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30 mm revolver cannon firing programmable KETF airburst rounds that scatter tungsten pellets to knock down small drones fast and cheaply, ideal against mass UAS attacks (Picture source: Rheinmetall). 30 mm revolver cannon firing programmable KETF airburst rounds that scatter tungsten pellets to knock down small drones fast and cheaply, ideal against mass UAS attacks (Picture source: Rheinmetall).

Finnish Army Tests Rheinmetall Skyspotter as NATO Seeks Affordable Counter Drone Defenses

| Defense News Army 2025
Rheinmetall has successfully demonstrated its Skyspotter counter small UAS system during Finnish Armed Forces air defense trials at the Lohtaja fir...
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Russian armored trains use armored rail mobility with onboard weapons and sensors, now adding AI vision to spot drones faster and cue defenses (Picture source: social media). Russian armored trains use armored rail mobility with onboard weapons and sensors, now adding AI vision to spot drones faster and cue defenses (Picture source: social media).

Russia Moves to Equip Armored Trains With AI Vision to Counter Ukrainian Drone Attacks

| Defense News Army 2025
Russia plans to retrofit its armored trains in occupied Ukrainian territory with AI-enabled machine vision systems that automatically detect and id...
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The shift to full-rate Mk44S production for the ACV-30 quietly but clearly strengthens the Marine Corps’ ability to project measured, credible force from the sea at a time when crisis scenarios in the Caribbean are no longer hypothetical (Picture Source: Northop Grumman) The shift to full-rate Mk44S production for the ACV-30 quietly but clearly strengthens the Marine Corps’ ability to project measured, credible force from the sea at a time when crisis scenarios in the Caribbean are no longer hypothetical (Picture Source: Northop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman Begins Full Production of Mk44S Guns for U.S. Marines’ ACV-30 Amphibious Vehicles

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 16, 2025, Northrop Grumman announced it has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns for the U.S. Marine ...
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GDELS Eagle V is a mine and blast-protected 4x4 and 6x6 with high off-road mobility, heavy mission payload, and remote weapon station options for command, patrol, and medevac roles (Picture source: GDELS). GDELS Eagle V is a mine and blast-protected 4x4 and 6x6 with high off-road mobility, heavy mission payload, and remote weapon station options for command, patrol, and medevac roles (Picture source: GDELS).

Germany Prepares 3,000 Eagle V Armored Vehicle Order to Modernize Army Mobility

| Defense News Army 2025
Germany’s Bundeswehr is preparing a firm order for nearly 3,000 GDELS Eagle V protected vehicles under a procurement valued at roughly 4.8 billion ...
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Trinidad and Tobago has authorized US military aircraft to transit through its airports, a move seen as a precautionary security measure as regional tensions linked to Venezuela continue to draw closer attention (Picture Source: BBC / DVIDS) Trinidad and Tobago has authorized US military aircraft to transit through its airports, a move seen as a precautionary security measure as regional tensions linked to Venezuela continue to draw closer attention (Picture Source: BBC / DVIDS)

Trinidad and Tobago Authorizes U.S. Military Aircraft Transit Via Airports Amid Venezuela Tensions

| Defense News Army 2025
On 15 December 2025, Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs reaffirmed its ongoing security cooperation with the United Stat...
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Everything points to this project being framed as an interim solution that complements the Leopard family, not a successor that would phase it out, as the Leopard 2A8 currently remains Germany’s reference main battle tank. (Picture source: German MoD) Everything points to this project being framed as an interim solution that complements the Leopard family, not a successor that would phase it out, as the Leopard 2A8 currently remains Germany’s reference main battle tank. (Picture source: German MoD)

Germany approves Rheinmetall KNDS tank project to complement the Leopard before MGCS arrival

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 15, 2025, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office approved expanded cooperation between Rheinmetall Landsysteme and KNDS Deutschland for a futu...
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Type 99B is China’s latest heavy tank, combining a 125mm gun with upgraded sensors, networking, and survivability for faster all-weather combat, including high altitude operations (Picture source: Chinese TV). Type 99B is China’s latest heavy tank, combining a 125mm gun with upgraded sensors, networking, and survivability for faster all-weather combat, including high altitude operations (Picture source: Chinese TV).

