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FN 309™ MRD optics-ready 9mm duty pistol with hammer-fired SAO trigger, reduced-effort slide and magazines, 16- and 20-round capacity, and compact dimensions optimized for military police and security forces requiring reliable, easy-to-handle sidearms for daily service use (Picture source: FN America). FN 309™ MRD optics-ready 9mm duty pistol with hammer-fired SAO trigger, reduced-effort slide and magazines, 16- and 20-round capacity, and compact dimensions optimized for military police and security forces requiring reliable, easy-to-handle sidearms for daily service use (Picture source: FN America).

FN America Launches FN 309™ MRD Compact 9mm as New Optic-Ready Duty Pistol

| Defense News Army 2026
FN America has introduced the FN 309™ MRD, a compact 9x19mm pistol designed to reduce the physical effort and procedural friction associated with r...
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Lockheed Martin’s first successful NGSRI flight test marks a key milestone in modernizing U.S. Army short-range air defense against emerging low-altitude threats (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / Lockheed Martin) Lockheed Martin’s first successful NGSRI flight test marks a key milestone in modernizing U.S. Army short-range air defense against emerging low-altitude threats (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin’s First NGSRI Flight Test Advances U.S. Short-Range Air Defense Modernization

| Defense News Army 2026
On January 13, 2026, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced that its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)...
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The vehicle-mounted Hurricane 3000 high-power microwave weapon disables and destroys drone swarms at ranges of up to 3 km by overwhelming onboard electronics, giving the PLA a rapid and cost-effective response to mass unmanned aerial threats on modern battlefields (Picture source: Social media). The vehicle-mounted Hurricane 3000 high-power microwave weapon disables and destroys drone swarms at ranges of up to 3 km by overwhelming onboard electronics, giving the PLA a rapid and cost-effective response to mass unmanned aerial threats on modern battlefields (Picture source: Social media).

China Deploys ‘Hurricane 3000’ Microwave Weapon for Operational Counter-Drone Warfare

| Defense News Army 2026
China publicly unveiled the Hurricane 3000 high-power microwave weapon during a nationally televised military parade in January 2025, marking a rar...
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Within the Land 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre program, the AV-Ls will provide the over-the-shore resupply element that links ships, beaches, and inland routes into a single sustainment chain. (Picture source: Birdon) Within the Land 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre program, the AV-Ls will provide the over-the-shore resupply element that links ships, beaches, and inland routes into a single sustainment chain. (Picture source: Birdon)

Australia orders 16 new amphibious logistics vehicles to support littoral operations

| Defense News Army 2026
On January 13, 2026, Birdon signed a $125 million contract with the Australian Government to design and build one prototype and 15 Amphibious Vehic...
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Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force debuted quadrupedal robots in a major airborne exercise near Tokyo, signaling deeper military robotics integration. (Picture source: Japanese MoD) Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force debuted quadrupedal robots in a major airborne exercise near Tokyo, signaling deeper military robotics integration. (Picture source: Japanese MoD)

Japan Ground Forces Test Quadrupedal Robots in Airborne Combat Drill

| Defense News Army 2026
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force publicly showcased the operational use of quadrupedal ground robots alongside airborne infantry during a large ...
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The Netherlands has ordered additional Kaaiman Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles from Oshkosh Defense, reinforcing its commitment to modern, highly mobile land forces built for expeditionary and NATO operations (Picture Source: OSHKOSH DEFENSE) The Netherlands has ordered additional Kaaiman Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles from Oshkosh Defense, reinforcing its commitment to modern, highly mobile land forces built for expeditionary and NATO operations (Picture Source: OSHKOSH DEFENSE)

Netherlands Orders Additional Oshkosh Defense DXPV Kaaiman Vehicles for Expeditionary Land Mobility

| Defense News Army 2026
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has confirmed a new procurement contract with Oshkosh Defense for additional Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle...
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Taiwan and the United States move to co-produce 155mm artillery ammunition, strengthening Taiwan’s defense sustainability and readiness in a high-intensity conflict scenario (Picture source: Taiwanese MoD). Taiwan and the United States move to co-produce 155mm artillery ammunition, strengthening Taiwan’s defense sustainability and readiness in a high-intensity conflict scenario (Picture source: Taiwanese MoD).

