Defense News Army 2025
French KNDS innovates with land-based RAPIDFire system for short-range drone and missile defense
At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France has officially unveiled its new-generation RAPIDFire Land system, marking a major milestone in the...
Latvia invests for €81 Million in Spike Missiles to increase its anti-tank capabilities
According to information published by the Latvian Ministry of Defence on June 3, 2025, the government has signed a €81 million agreement with EuroS...
Sweden Modernizes with CV9035 MkIIIC IFVs for Enhanced Firepower and Digital Warfare
According to information released by the Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) on June 17, 2025, Sweden has launched a comprehensive rearmament ini...
Latvia doubles European ASCOD vehicle fleet to strengthen Eastern border with Russia
According to information published by the Latvian Ministry of Defence on June 17, 2025, the Latvian Cabinet has approved the procurement of an addi...
Israel Seeks US GBU57 Bomb to Destroy Underground Iranian Nuclear Facilities
According to information published by AP News on June 17, 2025, Israel has formally requested U.S. assistance to provide the GBU 57 Massive Ordnanc...
France develops new mobile launcher using naval cruise missiles to expand long-range strike options
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, MBDA displayed the ongoing development of its Land Cruise Missile (LCM), a mobile, ground-launched cruise missile syste...
Breaking News: France Defense Industry Multiple Rocket Launcher Foudre Enters Competition with U.S. HIMARS
On June 17, 2025, French defense manufacturer Turgis & Gaillard officially unveiled its new multiple rocket launcher system, Foudre, at the Paris A...
MBDA reveals Future Cruise & Anti-Ship Missile to deliver deep strike and penetrate advanced defenses
At Le Bourget 2025, MBDA displays for the first time a scale model of the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) including the TP15 and the RJ10...
France’s New AASM XLR Smart Bomb Doubles the Rafale Fighter’s Strike Range
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Safran presents a major evolution of its modular air-to-ground weapon system with the A2SM XLR, an extended-range versi...
Greece boosts Lebanese infantry mobility following delivery of US-made M113 armored carriers
As reported by Kathimerini on June 6, 2025, Greece has approved the transfer of thirteen US-made M113 armored personnel carriers (APCs) to the Leba...
Hungary Deploys HERO 30 to Enhance Tactical Precision Strike Capabilities on the Battlefield
On June 17, 2025, the Hungarian Ministry of Defence officially unveiled the HERO 30 loitering munition during a high-profile defense exhibition, ma...
British Army seeks rapid fielding of land laser weapons against drone threats
According to information published by the UK Ministry of Defence on June 13, 2025, through its Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (2025/S 000-032...