Breaking News: China Unveils Type 99B Main Battle Tank During First Live Fire Test

| Defense News Army 2025
Chinese state media has released the first live fire footage of the PLA’s Type 99B main battle tank, presenting it as the newest evolution of China...
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Within the Belgian Special Operations Regiment, the Polaris MRZR D4 will likely serve for rapid team transport and mission support across difficult terrain, while the Can-Am Outlander Max Pro HD7 will be used for reconnaissance, liaison, and quick access tasks. (Picture sources: Polaris Government & Defense and Can-Am Off-Road) Within the Belgian Special Operations Regiment, the Polaris MRZR D4 will likely serve for rapid team transport and mission support across difficult terrain, while the Can-Am Outlander Max Pro HD7 will be used for reconnaissance, liaison, and quick access tasks. (Picture sources: Polaris Government & Defense and Can-Am Off-Road)

Belgium Special Forces to receive Polaris and Can-Am all-terrain vehicles in €13.4 million deal

| Defense News Army 2025
On December 12, 2025, Belgium’s Council of Ministers approved a €13.4 million procurement that covers the acquisition of 93 U.S. Polaris MRZR D4 bu...
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Lightweight 84 mm Carl-Gustaf M4 RD recoilless rifle delivering reusable multi-role firepower against armor, bunkers, and troops out to 2 km plus (Picture source: Lithuanian MoD). Lightweight 84 mm Carl-Gustaf M4 RD recoilless rifle delivering reusable multi-role firepower against armor, bunkers, and troops out to 2 km plus (Picture source: Lithuanian MoD).

Lithuania Receives Carl-Gustaf M4 RD Launchers to Boost Infantry Anti-Armor Capability

| Defense News Army 2025
Lithuania has confirmed the delivery of new generation 84 mm Carl-Gustaf M4 recoilless rifles under a EUR 14 million contract with Saab Bofors Dyna...
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The SAMP/T NG uses vertical launchers providing 360-degree engagement, each carrying eight Aster missiles, with a battery scalable up to six launchers for a total of 48 ready-to-fire interceptors. (Picture source: MBDA) The SAMP/T NG uses vertical launchers providing 360-degree engagement, each carrying eight Aster missiles, with a battery scalable up to six launchers for a total of 48 ready-to-fire interceptors. (Picture source: MBDA)

Luxembourg studies SAMP/T NG air defense system acquisition under European SAFE program

| Defense News Army 2025
According to La Lettre on December 15, 2025, Luxembourg is studying the possible acquisition of the SAMP/T NG air defense system as part of its ong...
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A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type-03 surface-to-air missile system during a live-fire drill. The system is set to undergo major upgrades under a new Ministry of Defense program aimed at countering ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type-03 surface-to-air missile system during a live-fire drill. The system is set to undergo major upgrades under a new Ministry of Defense program aimed at countering ballistic and hypersonic missile threats.

FLASH INFO: Japan launches new indigenous missile defense system to counter China threat

| Defense News Army 2025
Japan has taken a decisive step to strengthen its homeland air defense architecture, formally launching development of a new-generation surface-to-...
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Beyond textile-based protection, Sondos recently outlined plans to expand into ballistic protection through the establishment of a ballistic armor facility intended to localize the production of helmets and body armor plates within Saudi Arabia. (Picture source: Sondos) Beyond textile-based protection, Sondos recently outlined plans to expand into ballistic protection through the establishment of a ballistic armor facility intended to localize the production of helmets and body armor plates within Saudi Arabia. (Picture source: Sondos)

Saudi firm Sondos could outline plans to produce ballistic armor domestically at WDS 2026

| Defense News Army 2025
The Saudi company Sondos Advanced Industries is preparing to take part in World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh with an approach centered on industrial...
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