Taiwan and U.S. Begin Joint 155mm Artillery Ammunition Production to Secure Wartime Supply

| Defense News Army 2026
Taiwan and the United States have confirmed a joint effort to co-produce 155mm artillery ammunition, marking a move toward deeper defense industria...
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A U.S. Army Stryker from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment maneuvers past a Combat Aviation Brigade convoy during movement to the division-level Iron Focus field exercise, illustrating coordinated ground and aviation operations (Picture Source: DVIDS) A U.S. Army Stryker from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment maneuvers past a Combat Aviation Brigade convoy during movement to the division-level Iron Focus field exercise, illustrating coordinated ground and aviation operations (Picture Source: DVIDS)

Bulgaria Begins Building a Reinforced NATO Force With Stryker Armored Vehicles Arriving in February

| Defense News Army 2026
The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced on January 13, 2026, that Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov confirmed Bulgaria’s readiness to receive i...
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The M270A2 retains its dual-pod launcher, capable of firing 12 guided 227 mm rockets or two tactical missiles in a single mission (Picture source: US DoD) The M270A2 retains its dual-pod launcher, capable of firing 12 guided 227 mm rockets or two tactical missiles in a single mission (Picture source: US DoD)

UK Army Receives First M270A2 Rocket Launchers After US Live-Fire Trials

| Defense News Army 2026
The first two upgraded M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems for the British Army have arrived in the United Kingdom, according to details shared b...
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U.S. forces and regional partners have activated a new joint air and missile defense coordination center at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base to strengthen real-time integration and counter growing Iranian missile threats across the Middle East (Picture Source: DVIDS) U.S. forces and regional partners have activated a new joint air and missile defense coordination center at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base to strengthen real-time integration and counter growing Iranian missile threats across the Middle East (Picture Source: DVIDS)

U.S. and Allies Activate New Air Defense Command in Qatar Amid Rising Missile and Drone Threats

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Central Command announced on January 12, 2026, that American forces, working in concert with regional allies, have officially stood up a new j...
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Sweden has approved a $440 million rapid procurement to field a new family of combat drones and unmanned systems between 2026 and 2028, with the displayed image shown for illustrative purposes only (Picture Source: Ultra Maritime) Sweden has approved a $440 million rapid procurement to field a new family of combat drones and unmanned systems between 2026 and 2028, with the displayed image shown for illustrative purposes only (Picture Source: Ultra Maritime)

Sweden Moves to Rapidly Acquire $440M Worth of Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems for Its Armed Forces

| Defense News Army 2026
A statement published by the Government Offices of Sweden on 12 January 2026 indicates that Stockholm approved more than SEK 4 billion, roughly $44...
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At the unit level, a NASAMS platoon consists of three launchers, carrying a total of 18 missiles, supported by a three-coordinate radar station and a fire control console. (Picture source: Norwegian MoD) At the unit level, a NASAMS platoon consists of three launchers, carrying a total of 18 missiles, supported by a three-coordinate radar station and a fire control console. (Picture source: Norwegian MoD)

Norway to integrate Ukrainian missiles into NASAMS air defense system as shortages grow

| Defense News Army 2026
As reported by the European Pravda on January 12, 2026, Norway is working to integrate Ukrainian-made interceptors or effectors into the NASAMS air...
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ASTROS II is a wheeled, modular rocket artillery launcher firing multiple rocket calibers and future long-range missiles, delivering rapid shoot-and-scoot strikes from close support to deep fires out to 300 km (Picture source: U.S. DoW). ASTROS II is a wheeled, modular rocket artillery launcher firing multiple rocket calibers and future long-range missiles, delivering rapid shoot-and-scoot strikes from close support to deep fires out to 300 km (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

Brazil Deploys ASTROS II to Build Long-Range Army Strike and Regional Deterrence

| Defense News Army 2026
Brazil is elevating its ASTROS II rocket artillery system as a core element of national deterrence, combining modular launchers with future deep-st...
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The Poniard, also designated K-LOGIR, is a 70-millimeter guided surface-to-ship rocket developed by South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development with LIG Nex1 as the primary industrial partner, and it has been in operational service since 2017. (Picture source: LIG Nex1) The Poniard, also designated K-LOGIR, is a 70-millimeter guided surface-to-ship rocket developed by South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development with LIG Nex1 as the primary industrial partner, and it has been in operational service since 2017. (Picture source: LIG Nex1)

Saudi Arabia discusses local production of Poniard guided rockets with South Korea

| Defense News Army 2026
On January 7, 2026, Tactical Report revealed that Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense opened discussions with the South Korean company LIG Nex1 to l...
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A British Army Titan and Trojan armoured engineering vehicles enable heavy armoured formations to manoeuvre under fire by breaching minefields, clearing obstacles, filling ditches, and rapidly emplacing armoured bridges of up to 60 metres, allowing tanks and infantry to maintain tempo across complex and contested terrain (Picture source: UK MoD/ Crown copyright). A British Army Titan and Trojan armoured engineering vehicles enable heavy armoured formations to manoeuvre under fire by breaching minefields, clearing obstacles, filling ditches, and rapidly emplacing armoured bridges of up to 60 metres, allowing tanks and infantry to maintain tempo across complex and contested terrain (Picture source: UK MoD/ Crown copyright).

