Skip to main content

Army News

Otokar
Egypt Defence Expo
Expodefensa 2025
FNSS Turkey global leader manufacturer of combat armored vehicles and weapon systems
RTSYS is a world leader in the design and manufacture of acoustic recorders, buoys and software either for post-processing analysis or real-time assessment
EDGE from the UAE is a leading advanced defense technology group specializing in autonomous systems, electronic warfare, smart weapons, and cybersecurity.
John Cockerill Defense gun turrets from 25 to 120 mm caliber
The Leopard 2A8 possesses an improved 120 mm/L55 A1 smoothbore gun able to fire programmable munitions, such as the DM11, against targets including lightly armored vehicles, infantry, and fortifications. (Picture source: KNDS Deutschland) The Leopard 2A8 possesses an improved 120 mm/L55 A1 smoothbore gun able to fire programmable munitions, such as the DM11, against targets including lightly armored vehicles, infantry, and fortifications. (Picture source: KNDS Deutschland)

Lithuania to assemble 41 Leopard 2A8 tanks following new agreement with Germany

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 11, 2025, Lithuania finalized a combined procurement and industrial cooperation agreement with KNDS Deutschland to assemble up to 41 Le...
Read more
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a live attack drone demonstration at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, as part of a competition designed to certify operators and instructors in small unmanned strike systems, strengthening III MEF lethality and readiness for future Indo-Pacific combat operations (Picture source: U.S. DoW). U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a live attack drone demonstration at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, as part of a competition designed to certify operators and instructors in small unmanned strike systems, strengthening III MEF lethality and readiness for future Indo-Pacific combat operations (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Marines Compete During a Drone Exercise to Destroy an Armored Vehicle in Japan

| Defense News Army 2025
U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted an intensive attack drone competition and live demonstration at Camp Schwab, Okinawa. Th...
Read more
The Netherlands participates in initiatives such as the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), where short-range solutions like the Skyranger 30 are envisioned to complement missile systems such as the NASAMS, the Patriot, and the SAMP/T. (Picture source: Dutch MoD) The Netherlands participates in initiatives such as the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), where short-range solutions like the Skyranger 30 are envisioned to complement missile systems such as the NASAMS, the Patriot, and the SAMP/T. (Picture source: Dutch MoD)

Netherlands orders Skyranger 30 air defense systems from Rheinmetall

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 11, 2025, the Netherlands signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the acquisition of Skyranger 30 very-short-range air defense systems, ...
Read more
The Croatian M-84A4 Snajper tank possesses an improved fire control and observation system, with the DBR-84 ballistic computer working in conjunction with the SCS-84 all-weather day-night infrared gunner sight. (Picture source: Croatian MoD) The Croatian M-84A4 Snajper tank possesses an improved fire control and observation system, with the DBR-84 ballistic computer working in conjunction with the SCS-84 all-weather day-night infrared gunner sight. (Picture source: Croatian MoD)

Croatia confirms transfer of M-84 tanks to Germany for delivery to Ukraine

| Defense News Army 2025
During a press conference on December 10, 2025, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković confirmed that Croatia has already transferred its M-84 main battle...
Read more
U.S. Marines used a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration drill at MCAS Iwakuni, loading the launcher onto a KC-130J during Typhoon Crossbow 26.1, to rehearse fast, island-hopping long-range strikes that keep forces dispersed, mobile and harder for adversaries in the Indo-Pacific to target (Picture Source: DVIDS) U.S. Marines used a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration drill at MCAS Iwakuni, loading the launcher onto a KC-130J during Typhoon Crossbow 26.1, to rehearse fast, island-hopping long-range strikes that keep forces dispersed, mobile and harder for adversaries in the Indo-Pacific to target (Picture Source: DVIDS)

U.S. Marines Boost Indo-Pacific Agility with Japan-Based Island-Hopping Tests of HIMARS Launchers

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 3, 2025, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan, U.S. Marines executed a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration...
Read more
U.S. Special Operations Forces will begin fielding the new SOLGW MK1 rifle in 2026, shown here equipped with a suppressor, advanced optics, and modular accessories tailored for high-risk operations. U.S. Special Operations Forces will begin fielding the new SOLGW MK1 rifle in 2026, shown here equipped with a suppressor, advanced optics, and modular accessories tailored for high-risk operations.

