Defense News Army 2025
Another Success for Embraer Brazilian Company Receives Order for 5 A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Uruguay
Embraer confirmed that the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has converted previously obtained options into firm orders for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft...
German Army Enhances Close-Range Reconnaissance Capabilities with Black Hornet Nanodrones
On January 13, 2025, the Bundeswehr announced the acquisition of Black Hornet 3 and Black Hornet 4 nanodrones, developed by Teledyne FLIR. These un...
US Army Partners with Leonardo DRS to Modernize Mortars with Advanced Fire Control Systems
On January 13, 2025, Leonardo DRS announced it had been awarded a contract valued at over $99 million to supply next-generation mortar fire control...
European Cooperation on 1000 Patriot GEM-T Missiles Enhances NATO Security Against Russia
On January 10, 2025, a report from the National Armaments Directors group, issued under the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, highlighted significant ...
Iran Tests Laser Air Defense System Amid Potential Israeli Threats to Nuclear Sites
As tensions persist over the possibility of Israeli attacks targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, Tehran has undertaken large-scale military exercis...
How Nations Are Scaling Up Munitions Production for Ukraine
According to information published by the US DoD on January 10, 2025, in response to the ongoing conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine i...
UK to Increase Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missile Production and Deliver 650 Missiles to Ukraine
On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) confirmed a significant new initiative by the United Kingdom to increase its production o...
Slovakia Reconsiders Military Modernization Plans and Considers Swedish CV90120-T Light Tanks
Slovakia is revisiting its military modernization strategy, with Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák confirming that the country is considering alterna...
Flash Info: Denmark Plans Major Arctic Defense Boost with New Vessels Patrols and F-35 Fighter Jets in Greenland
On January 10, 2025, Denmark unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly boost its military presence in Greenland, a strategically critical Arct...
Thales UK Demonstrates Versatility of Its Lightweight Multi-role Missile LMM Against Simultaneous Targets
On January 9, 2025, Thales UK, in collaboration with the British Ministry of Defence (MoD), conducted a demonstration at the Manorbier test site to...
Boeing Defense Boosts US Army Interoperability with Delivery of Third CH-47F Block II Chinook
Boeing Defense recently delivered its third series-production CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army, marking an advancement in the mo...
NASAMS Missile System Expected to Arrive in Taiwan by 2025 Amid Rising Tension with China
According to recent reports, the first battery of the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is expected to arrive in Taiwan by t...