Skip to main content

Land Defense News

Eurosatory 2026 International Defence and Security Exhibition land Airland Reference Army Recognition Official News Online Web TV
Otokar
FNSS Turkey global leader manufacturer of combat armored vehicles and weapon systems
John Cockerill Defense gun turrets from 25 to 120 mm caliber
The United Kingdom has deployed its combat-proven Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait following an Iranian drone strike, reinforcing Gulf infrastructure protection against escalating low-cost aerial threats (Picture Source: UK MoD / Britannica) The United Kingdom has deployed its combat-proven Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait following an Iranian drone strike, reinforcing Gulf infrastructure protection against escalating low-cost aerial threats (Picture Source: UK MoD / Britannica)

UK Deploys Combat-Proven Rapid Sentry Air Defence System to Kuwait to Counter Drone Threats in the Gulf

| Defense News Army 2026
On April 3, 2026, the United Kingdom confirmed the deployment of its Rapid Sentry air defence system to Kuwait following an overnight Iranian drone...
Read more
U.S. Army and U.S. Navy common hypersonic missile, likely the Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on March 26, 2026, demonstrating the United States’ advancing long-range precision strike capability. U.S. Army and U.S. Navy common hypersonic missile, likely the Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), launches from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on March 26, 2026, demonstrating the United States’ advancing long-range precision strike capability.

U.S. Army and Navy Conduct Joint Hypersonic Missile Test Boosting Long-Range Strike Readiness

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army and Navy conducted a joint hypersonic missile test from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 26, 2026, advancing the deploymen...
Read more
British Army engineers from 33 Engineer Regiment test an AI-enabled drone system designed to detect buried mines and explosive hazards faster and more safely, advancing the UK’s combat engineering and battlefield breaching capability (Picture source: UK MoD). British Army engineers from 33 Engineer Regiment test an AI-enabled drone system designed to detect buried mines and explosive hazards faster and more safely, advancing the UK’s combat engineering and battlefield breaching capability (Picture source: UK MoD).

British Army Tests AI Drone for Landmine Detection as Ukraine War Shapes New Tactics

| Defense News Army 2026
The British Army has field-tested an AI-enabled drone system in Essex that detects and classifies buried landmines and explosive hazards. Developed...
Read more
French Leclerc tanks and Polish Rosomak infantry vehicles conducted a coordinated live-fire exercise at Cincu, strengthening NATO’s combat readiness and interoperability on its eastern flank (Picture Source: NATO Battlegroup Romania) French Leclerc tanks and Polish Rosomak infantry vehicles conducted a coordinated live-fire exercise at Cincu, strengthening NATO’s combat readiness and interoperability on its eastern flank (Picture Source: NATO Battlegroup Romania)

French Leclerc Tanks Lead NATO Combat Readiness Drill with Polish Rosomak Vehicles In Romania

| Defense News Army 2026
On April 1, 2026, an announcement by NATO Battlegroup Romania stated that French battle tanks and infantry conducted a live-fire exercise at Cincu ...
Read more
South Korea is accelerating deployment of its indigenous LAMD “Korean Iron Dome” to 2029 to counter North Korea’s massed artillery and rocket threat with a new low-altitude air-defense layer protecting Seoul and critical military infrastructure (Picture source: Hanwha). South Korea is accelerating deployment of its indigenous LAMD “Korean Iron Dome” to 2029 to counter North Korea’s massed artillery and rocket threat with a new low-altitude air-defense layer protecting Seoul and critical military infrastructure (Picture source: Hanwha).

South Korea to Deploy LAMD “Korean Iron Dome” in 2029 to Counter North Korea Artillery Threat

| Defense News Army 2026
South Korea has advanced deployment of its LAMD “Korean Iron Dome” to 2029 to intercept North Korean artillery and rocket attacks over Seoul. Annou...
Read more
France’s new Foudre and Thundart rocket artillery programs face a major setback after the United States refused to authorize integration of U.S.-made GMLRS munitions, a decision that could complicate development while pushing Paris toward a fully sovereign French or European long-range strike capability (Picture source: Turgis Gaillard). France’s new Foudre and Thundart rocket artillery programs face a major setback after the United States refused to authorize integration of U.S.-made GMLRS munitions, a decision that could complicate development while pushing Paris toward a fully sovereign French or European long-range strike capability (Picture source: Turgis Gaillard).

