Land Defense News
Iran Unveils New Thunder/Tondar Mobile Air Defense Missile System Amid Rising Tensions with Israel
In January 2025, during the Iranian air defense military exercise dubbed Eqtedar 1403, the Iranian Armed Forces unveiled the Thunder (Tondar) mobil...
Iran Strengthens Its Air Defense Capabilities with Eqtedar 1403 Exercise
The Iranian military exercise "Eqtedar 1403" began on January 7, 2025, in the central Isfahan province, showcasing Iran's air defense capabilities ...
Ukrainian FPV Drone Triumphs Over Russian Gerbera UAV in Unprecedented Interception
According to information published by @front_ukrainian on January 11, 2025, Ukrainian forces have demonstrated their growing capabilities by succes...
VURAN and KİRPİ II Armored Vehicles with Local Engines Address Operational Challenges in Türkiye
The Turkish security forces, including the Land Forces Command and the Gendarmerie, continue to benefit from national advancements in armored vehic...
How UK Prepares its Commandos for Extreme Challenges of Arctic to Protect NATO
On January 10, 2025, the United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to securing NATO’s northern flank by announcing the strategic deployment of its c...
Sweden to receive 110 new Strv 123A tanks to strengthen its four mechanized brigades
On January 9, 2025, Sweden announced a major investment in its armored forces, which includes the acquisition of 44 new Leopard 2A8 tanks, designat...
Ukraine Explores Using Frozen Russian Assets to Secure Advanced Italian Air Defense Systems
On January 11, 2025, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Anatoliy Klochko, held critical talks with a high-level delegation fro...
Exclusive: US Shield AI V-BAT VTOL Aerial Drone Demonstrates Resilience Against Electronic Warfare in Ukraine
At the close of December 2024, U.S.-based defense technology firm Shield AI made a groundbreaking announcement that could redefine the future of mi...
Exclusive: Iran Unveils Underground Missile Facility Housing Advanced Ballistic Systems
On January 10, 2025, Iran unveiled a highly secretive underground missile facility, marking a significant milestone in its expanding ballistic miss...
Breaking News: Iran Deploys New Air Defense Systems to Protect Nuclear Facility Amid Threat of Israeli Airstrikes
On January 7, 2025, Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh, the Iranian commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base, announced that Iran's air d...
US Defense Secretary Announces Continued US Military Presence in Syria to Combat Terrorist Group ISIS
On January 8, 2025, according to information released by the Associated Press (AP), U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that U.S. troops ...
US Relies on Oshkosh to Strengthen Marine Corps' Anti-Ship Warfare with ROGUE-Fires Missile System
Oshkosh Defense LLC, a leader in tactical vehicle development for military forces, has secured an $18.96 million contract modification to continue ...
Analysis: Northrop Grumman Develops Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehicle-11 to Enhance US Missile Defense Capabilities
On January 9, 2025, Northrop Grumman Corporation made a significant announcement regarding its development of the Modified Ballistic Re-Entry Vehic...
Exclusive: Turkish Anka Certified as Tank Hunter Aerial Drone Firing L-UMTAS Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
On January 9, 2025, Turkish Aerospace Industries reported a significant advancement in Turkey’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities. The TUS...
Balancing Economic and Security Priorities Australia Orders 44 New Bushmasters from Thales
On January 8, 2025, the Australian government signed a contract worth 100 million Australian dollars with Thales Australia to produce 44 additional...
Focus: South Korea's K3 Tank Development Progresses Smoothly with Prototypes Expected by 2030
According to information published by @mason_8718 on its X account, on January 7, 2025, the development of the K3, South Korea's next-generation ma...
North Korea Deploys Hwasong-11D Mobile Ballistic Missile Launchers to South Korean Border
According to recent reports from South Korea's intelligence agency, as relayed by KBS World on January 8, 2025, North Korea is preparing to deploy ...
Exclusive: India to become first foreign producer of Stryker armored fighting vehicles with US approval
On January 6, 2025, the United States approved proposals enabling India to become the first foreign producer of Stryker armored fighting vehicles. ...
Italy purchases 21 US-made M142 HIMARS rocket launchers to expand long-range strike capabilities
On January 7, 2025, Terrarm, the Land Armament Directorate responsible for procurement for the Italian Defense, announced the completion of contrac...
Russia to Begin Serial Production of Marker Land Robot with Kornet Anti-Tank Missile & Drone Swarm Capabilities
Russia is on the verge of entering a new era of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) warfare with the upcoming serial production of the "Marker" robotic c...
Flight Systems for Special Forces: Ambitious Project of Turkish Company Nefer Savunma
The Turkish company Nefer Savunma, specializing in IT and defense services, has recently unveiled an innovative project aimed at developing a jetpa...
Breaking News: US Army Marks Milestone with First Tomahawk Missile MRC Mid-Range Capability Live-Fire
On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a significant milestone in the U.S. Army's ongoing modernization efforts. In a first-o...
Analysis: Why Donald Trump wants Greenland for US missile defense and rare earth supplies
On January 8, 2025, the BBC reported that Donald Trump reaffirmed his intention for the United States to acquire Greenland, emphasizing its importa...
Breaking News: Sweden Enhances Defense Capabilities with Acquisition of 44 Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks
Just before December 25, 2024, Sweden's Defense Material Works (FMV) signed a contract with KNDS worth €2 billion to acquire Leopard 2A8 tanks, as ...
Italy purchases four Skynex 35mm air defense systems to counter low-altitude and short-range threats
As reported by A-129 Mangusta on January 7, 2025, Italy signed a contract with Rheinmetall Italia to purchase four Skynex air defense systems in a ...