Defense News Army 2025
Breaking News: Germany Approves Development of Patria 6x6-based 120mm Mortar System for German army
On January 30, 2025, the German Ministry of Defense announced that the German Budget Committee had approved five new procurement projects, includin...
Turkish Armed Forces' new Bazna kamikaze drone could take off from underwater for surprise attacks
As reported by Defence Turk on January 29, 2025, the Bazna drone, developed by the Turkish company Dönmezoğlu Bilişim, has officially entered the i...
French-German KNDS Acquires Texelis Defense to Boost Future Combat Vehicle Innovations
German-French Defense company KNDS and Texelis officially announced on January 29, 2025, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concern...
Breaking News: Estonia receives first batch of French Caesar 6x6 self-propelled howitzers to reinforce its new artillery battalion
On January 30, 2025, the Estonian Ministry of Defence received its first batch of six French-made Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers as part of ...
Breaking News: Latvia Acquires 42 GDELS ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Strengthen Armed Forces Capabilities
Latvia has taken a significant step in modernizing its land forces by awarding General Dynamics European Land Systems GDELS-Santa Bárbara Sistemas ...
Netherlands confirms acquisition of 22 unique Skyranger 30 mobile air defense systems to counter emerging aerial threats
On January 29, 2025, the Netherlands decided to procure 22 Skyranger 30 short-range air defense systems mounted on ACSV Gen 5 tracked armored vehic...
Iran tests new Badr anti-tank guided missile to modernize its infantry strike capabilities
As reported by Patarames on January 28, 2025, Iran has conducted the first publicly documented test of its new Badr anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)...
Spain Marks a Decade of Patriot System Deployment in Türkiye Under NATO Command
On January 26, 2025, Spain marked the tenth anniversary of its participation in the NATO Support to Türkiye mission, an initiative aimed at strengt...
Analysis: President Trump Orders Next-Gen Missile Shield: How US Plans to Defend Against New Missile Threats?
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to develop a "next-generation missile defense shield" to protect the U.S. from aerial threats,...
French Army Responds to Growing Drone Threat with New Anti-Air Capabilities
As aerial threats evolve rapidly and high-intensity conflicts resurface in Europe, France is accelerating the modernization of its air defense and ...
Estonia to strengthen its infantry brigades with 230 new Turkish-made NMS 4x4 and Arma 6x6 armored vehicles
As reported by Marcin Cichy on January 25, 2025, Estonia is set to receive a total of 230 Turkish-made armored vehicles, including 100 Nurol Makina...
100 More Leclerc XLR Tanks Ordered to Strengthen French Combat Power
The French Ministry of Armed Forces' Directorate General of Armament (DGA) announced on December 24, 2024, the order for the renovation of 100 addi...
Breaking News: Philippine Army to Begin Training with US MRC Typhon Missile System in February 2025
According to information published on Military Cognizance Facebook account on 28 January 2025, approximately 20 soldiers from the Philippine Army's...
Italian Army to replace its Ariete tanks with up to 380 German KF51 Panthers
According to Defence Industry Europe on January 16, 2025, the Italian Ministry of Defence announced plans to procure up to 380 new tanks based on t...
Iran Demonstrates AI-Powered Missiles Launched from Drones in Persian Gulf Show of Force
On January 26, 2025, Iran showcased its advanced military capabilities during the "Prophet Muhammad" naval exercise organized by the Islamic Revolu...
Serbian Army improves air defense coordination with new French-made GM200 and GM400 Alpha radar systems
As reported by the Serbian Ministry of Defence on January 23, 2025, the Serbian Armed Forces have recently expanded their capabilities with the acq...
EDGE to Dominate IDEX 2025 with Its Largest-Ever Portfolio of Defence Innovations
On January 28, 2025, EDGE, a global leader in advanced technology and defense, announced its third participation in the International Defence Exhib...
NATO Forces Strengthened by Deployment of Netherland Army Fennek Reconnaissance Vehicles in Lithuania
According to information published by the NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Lithuania Facebook account on January 28, 2025, the arrival o...
Serbia Trains and Deploys Latest-Generation of Nora B-52 Self-Propelled Howitzers
In the vicinity of Niš, Serbia, crews from the Mixed Artillery Brigade are undergoing intensive training on 155 mm B-52 M-15 Nora self-propelled ho...
Trump Launches Iron Dome Project to Protect US From Ballistic Missiles
On January 27, 2025, in a speech delivered in Miami, President Donald Trump announced the launch of an ambitious missile defense project aimed at p...