France Faces Strike Capability Gap After US Blocks GMLRS Missiles for Foudre and Thundart Launchers

| Defense News Army 2026
The United States has blocked the integration of GMLRS rockets into France’s new Foudre and Thundart artillery systems. The refusal, confirmed to E...
Read more
Ukraine is rapidly modifying its M1A1 Abrams tanks with improvised anti-drone armor and hybrid protection systems to survive the growing threat of FPV drone warfare on the modern battlefield (Picture Source: Skelya Regiment / Ukraine’s 1st Separate Assault Regiment) Ukraine is rapidly modifying its M1A1 Abrams tanks with improvised anti-drone armor and hybrid protection systems to survive the growing threat of FPV drone warfare on the modern battlefield (Picture Source: Skelya Regiment / Ukraine’s 1st Separate Assault Regiment)

Ukraine’s Abrams Tanks Evolve with Anti-Drone Structures and Reactive Armor in Drone-Dominated Warfare

| Defense News Army 2026
On April 1, 2026, Ukraine’s 1st Separate Assault Regiment revealed that its Abrams tanks were being fitted with new battlefield protection measures...
Read more
U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a $145.83 million contract to produce 155mm M776 cannon tubes for the M777A2 howitzer, reinforcing the service’s effort to sustain lightweight artillery firepower, accuracy, and readiness as it modernizes its broader 155mm force (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a $145.83 million contract to produce 155mm M776 cannon tubes for the M777A2 howitzer, reinforcing the service’s effort to sustain lightweight artillery firepower, accuracy, and readiness as it modernizes its broader 155mm force (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Army Secures M777A2 155mm Cannon Tubes in $145.8M Deal to Sustain Combat Firepower

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army awarded BAE Systems a $145.83 million contract to produce M776 155mm cannon tubes for the M777A2 howitzer. The award increases the co...
Read more
Sweden has ordered the Tridon Mk2 mobile 40 mm air defense system from BAE Systems in a $180 million deal to strengthen its ability to counter drones, cruise missiles, and other low-altitude threats while adding a more sustainable, gun-based layer to its air defense network (Picture Source: BAE Systems) Sweden has ordered the Tridon Mk2 mobile 40 mm air defense system from BAE Systems in a $180 million deal to strengthen its ability to counter drones, cruise missiles, and other low-altitude threats while adding a more sustainable, gun-based layer to its air defense network (Picture Source: BAE Systems)

Sweden Orders Tridon Mk2 Air Defense System in $180M Deal to Counter Drones and Cruise Missiles

| Defense News Army 2026
On April 2, 2026, BAE Systems announced that Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration had awarded the company a $180 million contract for the Trido...
Read more
The initial Swiss Patriot contract, valued at roughly $2.1 billion at the time of signing, included five Patriot fire units, seventeen launchers, radar systems, command and control elements, and GEM-T missiles, but updated estimates now reach $3.2 to $3.8 billion. (Picture source: US Army) The initial Swiss Patriot contract, valued at roughly $2.1 billion at the time of signing, included five Patriot fire units, seventeen launchers, radar systems, command and control elements, and GEM-T missiles, but updated estimates now reach $3.2 to $3.8 billion. (Picture source: US Army)

Switzerland considers cancelling $2.1 billion Patriot deal with the U.S. as delays push delivery to 2034

| Defense News Army 2026
Switzerland is now considering cancelling its $2.1 billion acquisition of the U.S.-built Patriot air defense missile system after delivery delays p...
Read more
Singapore is strengthening its HIMARS deep-strike capability with M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead rockets, adding precision area-effects firepower for dispersed battlefield targets without introducing a new launcher system (Picture source: Lockheed Martin). Singapore is strengthening its HIMARS deep-strike capability with M30A2 GMLRS Alternative Warhead rockets, adding precision area-effects firepower for dispersed battlefield targets without introducing a new launcher system (Picture source: Lockheed Martin).

U.S. Approves $83M Deal for 270 GMLRS-AW Rockets to Expand Singapore HIMARS Deep Fires

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. State Department approved an $83 million sale of M30A2 GMLRS rockets to Singapore, expanding its HIMARS strike capability. The package inc...
Read more
Hanwha Defense USA is pitching its K9-based 155mm Mobile Tactical Cannon to the U.S. Army as a fast-fielding, high-mobility artillery solution combining long-range firepower, rapid reload capability, and expanded U.S. industrial production (Picture source: Korea Defense Blog). Hanwha Defense USA is pitching its K9-based 155mm Mobile Tactical Cannon to the U.S. Army as a fast-fielding, high-mobility artillery solution combining long-range firepower, rapid reload capability, and expanded U.S. industrial production (Picture source: Korea Defense Blog).

