Defense News Army 2025
German Army Orders New IRIS Goggles with Thermal and Augmented Reality Features to Improve Troop Vision in All Conditions
On June 26, 2025, the German Bundestag approved the procurement of IRIS thermal clip-on systems, a digital imaging product jointly developed by The...
Netherlands Orders 150 Oshkosh Kaaiman DXPV Vehicles Derived from U.S. JLTV for Marine Corps
According to information published by Oshkosh Defense on June 25, 2025, Oshkosh Defense Europe B.V., in partnership with Oshkosh Defense, LLC, has ...
Türkiye’s Nurol Makina Boosts Hungary’s Armed Forces Capabilities with Delivery of 56 Gidran Armored Vehicles
On June 2025, Türkiye’s Nurol Makina and Hungary's Rába Automotive marked a new milestone with the delivery of 56 additional Gidran armored vehicle...
Exclusive: Ukraine becomes first foreign customer of Dutch Rheinmetall Ermine all-terrain vehicle
According to information published by Rheinmetall Defense on June 25, 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Rheinmetall De...
Türkiye seeks French approval for SAMP/T air defense system to achieve national Steel Dome project
As reported by Bloomberg on June 25, 2025, at the NATO summit held in The Hague, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan asked French President Emma...
Breaking News: Türkiye to Double Defence Spending in 10 Years Reaching 5% of GDP to Power Major Strategic Projects
On June 25, 2025, Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that national defence spending will rise to 5% of GDP by 2035, more than doubl...
Russia to start production of new AK-308 automatic rifle in NATO caliber to improve accuracy
On June 18, 2025, the Russian Kalashnikov Concern announced the upcoming start of serial production for the modernized AK-308 automatic rifle, cham...
Exclusive: China tests Tianyan drones fired from artillery for quick disposable battlefield surveillance
On June 20, 2025, Norinco, the Chinese state-owned defense contractor, unveiled the Tianyan system, an artillery-launched drone platform that marks...
Breaking News: Finland Allows More NATO Troops Amid Rising Russian Military Presence
On June 25, 2025, Finland hailed the forthcoming deployment of allied NATO land forces on its territory, marking a decisive shift in Northern Europ...
Patria completes test firings of Finland’s ARVE first wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer
On June 26, 2025, the Finnish company Patria announced the successful completion of test firings for its new ARVE 155mm wheeled self-propelled howi...
Belgium to boost mobile air defense capabilities with acquisition of German-made Skyranger systems
On June 24, 2025, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken confirmed that Belgium will proceed with the acquisition of Skyranger air defense systems....
German Army to Get Boxer Infantry Vehicle with Puma Turret Merging Firepower, Mobility and Anti-Drone Tech
On June 24, 2025, Germany formalized its commitment to acquire a new class of infantry fighting vehicles by merging two of its most advanced platfo...