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South Korean intelligence warns North Korea can conduct seventh nuclear test

| Defense News Army 2025
South Korean lawmakers said Wednesday, November 5, 2025, that the country’s Defense Intelligence Agency assesses North Korea is technically ready to…
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Firehawk’s program targets 3D-printed propellant charges and customized internal geometries, implemented with thermoplastic-based formulations oriented to extended range

Hanwha Defense USA takes strategic stake in Firehawk to speed solid rocket motors production

| Defense News Army 2025
Firehawk Aerospace, the Dallas-based energetics specialist, announced a new investment from Hanwha Defense USA on November 3, describing it as a step…
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Sweden has reached key milestones in its artillery modernization, delivering upgraded Archer 6×6 systems and successfully testing the next-generation Archer 8×8, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank with enhanced mobility and firepower (Picture Source: Swedish Armed Forces)

Sweden’s Archer 8×8 Artillery Trials And Upgraded 6×6 Delivery Mark A Baltic Defense Breakthrough

| Defense News Army 2025
On 30 October and 3 November, Sweden marked back-to-back milestones in its artillery renewal, as announced by the Swedish Armed Forces. FMV confirmed…
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British Army crew members conduct live-fire gunnery training aboard the Ajax reconnaissance vehicle at Lulworth Ranges, showcasing the vehicle’s advanced CT40 cannon and fully digitised fire control systems during troop leader certification drills, November 2025.

British Army Advances Ajax Reconnaissance Vehicle Deployment with Crew Training

| Defense News Army 2025
The British Army Royal Armoured Corps has announced that Troop Leaders and Crew Commanders recently completed an advanced gunnery phase on the new Aj…
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Italy’s new A2CS IFVs pair the Lynx KF41’s 1,100 hp mobility with the Hitfist 30 mm turret, high protection with optional APS, open-architecture C2, counter-UAS readiness, and seating for eight dismounts (Picture source: Rheinmetall).

Italy Launches Next-Gen Armored Fleet with Leonardo–Rheinmetall Lynx Fighting Vehicles

| Defense News Army 2025
Italy has placed its first order for 21 A2CS combat vehicles, combining Rheinmetall’s KF41 Lynx platform with Leonardo’s Hitfist turret. The deal anc…
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Greece's interest appears to be centered on M109A5 and M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers, M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, M2A3 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Humvee 4x4 tactical vehicles, AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, and UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopters. (Picture source: US Army)

Greece considers U.S.-made Abrams tanks and Paladin self-propelled howitzers under EDA program

| Defense News Army 2025
According to Pentapostagma on October 30, 2025, Greece is evaluating U.S. military assets offered under the Excess Defense Articles framework followi…
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Poland’s Bóbr-3/Kleszcz provides the protected, amphibious, road-and-off-road mobility envelope for reconnaissance patrols, while ARSUS 100 brings the fused sensing, auto-tracking and coordinates-grade target acquisition needed to shorten decision cycles and reinforce allied deterrence messaging in the region (Picture Source: Aselsan)

Poland’s New Recon Vehicle Gains Aselsan ARSUS 100 Mast for Persistent Surveillance and Targeting

| Defense News Army 2025
On 3 November 2025, Poland’s new LOTR/Kleszcz armored reconnaissance vehicles, derived from AMZ Kutno’s Bóbr-3 4×4, are being equipped with Aselsan’s…
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A Russian official confirmed the delivery of Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E air-defense systems to Venezuela, signaling a strategic upgrade in the country’s regional air-defense posture amid shifting geopolitical dynamics (Picture Source: Vitaly Kuzmin/Russian MoD/FlightRadar24)

Russian Official Reports Delivery Of Pantsir-S1 And Buk-M2E Air-Defense Systems To Venezuela

| Defense News Army 2025
On November 1, 2025, Alexei Zhuravlev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee, told Gazeta.Ru that Pantsir-S1 and Buk-M2E surface-…
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Germany proposes more than 400 KF41 Lynx and Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles for Greece

| Defense News Army 2025
Athens is considering a German package that would recapitalize its tracked fleet with a mix of new and used vehicles, led by Rheinmetall’s KF41 Lynx…
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Belgium is acquiring NASAMS systems to reinforce air and base defense as part of its new counter-drone strategy following repeated incursions over key NATO facilities, including Kleine-Brogel Air Base (Picture source: Australian MoD).

Belgium Grants Shootdown Authority to Military as Unidentified Drones Test Base Defenses

| Defense News Army 2025
Gen. Frederik Vansina authorized Belgian troops to shoot down unidentified drones over military bases after three consecutive nights of incursions, i…
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Taiwan’s military staged a nighttime live-fire drill on Nangan Island to rehearse rapid counter-infiltration and counter-landing tactics, signaling readiness against potential gray-zone incursions near the Chinese coast (Picture Source: Taiwan MoD)

Taiwan’s Night Combat Drill Tests Island Defense Against Gray-Zone Threats

| Defense News Army 2025
On 4 November 2025, Taiwan’s Matsu Defense Command turned Nangan Island into a live, nighttime proving ground, linking drone reconnaissance with mech…
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NASAMS is a ground-based air defense system that uses networked sensors and missiles to intercept aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles with high precision and rapid response (Picture Source: Kongsberg)

Norway’s NASAMS Air Defense Upgrade Marks Strategic Shift in Nordic Air Defense Architecture

| Defense News Army 2025
On October 31, 2025, Norway moved to reinforce its ground-based air defences with a fresh order of NASAMS components from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospa…
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