UK Approves Titan and Trojan Recovery Vehicle Upgrade for British Army Until 2033

| Defense News Army 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence plans a GBP 64.5 million mid-life upgrade of its Titan and Trojan armoured engineering vehicles through a sole-source co...
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India’s DRDO has validated its indigenous MPATGM by striking a moving armoured target in a top-attack profile, sharpening the Indian Army’s infantry anti-tank punch and advancing defence self-reliance (Picture Source: India’s Ministry of Defence) India’s DRDO has validated its indigenous MPATGM by striking a moving armoured target in a top-attack profile, sharpening the Indian Army’s infantry anti-tank punch and advancing defence self-reliance (Picture Source: India’s Ministry of Defence)

India Successfully Tests Indigenous MPATGM Anti-Tank Guided Missile Against Moving Target

| Defense News Army 2026
On 12 January 2026, India’s Ministry of Defence announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation had successfully flight-tested the...
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EAGLS is a mobile counter-drone launcher that uses radar and EO/IR sensors to detect and track targets, then destroys them with four 70 mm APKWS laser-guided rockets, offering a lower-cost hard-kill layer for base and site defense at ranges of up to about 10 km (Picture source: U.S. DoW). EAGLS is a mobile counter-drone launcher that uses radar and EO/IR sensors to detect and track targets, then destroys them with four 70 mm APKWS laser-guided rockets, offering a lower-cost hard-kill layer for base and site defense at ranges of up to about 10 km (Picture source: U.S. DoW).

U.S. Army Live-Fires EAGLS Counter-Drone System Using Laser-Guided Rockets in Kuwait

| Defense News Army 2026
New U.S. Army imagery released via Defense Visual Information Distribution Service confirms the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS) ...
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This photo shows a U.S. Army ATACMS tactical ballistic missile launch, used here for illustrative purposes to accompany coverage of the United Kingdom’s new Project Nightfall deep-strike missile initiative for Ukraine and does not depict the future UK system itself (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin) This photo shows a U.S. Army ATACMS tactical ballistic missile launch, used here for illustrative purposes to accompany coverage of the United Kingdom’s new Project Nightfall deep-strike missile initiative for Ukraine and does not depict the future UK system itself (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin)

UK Launches Project Nightfall Deep-Strike Ballistic Missile to Expand Ukraine’s Long-Range Operations

| Defense News Army 2026
On 12 January 2026, the UK Ministry of Defence unveiled Project Nightfall, a classified deep-strike ballistic missile initiative intended to reinfo...
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Ukraine’s Lynx KF41 pairs heavy protection with a LANCE 2 turret (30 mm cannon, optional ATGMs), advanced day-night sensors, stabilized fire, and digital integration for long-range, all-weather, under-armor infantry combat (Picture source: Army Recognition Group). Ukraine’s Lynx KF41 pairs heavy protection with a LANCE 2 turret (30 mm cannon, optional ATGMs), advanced day-night sensors, stabilized fire, and digital integration for long-range, all-weather, under-armor infantry combat (Picture source: Army Recognition Group).

Germany Delivers First Lynx KF41 IFV to Ukraine After Combat Testing

| Defense News Army 2026
Rheinmetall announced on January 12, 2026, that the German defense manufacturer will supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehi...
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The Swedish government has launched a SEK 15 billion initiative to rapidly build a territorial short-range air defense capability, aiming to protect cities, critical infrastructure, and mobilization forces against modern aerial threats, drawing directly on lessons from the war in Ukraine (Picture Source: SAAB / Dhiel Defense / MBDA) The Swedish government has launched a SEK 15 billion initiative to rapidly build a territorial short-range air defense capability, aiming to protect cities, critical infrastructure, and mobilization forces against modern aerial threats, drawing directly on lessons from the war in Ukraine (Picture Source: SAAB / Dhiel Defense / MBDA)

