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The Integrated Battle Command System is the U.S. Army’s networked command and control platform that links radars, sensors, and missile interceptors into a single, shared air and missile defense picture across services (Picture Source: Northrop Grumman)

U.S. Army Battle Command System Intercepts Cruise Missiles in Milestone Joint Air Defense Test

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 11, 2025, Northrop Grumman announced that the U.S. Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) had successfully intercepted two surrog…
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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 Leop…
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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

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U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted an intensive attack drone competition and live demonstration at Camp Schwab, Okinawa. The…
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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, co…
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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 t…
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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 (…
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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 next…
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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

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On 9 Dec 2025, Türkiye’s state-owned defence manufacturer Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) highlighted its ALPAY Mine-Clearing System, a rocket-prope…
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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

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Hanwha Aerospace is positioning itself as a long term industrial partner for Romania’s land forces, stating in a new policy style communication that…
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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

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The United States has carried out a rare, highly choreographed seizure of a very large crude carrier off Venezuela, boarding the sanctioned tanker Sk…
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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 jammi…
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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 additi…
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