Land Defense News
Lithuania Strengthens Its Drone Capabilities with New UAV Acquisitions from United States
Lithuania continues its commitment to enhancing its defense capabilities with recent acquisitions from the United States, including advanced manpac...
Rheinmetall to Provide Up to 120 Rescue Stations to German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a contract to supply up to 120 highly mobile rescue stations to the Bundeswehr, enhancing the German armed forces' medical ...
Türkiye Strengthens Defense with Steel Dome System and Development of 2000km Long-Range Missiles
On January 7, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Türkiye’s defense capabilities. Spe...
Could the French Arquus VLRA truck become the solution to Argentina’s tactical fleet renewal?
As reported by Zona Militar on December 18, 2024, the Argentine Army is conducting technical-operational evaluations (ETO) of tactical military tru...
Exclusive Analysis: North Korea’s Latest Hypersonic Missile Test Points to Possible Advanced Hwasong-16B Model
On January 6, 2025, North Korea successfully conducted the test launch of a hypersonic missile described by state media as a "new model," signaling...
Taiwan Conducts Military Drills Amid Concerns Over Defense Budget Cuts
Amid growing concerns about a potential reduction in the defense budget, Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday. These exercises aim...
China’s Army Adopts Advanced FPV Drone Tactics Reflecting Modern Warfare Lessons from Ukraine
In a recent broadcast, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased its adoption of advanced First-Person View (FPV) drones in combat scenarios, un...
Polish Air Force Enters in New Era with Deliveries of First F-35A in US
As part of a critical milestone in the modernization of the Polish Air Force, the first two Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fig...
Indonesia Considers Acquiring Nora B-52 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer from Serbia
Indonesia is reportedly exploring the acquisition of the Nora B-52 wheeled self-propelled howitzer, a modern artillery system developed by Serbia's...
India to Upgrade Soviet-Era Anti-Aircraft Guns to Counter Drone Threats Along Borders
As part of its defense modernization strategy and efforts to address the growing threats posed by drones, India has initiated the development of sp...
KNDS France Tests Ascalon 140mm Gun for Next Generation of Main Battle Tanks
On January 4, 2025, KNDS France released impressive footage of its ASCALON gun in action, showcasing its performance and adaptability during recent...
Analysis: North Korea’s Hypersonic Missile Test Escalates Regional and Global Security Threats
On Monday, January 6, 2025, North Korea conducted a test launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) tipped with a hypersonic warhead,...
China Unveils First Military 5G System Capable of Operating in Complex Terrains
China has unveiled the first military-grade 5G mobile communication system designed to operate in complex and challenging environments. This new sy...
Iran to Unveil New Underground Complexes for Securing Missiles and Drones Against Israeli Threats
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is set to unveil new underground facilities housing advanced missiles and drones as part of extensive ...
MBDA Strengthens Its Supremacy in Tactical Propulsion with Complete Acquisition of Roxel
MBDA, a leading European defense company, has finalized the acquisition of Safran’s 50% stake in Roxel, strengthening its position in tactical prop...
US Army Receives Textron MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde System for Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program
The U.S. Army's Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (FTUAS) Product Office has officially received the Textron Systems' MK 4.8 HQ Aerosonde s...
North Korea Launches Its First Missile of 2025 During Antony Blinken's Visit to Seoul
North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile launch of the year, escalating tensions in the region as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken w...
Counter-drone Operations in Europe As NATO Country Adopts Elbit Systems' ReDrone
Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on January 6, 2025, the signing of a contract valued at approximately $60 million to supply its advanc...
Lithuania Strengthens Its Anti-Tank Capabilities with Acquisition of Carl Gustaf M4
The Defence Materiel Agency, under the Ministry of National Defence of Lithuania, has signed an important contract with the Swedish manufacturer SA...
China Enhances Airborne Forces with New Infantry Fighting Vehicles in Preparation for Potential Taiwan Scenarios
China’s People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Airborne Corps has recently begun deploying a new generation of air-droppable infantry fighting ...
Spanish Army orders 350 new ambulances for €93 million to improve medical evacuation capabilities
As reported by Infodefensa on January 5, 2024, the Spanish Army plans to modernize its ambulance fleet, acquiring up to 350 new vehicles over the n...
Israel Strengthens its Innovation Capacity in Artificial Intelligence and Speeds Up Integration of New Technologies
On January 2, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the creation of a new research unit within the Directorate of Defense Research and De...
Israel Acquires US XM250 Light Machine Gun Chambered in 7.62x51mm
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have reportedly acquired a 7.62x51mm version of the XM250 light machine gun (LMG) developed by Sig Sauer for the U....
Spain Advances In SIRTAP Program First Fully Locally Made Tactical Military Drone
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has announced a little milestone in the country’s aerospace and defense sector with the progress of the SIRTAP Prog...
US Marines Amphibious Combat Vehicle Completes First Open-Water Amphibious Movement in Japan
In December 2024, the U.S. Marine Corps’ 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, successfully completed its first open-water amphibious movement ...