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Ukrainian FPV operators released new footage showing their drone destroying a Russian Osa AKM short-range air defense system, a hit that points to ongoing gaps in Russia’s frontline protection (Picture Source: Vitaly Kuzmin / Ukraine’s 413th Regiment)

Ukrainian FPV Strike on Russian Osa AKM Short-Range Air Defense Reveals Frontline Coverage Gaps

| Defense News Army 2025
On 27 November 2025, a new combat video circulated online showing Ukraine’s 413th Regiment “Raid” of the Unmanned Systems Forces using an FPV drone t…
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The Mk 47’s combination of long-recoil operation, integrated programmable fire control, and compatibility with all NATO high-velocity 40 mm rounds allows it to match or exceed the capabilities of systems of similar or greater weight. (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Colt CZ's Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher makes long-range shots easier for soldiers

| Defense News Army 2025
At Milipol 2025, Colt CZ, through its subsidiary Colt, presented its new Mk 47 automatic grenade launcher (AGL) after acquiring full ownership rights…
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Diehl’s KDV and CICADA counter-drone trials in Germany showcase Europe’s drive to harden layered ground-based air defences against cheap, massed UAV and loitering munition threats across current and future battlefields (Picture source: Diehl Defence)

Diehl Defence’s Latest Trials Reinvent Europe’s Layered Drone Defense Amid Rising UAV Threats

| Defense News Army 2025
On November 27, 2025, Diehl Defence announced successful live trials of two complementary counter-drone systems at the Grafenwoehr military training…
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Romania has signed a 625.6 million euro deal with France for Mistral air defence systems, a move that strengthens its low altitude protection and ties its rearmament to new EU-wide procurement frameworks (Picture Source: French MoD)

Romania Advances European Air Defense Capabilities with €626M Mistral MANPADS Procurement Deal

| Defense News Army 2025
Romania’s Ministry of National Defence formally confirmed the acquisition of Mistral man-portable air defence systems from France under a contract wo…
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The improvement of the M2A4 configuration is based primarily on a substantial reinforcement of mechanical performance (Picture source: US DoD)

U.S. Army awards BAE Systems $390M contract for Bradley M2A4 infantry fighting vehicle upgrade

| Defense News Army 2025
BAE Systems has confirmed that the U.S. Army has definitized a new Bradley A4 contract modification worth more than 390 million dollars, formalized o…
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The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the U.S. Army’s most advanced attack helicopter, featuring enhanced sensors, upgraded engines, and precision strike capabilities designed for high-intensity joint operations and deep-attack missions.

FLASH INFO: Boeing wins $4.7B deal to build 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Poland

| Defense News Army 2025
U.S. company Boeing confirmed on November 26, 2025, that it will manufacture 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Poland under a contract valued a…
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An opposing force tank simulation set occupies a battle position during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 26-01 at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, on Nov. 11, 2025.

U.S. Army uses plywood tank decoys in Hawaii to sharpen Indo-Pacific combat readiness

| Defense News Army 2025
Photographs released in Hawaii on 25 November 2025 show an unusual sight in U.S. Army training, plywood tank silhouettes bolted onto Humvees and civi…
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Türkiye has signed about 6.5 billion dollars in new contracts with ASELSAN, Roketsan and HAVELSAN to launch large-scale serial production of its Steel Dome system, strengthening its layered air and missile defence while reducing reliance on foreign suppliers (Picture Source: Aselsan)

Türkiye’s $6.5B Multi-Layered Steel Dome Expansion Sets New Benchmarks in Regional Air Defence

| Defense News Army 2025
On November 26, 2025, Türkiye formalised a new series of defence contracts worth around 6.5 billion dollars to reinforce its integrated “Steel Dome”…
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IBCS-M provides the infrastructure that allows units on the move to employ distributed sensors, handle high data volumes, and activate faster kill chains than older systems

U.S. Army picks Anduril Lattice for Integrated Battle Command System Maneuver counter-drone role

| Defense News Army 2025
In a decision that puts software at the center of ground maneuver air defense, the US Army has chosen Anduril’s Lattice platform as the fire-control…
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The order revolves around three members of the Hero family already rolling off the RWM Italia production line

NATO customer awards German Rheinmetall hundred million euros for Hero loitering munitions

| Defense News Army 2025
According to Rheinmetall and supporting reports from European defence outlets, a NATO customer has placed a low three digit million euro order for mu…
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U.S. Army Aviation soldiers Sgt. Joshua Capers and Staff Sgt. Alwyne Smith of the 1st Aviation Brigade adjust the position of a VXE30 Stalker uncrewed aircraft during a training session at Fort Rucker on November 18, 2025.

U.S. Army Aviation Begins VXE30 Stalker Drone Training to Boost Reconnaissance Capabilities

| Defense News Army 2025
The U.S. Army confirmed in a November 24, 2025, release from the U.S. Department of War that aviation soldiers at Fort Rucker began hands-on training…
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The newly delivered Tor M2K is a highly mobile short-range air defense system that uses a fast-rotating phased array radar and sixteen ready-to-fire missiles to track and intercept low-flying drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided threats in complex environments (Picture Source: Belarusian MoD)

Belarus Boosts Joint Air Defense With Russia As New Tor M2K Systems Strengthen Regional Shield

| Defense News Army 2025
On 25 November 2025, Belarus announced the arrival of a new batch of Tor-M2 air defense missile systems, delivered from Russia under ongoing military…
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