-400 batteries in Indian service are part of a multi-year delivery program from Russia, conducted under a bilateral contract signed in 2018.

Indian Army releases first image of S-400 air defence system deployed against Pakistan

| Defense News Army 2025
The Indian Air Force has, for the first time, publicly confirmed the combat deployment of its S-400 Triumf long-range air defense system, locally d...
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Israel’s Barak MX is a modular, multi-layer air defense system designed to intercept aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats at ranges up to 150 km. Developed by IAI, it features advanced radar, command-and-control, and multiple interceptor types, offering mobile, networked protection for modern battlefield and homeland defense operations. Israel’s Barak MX is a modular, multi-layer air defense system designed to intercept aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats at ranges up to 150 km. Developed by IAI, it features advanced radar, command-and-control, and multiple interceptor types, offering mobile, networked protection for modern battlefield and homeland defense operations.

Israel's IAI Confirms Barak MX Air Defense Missile System Contract for Royal Thai Air Force

| Defense News Army 2025
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced in early December 2025 that it had finalized a significant export agreement with Thailand for the deliv...
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A K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer advances across the training area during a combined live-fire exercise conducted as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. A K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer advances across the training area during a combined live-fire exercise conducted as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 25.

Hanwha Defense USA partners with U.S. Army on 58-caliber cannon for K9 next-generation howitzer

| Defense News Army 2025
Hanwha Defense USA disclosed in December 2025 that it has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army’s DEVCOM...
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The third category, which corresponds to the system visible in the published images, is designed for heavy UAVs with launch masses approaching two tons and uses longer modular tracks with lower launch cadence (Picture source: X account @Clash Report) The third category, which corresponds to the system visible in the published images, is designed for heavy UAVs with launch masses approaching two tons and uses longer modular tracks with lower launch cadence (Picture source: X account @Clash Report)

China unveils mobile electromagnetic catapult for land-based drone launches

| Defense News Army 2025
Images circulating on Chinese social media platforms and industrial forums in early December 2025 have highlighted what manufacturers describe as a...
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The Zolfaghar Basir anti-ship ballistic missile is operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force, part of Iran’s expanding solid-fuel missile arsenal. (Picture source: Iranian News Agency) The Zolfaghar Basir anti-ship ballistic missile is operated by the IRGC Aerospace Force, part of Iran’s expanding solid-fuel missile arsenal. (Picture source: Iranian News Agency)

Iran develops unconventional missile warheads with chemical and biological payloads

| Defense News Army 2025
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has begun work on unconventional warheads intended for integration onto its ballistic missile arsenal, acc...
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Israel has fielded its first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, adding a cost-effective directed-energy layer to the country’s existing missile and rocket interception network (Picture Source: Israeli MoD) Israel has fielded its first operational Iron Beam high-power laser air defense system, adding a cost-effective directed-energy layer to the country’s existing missile and rocket interception network (Picture Source: Israeli MoD)

Rafael Delivers Israel’s First Operational Iron Beam Laser Shield to Revolutionize Air Defense Era

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 28, 2025, Israel’s Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced the delivery of the first operational Iron Beam hi...
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Two strategic cruise missiles were launched from North Korea’s western coastline and flew along preprogrammed trajectories over the Yellow Sea before striking their designated targets (Picture source: KCNA) Two strategic cruise missiles were launched from North Korea’s western coastline and flew along preprogrammed trajectories over the Yellow Sea before striking their designated targets (Picture source: KCNA)

North Korea Conducts Upgraded Hwasal-1 Strategic Cruise Missile Drill Over Yellow Sea

| Defense News Army 2025
North Korea carried out a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill on December 28 using what is assessed to be an upgraded variant of the H...
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