Defense News Army 2025
US Uses Converted Peacekeeper Ballistic Missile to Launch Classified Spy Satellites into Orbit
On April 16, 2025, a Minotaur IV launcher was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as part of the classified NROL-1...
Breaking News: U.S. Deploys NMESIS Anti-ship Missile System to Northern Philippines Amid Rising China Tensions
On April 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the deployment of the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to th...
How UK Is Preparing for Drone Warfare with Its RapidDestroyer Microwave Weapon
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in countering drone threats with the successful testing of RapidDestroyer, a high-power microwave w...
Denmark May Become First European Nation to Train Troops in Ukraine on Combat Drone Warfare
Denmark could become the first European nation to send troops to Ukraine to train its own military personnel in the use of combat drones on the bat...
Morocco moves closer to potential K2 Black Panther tank purchase following high-level talks in South Korea
According to L'Opinion on April 12, 2025, Morocco formally expressed interest in acquiring South Korea’s K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The ann...
US Demonstrates Nuclear Second-Strike Capability in Giant Pace 25-1 Exercise
On April 11, 2025, the U.S. Air Force announced the completion of exercise Giant Pace 25-1, a critical test of the airborne nuclear command and con...
US Approves Sale of FIM-92K Stinger Missiles to Morocco to Enhance Short-Range Air Defense
On April 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Morocco involving 600 FIM-92K Stinger ...
Exclusive: U.S. Army Accelerates Development of Next Generation Abrams M1E3 Tank to Field Within 30 Months
According to information published by the Defense News website on April 14, 2025, the U.S. Army is set to significantly accelerate the development ...
Flash News: Poland Joins Global Supply Chain for Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missiles with First Launch Tube Delivery to Lockheed Martin
On April 15, 2025, Lockheed Martin Europe announced the receipt of the first shipment of Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) launch tub...
Russian BMD-4M IFV to Get 30mm Programmable Airburst Cannon Upgrade for Anti-Drone Defense
As drones have become central actors on the Ukrainian battlefield—used for precision strikes, reconnaissance missions, and harassment of enemy posi...
Dutch company Mine Kafon turns wind-powered childhood toy into low-cost mine clearing system
On March 31, 2025, Roy shared some information about the Mine Kafon Ball, a Dutch wind-powered device intended to detonate anti-personnel landmines...
US accelerates development of new B61-13 nuclear gravity bomb to expand strategic attack options
As reported by the Sandia National Laboratories on April 2, 2025, the United States has shortened the production schedule of its upcoming nuclear g...