Defense News Army 2025
Flash info: Russian S-400 Missile System Targets a French Atlantique 2 Aircraft Over Baltic Sea
During the night of January 15-16, 2025, a French Navy Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft, operating as part of a NATO mission, was illuminated ...
Brazilian Army completes firing tests for its new Italian-made Centauro II BR 8x8 tank destroyers
As reported by Roberto Caiafa on January 17, 2025, the Brazilian Army has completed the final phase of operational evaluations for its first Centau...
Netherlands Strengthens Air Defense Capabilities with New US Patriot Missile System Purchase
On January 16, 2025, American company Raytheon, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business unit, announced that it has been awarded a $529 million contract to sup...
How Australia is Preparing to Counter Growing Threat of Small Drones
Amid the increasing use of drones in modern conflicts, exemplified by the war in Ukraine, Australia is initiating an ambitious program to bolster i...
Australia receives first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from South Korea
As reported by Gregory Knowles on January 15, 2025, Australia received its first AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer from South Korea, as it was r...
US Army Enhances Tactical Reconnaissance Capabilities with New Skydio X2D Drone
The U.S. Army took a significant step forward in its drone capabilities during the multinational military exercise Combined Resolve 25-1, held at t...
Strategic Alliance Between US and Japan JASSM-ER Missiles to Counter China and North Korea
The United States has recently approved the sale of additional air-to-surface missiles to Japan, enhancing the defense capabilities of its key ally...
US Army enhances firepower of Infantry Divisions with new M1304 ICVVA1 Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehicles
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Army’s 7th Infantry Division became the first active unit to receive the M1304 ICVVA1 Stryker Infantry Fighting Vehic...
NATO Surveillance Mission French Aircraft Faces Russian Hostility in Baltic Sea
On January 16, 2025, a high-tension incident occurred during an aerial surveillance mission over the Baltic Sea, as reported by Le Figaro. A French...
Ukraine and Japan Forge New Ties in Drone Technology and Defense
Discussions between Ukraine and Japan are intensifying, paving the way for strategic collaboration in defense and industrial development. This prom...
Singapore Army replaces British-made FV180 CET with new Hunter Armoured Engineer Vehicle
On January 11, 2025, the Singapore Army commissioned the Hunter Armoured Engineer Vehicle (HT-AEV) during a visit by Chief of Army, Major-General (...
US Army Expands Loitering Munitions Arsenal with AeroVironment's New Switchblade Order
AeroVironment (AV), a globally recognized player in intelligent multi-domain robotic systems, recently announced the receipt of its second delivery...