Sweden Approves $1.6B Territorial Air Defense Program to Protect Cities and Infrastructure

| Defense News Army 2026
On January 11, 2026, the Swedish government announced a new initiative to expand national air defense by directing the Swedish Armed Forces to gene...
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The U.S.-made Tempest is a highly mobile, fire-and-forget counter-UAS platform combining a rugged light vehicle, dual missile launchers, and an integrated sensor suite to detect, engage, and destroy Class 2 and 3 drones in contested, GPS-degraded environments, then rapidly relocate to avoid counterfire (Picture source: Army Recognition Group/ Ukraine MoD). The U.S.-made Tempest is a highly mobile, fire-and-forget counter-UAS platform combining a rugged light vehicle, dual missile launchers, and an integrated sensor suite to detect, engage, and destroy Class 2 and 3 drones in contested, GPS-degraded environments, then rapidly relocate to avoid counterfire (Picture source: Army Recognition Group/ Ukraine MoD).

Ukraine Deploys U.S.-Made V2X Tempest Counter-Drone System in Combat for First Time

| Defense News Army 2026
A Ukrainian Air Force New Year video appears to show a previously unseen mobile air defense vehicle destroying a Russian drone at night, assessed b...
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a new image showing U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces conducting joint free-fall insertion training over Okinawa, highlighting efforts to sharpen precision access and survivability in contested Indo-Pacific airspace (Picture Source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command / Google Earth) U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a new image showing U.S. Naval Special Warfare forces conducting joint free-fall insertion training over Okinawa, highlighting efforts to sharpen precision access and survivability in contested Indo-Pacific airspace (Picture Source: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command / Google Earth)

U.S. Special Forces Refine Precision Free-Fall Insertion Over Japan’s Okinawa First Island Chain

| Defense News Army 2026
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a new operational image on January 10, 2026, highlighting joint military free-fall training conducted by U.S. Na...
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The Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missile poses a direct threat to European capitals, capable of striking cities like Paris, Berlin, or Warsaw from Russian territory in under 20 minutes. With a range exceeding 5,500 km and speeds over 14,000 km/h, the missile can bypass current NATO air defenses and reach its targets faster than traditional early-warning systems can respond. The Russian Oreshnik hypersonic missile poses a direct threat to European capitals, capable of striking cities like Paris, Berlin, or Warsaw from Russian territory in under 20 minutes. With a range exceeding 5,500 km and speeds over 14,000 km/h, the missile can bypass current NATO air defenses and reach its targets faster than traditional early-warning systems can respond.

Russia’s New Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Emerges as Direct Threat to NATO and U.S.

| Defense News Army 2026
In the early hours of January 9, 2026, Russia launched its newest intermediate-range ballistic missile, known as Oreshnik, against the western Ukra...
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Northrop Grumman’s 50mm XM913 Bushmaster Chain Gun pairs dual-feed firepower with programmable air-burst and armor-piercing rounds, enabling accurate fire on the move and rapid defeat of armored and protected targets for the U.S. Army’s XM30 (Picture source: Northrop Grumman). Northrop Grumman’s 50mm XM913 Bushmaster Chain Gun pairs dual-feed firepower with programmable air-burst and armor-piercing rounds, enabling accurate fire on the move and rapid defeat of armored and protected targets for the U.S. Army’s XM30 (Picture source: Northrop Grumman).

U.S. Army Tests New 50mm Cannon as Part of Plan to Replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle

| Defense News Army 2025
The U.S. Army has ordered 16 XM913 50mm Bushmaster Chain Guns from Northrop Grumman to support the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle competit...
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Saab Trackfire ARES delivers stabilized 30 mm firepower with advanced electro-optical sensors and proximity-fuzed ammunition, giving Swedish Army and amphibious units protected, mobile capability to defeat drones, small boats, and ground targets day and night from combat boats and vehicles in Sweden’s littoral and base-defense environment (Picture source: Saab). Saab Trackfire ARES delivers stabilized 30 mm firepower with advanced electro-optical sensors and proximity-fuzed ammunition, giving Swedish Army and amphibious units protected, mobile capability to defeat drones, small boats, and ground targets day and night from combat boats and vehicles in Sweden’s littoral and base-defense environment (Picture source: Saab).

Sweden Orders New Saab Trackfire ARES 30 mm Weapon Systems to Defend Against Drones

| Defense News Army 2026
Saab has received a new order worth about $160m from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration for Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations, including the n...
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