Defense News Army 2025
Germany approves Rheinmetall KNDS tank project to complement the Leopard before MGCS arrival
On December 15, 2025, Germany’s Federal Cartel Office approved expanded cooperation between Rheinmetall Landsysteme and KNDS Deutschland for a futu...
Breaking News: China Unveils Type 99B Main Battle Tank During First Live Fire Test
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...
Belgium Special Forces to receive Polaris and Can-Am all-terrain vehicles in €13.4 million deal
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...
Lithuania Receives Carl-Gustaf M4 RD Launchers to Boost Infantry Anti-Armor Capability
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...
Luxembourg studies SAMP/T NG air defense system acquisition under European SAFE program
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...
FLASH INFO: Japan launches new indigenous missile defense system to counter China threat
Japan has taken a decisive step to strengthen its homeland air defense architecture, formally launching development of a new-generation surface-to-...
Saudi firm Sondos could outline plans to produce ballistic armor domestically at WDS 2026
The Saudi company Sondos Advanced Industries is preparing to take part in World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh with an approach centered on industrial...
Kenya Receives Israeli SPYDER Air Defense to Counter Growing Drone and Air Threats
Kenya has received an Israeli-made SPYDER surface-to-air missile system financed through a $26 million Israeli government-backed loan, according to...
Belgium approves €140 million acquisition of reconnaissance drones for NATO missions
As reported by La Libre on December 14, 2025, Belgium has authorized the acquisition of hundreds of mini-drones for reconnaissance and surveillance...
Sweden Seeks New Artillery as South Korea’s K9 Leads Tracked Howitzer Options
Sweden is examining South Korea’s K9 Thunder tracked 155 mm self-propelled howitzer to complement its wheeled Archer artillery fleet, with planning...
U.S. Marines Develop Camouflaged Trench Logistics to Sustain Dispersed Operations in Hostile Zones
On 12 December 2025, U.S. Marines training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton highlighted a less visible but increasingly central requirement of m...
U.S. Army Awards Sikorsky $433M Black Hawk Contract for UH-60M and HH-60M Helicopters
According to information published by the U.S. Department of War on December 12, 2025, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company based in Stratford, Conn...