U.S. selects SOLGW MK1 as next-generation 5.56mm assault rifle for Special Forces units

| Defense News Army 2025
U.S. Special Operations Command officials confirmed on November 20, 2025, that the Sons of Liberty Gun Works MK1 rifle will become the command’s ne...
Read more
Türkiye’s MKE is promoting its ALPAY rocket-propelled mine-clearing system, a 400-kilogram C4 line charge that opens 10-by-100-meter lanes and rivals U.S. M1150 ABV and Russian UR 77 Meteorit systems (Picture Source: U.S. DoD / MKE / Russian MoD) Türkiye’s MKE is promoting its ALPAY rocket-propelled mine-clearing system, a 400-kilogram C4 line charge that opens 10-by-100-meter lanes and rivals U.S. M1150 ABV and Russian UR 77 Meteorit systems (Picture Source: U.S. DoD / MKE / Russian MoD)

MKE’s ALPAY Rocket Mine-Clearer Propels Türkiye Alongside U.S. and Russian Breaching Platforms

| Defense News Army 2025
On 9 Dec 2025, Türkiye’s state-owned defence manufacturer Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) highlighted its ALPAY Mine-Clearing System, a rocket-pro...
Read more
Hanwha’s stated approach focuses on production in Romania, technology transfer, and the participation of Romanian small and medium enterprises. (Picture source: Hanwha) Hanwha’s stated approach focuses on production in Romania, technology transfer, and the participation of Romanian small and medium enterprises. (Picture source: Hanwha)

How South Korean Hanwha aims to build a full spectrum land combat industry in Romania

| Defense News Army 2025
Hanwha Aerospace is positioning itself as a long term industrial partner for Romania’s land forces, stating in a new policy style communication tha...
Read more
Visible features in the videos point to a helicopter from the U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk family, most likely an MH-60S from a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron embarked on the Gerald R. Ford (Picture source: US DoJ) Visible features in the videos point to a helicopter from the U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk family, most likely an MH-60S from a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron embarked on the Gerald R. Ford (Picture source: US DoJ)

U.S. Special Forces seizes sanctioned tanker in Helicopter raid from USS Ford off Venezuela

| Defense News Army 2025
The United States has carried out a rare, highly choreographed seizure of a very large crude carrier off Venezuela, boarding the sanctioned tanker ...
Read more
DroneShield’s portfolio includes the DroneGun Mk4, which operates over a wide range of frequencies as well as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) bands, allowing it to interfere with multiple drones simultaneously. (Picture source: DroneShield) DroneShield’s portfolio includes the DroneGun Mk4, which operates over a wide range of frequencies as well as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) bands, allowing it to interfere with multiple drones simultaneously. (Picture source: DroneShield)

Belgium signs €2.8 million deal with Australia's DroneShield for anti-drone guns

| Defense News Army 2025
As reported by the Brussels Times on December 10, 2025, Belgium has signed a 2.8 million euro contract with DroneShield for handheld anti-drone jam...
Read more
The IRIS-T SLS is a short-range, ground-based air defense system that uses the air-to-air IRIS-T missile in a surface-launched configuration, providing 360-degree protection against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones with high precision and rapid response. The IRIS-T SLS is a short-range, ground-based air defense system that uses the air-to-air IRIS-T missile in a surface-launched configuration, providing 360-degree protection against aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones with high precision and rapid response.

Sweden Orders Additional IRIS-T SLS Air Defense Missile Launchers from German Company Diehl Defence

| Defense News Army 2025
German Company Diehl Defence announced on December 11, 2025, that the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed a follow-on order for addi...
Read more
Rheinmetall will equip Britain’s M270A2 launchers with the Trailblazer vision suite, boosting survivability and supporting NATO deep fires modernization (Picture source: Lockheed Martin). Rheinmetall will equip Britain’s M270A2 launchers with the Trailblazer vision suite, boosting survivability and supporting NATO deep fires modernization (Picture source: Lockheed Martin).

British Army Adopts Trailblazer Vision Suite for M270A2 Launchers as Deep Fires Push Grows

| Defense News Army 2025
Rheinmetall UK has secured a mid single-digit million euro contract to supply its Trailblazer Driver Vision and Local Situational Awareness System ...
Read more
Copyright © 2019 - 2024 Army Recognition | Webdesign by Zzam