U.S. Army Evaluates Hanwha K9 Howitzer Bid to Replace ERCA with Alabama Production Plan

| Defense News Army 2026
Hanwha Defense USA has entered the U.S. Army’s Mobile Tactical Cannon competition with a K9-based 155mm tracked howitzer designed for rapid deploym...
Read more
The United States has launched a seven-year effort with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production of PAC-3 MSE missile seekers, aiming to remove a key bottleneck and rapidly scale Patriot missile defense system interceptor output for U.S. and allied forces (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin) The United States has launched a seven-year effort with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production of PAC-3 MSE missile seekers, aiming to remove a key bottleneck and rapidly scale Patriot missile defense system interceptor output for U.S. and allied forces (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin)

U.S. Triples Patriot PAC-3 MSE Seeker Production to Meet Surging Air and Missile Defense Demand

| Defense News Army 2026
On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of War announced a seven-year framework agreement with Boeing and Lockheed Martin to triple production capaci...
Read more
France’s delivery of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces boosts protected mobility and rapid-response capacity, reinforcing the army’s role as a pillar of sovereignty, stability, and security amid regional tension (Picture source: French Army). France’s delivery of 39 VAB armored vehicles to the Lebanese Armed Forces boosts protected mobility and rapid-response capacity, reinforcing the army’s role as a pillar of sovereignty, stability, and security amid regional tension (Picture source: French Army).

France Delivers 39 VAB Personnel Carriers to Lebanon For Protected Mobility and Rapid Deployment

| Defense News Army 2026
France has delivered 39 VAB armored personnel carriers to the Lebanese Armed Forces at Beirut’s port on March 31, strengthening frontline troop mob...
Read more
U.S. Army Joint Assault Bridge vehicles under a new $44.98 million DRS Sustainment Systems contract will expand protected gap-crossing capability, allowing Abrams-led armored formations to breach obstacles and maintain momentum in high-intensity combat (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. Army Joint Assault Bridge vehicles under a new $44.98 million DRS Sustainment Systems contract will expand protected gap-crossing capability, allowing Abrams-led armored formations to breach obstacles and maintain momentum in high-intensity combat (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Army Expands M1 Abrams Tanks Breach Capability with 20 M1074 Joint Assault Bridges

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S. Army awarded Leonardo DRS a $44.9 million contract to deliver 20 Joint Assault Bridge systems in Missouri. The contract modification cover...
Read more
THEON International has opened a new production facility in Zaventem, Belgium, expanding Europe’s capacity to manufacture critical night vision and thermal imaging systems for defense use (Picture Source: THEON) THEON International has opened a new production facility in Zaventem, Belgium, expanding Europe’s capacity to manufacture critical night vision and thermal imaging systems for defense use (Picture Source: THEON)

THEON Reinforces Europe’s Electro-Optical Industrial Base with Inauguration of THEON Belgium Production Facility

| Defense News Army 2026
On March 31, 2026, THEON International Plc officially inaugurated THEON Belgium, its wholly owned subsidiary, together with its state-of-the-art pr...
Read more
Israeli defense officials are reportedly preparing a proposal to relocate part of the US military presence in the Middle East to Israel following the end of the war with Iran. (Picture source: US DoD) Israeli defense officials are reportedly preparing a proposal to relocate part of the US military presence in the Middle East to Israel following the end of the war with Iran. (Picture source: US DoD)

Israel reportedly explores establishing US military bases on its soil after Iran war ends

| Defense News Army 2026
Israeli defense authorities are reportedly exploring a proposal to establish permanent U.S. military bases on Israeli territory, aiming to relocate...
Read more
U.S. Air Force F-35C releases GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition, a GPS and laser guided bomb enabling precision strikes against moving targets, during test mission on January 30 2024 (Picture source: U.S Air Force) U.S. Air Force F-35C releases GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition, a GPS and laser guided bomb enabling precision strikes against moving targets, during test mission on January 30 2024 (Picture source: U.S Air Force)

U.S. Sustains 500 Daily Air Strikes on Iran as Campaign Shifts to Long-Term Operations

| Defense News Army 2026
The U.S.-led air campaign against Iran has stabilized at up to 500 strikes per day across multiple target sets. The sustained tempo signals a shift...
Read more
Japan deploys Type 25 missiles and HVGP systems, activating long-range counterstrike capability. (Picture source: Japan MoD) Japan deploys Type 25 missiles and HVGP systems, activating long-range counterstrike capability. (Picture source: Japan MoD)

Japan Deploys New Type 25 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles Extending Strike Reach Beyond 1,000 km

| Defense News Army 2026
Japan has deployed its first domestically developed long range standoff missiles across key bases. The move operationalizes Tokyo’s counterstrike d...
Read more
The first K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer for Romania has been completed in South Korea under a 2024 contract with Hanwha Aerospace that includes 54 howitzers and 36 K10 resupply vehicles. (Picture source: Romanian MoD) The first K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzer for Romania has been completed in South Korea under a 2024 contract with Hanwha Aerospace that includes 54 howitzers and 36 K10 resupply vehicles. (Picture source: Romanian MoD)

Romania's first K9 Thunder howitzer exits production line in South Korea for NATO artillery upgrade

| Defense News Army 2026
Romania’s first K9 Tunetul 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, produced by Hanwha Aerospace, has exited the production line in South Korea and been dec...
Read more
BATT APEX and Terrier MLX showcase The Armored Group transition toward modern armored vehicles combining enhanced protection mobility and mission adaptability (Picture source: The Armored Group) BATT APEX and Terrier MLX showcase The Armored Group transition toward modern armored vehicles combining enhanced protection mobility and mission adaptability (Picture source: The Armored Group)

The Armored Group Moves Beyond Legacy Systems with BATT APEX and Terrier MLX Armored Vehicles

| Defense News Army 2026
The Armored Group is transitioning its vehicle lineup to the BATT APEX and Terrier MLX platforms. The move signals a shift toward digitally integra...
Read more
The industrial basis for the local production of BTR-4 IFVs originates from a 2018 agreement between Myanmar and Ukrspecexport, which created a joint venture to produce armored vehicles on Myanmar territory. (Picture source: X/Andrei_bt) The industrial basis for the local production of BTR-4 IFVs originates from a 2018 agreement between Myanmar and Ukrspecexport, which created a joint venture to produce armored vehicles on Myanmar territory. (Picture source: X/Andrei_bt)

Myanmar presents first locally-made BTR-4U armored fighting vehicles during national parade

| Defense News Army 2026
Myanmar publicly unveiled locally-made BTR-4U 8×8 armored fighting vehicles during the 81st Armed Forces Day parade in Naypyidaw on March 27, 2026,...
Read more
Exclusive Army Recognition picture of the Iranian-made Rezvan loitering munition, taken during a defense exhibition. Exclusive Army Recognition picture of the Iranian-made Rezvan loitering munition, taken during a defense exhibition.

Iran Fields Rezvan Kamikaze Drone to Strike U.S. Forces Within 20 km

| Defense News Army 2026
Iran has fielded the Rezvan loitering munition, also known as a kamikaze drone, designated GLMD-24W4.5-R2, introducing a close-range precision stri...
Read more
Because Kharg Island concentrates roughly 90–95% of Iran’s crude exports, with pipelines from major fields feeding a single deep-water terminal handling up to millions of barrels per day, controlling it offers the U.S a single-point leverage to pressure Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture source: Iranian MoD, Google Maps, US DoD) Because Kharg Island concentrates roughly 90–95% of Iran’s crude exports, with pipelines from major fields feeding a single deep-water terminal handling up to millions of barrels per day, controlling it offers the U.S a single-point leverage to pressure Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture source: Iranian MoD, Google Maps, US DoD)

Why is Kharg Island critical for Iran's oil exports and a key target in US strategy in the Strait of Hormuz?

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump announced consideration of a military seizure of Kharg Island to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling ...
Read more
This image shows the DRAILER unmanned ground vehicle developed by Arquus, which is a separate and already existing robotic platform. It is not the new unmanned ground drone currently being developed by Renault and John Cockerill, which remains a distinct and unrevealed system expected to be presented at Eurosatory 2026 (Picture source: Army Recognition Group). This image shows the DRAILER unmanned ground vehicle developed by Arquus, which is a separate and already existing robotic platform. It is not the new unmanned ground drone currently being developed by Renault and John Cockerill, which remains a distinct and unrevealed system expected to be presented at Eurosatory 2026 (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

France and Belgium Test New Compact UGV for Forward Reconnaissance Ahead of Eurosatory 2026

| Defense News Army 2026
Renault and Belgium’s John Cockerill Defense, owner of French military vehicle specialist Arquus since July 2024, are preparing to unveil a new sma...
Read more
Copyright © 2019 - 2024 Army Recognition | Webdesign by Zzam