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Today β€” 8 December 2025Defence Blog

Kongsberg to equip Swedish CV90s with RS4 systems

8 December 2025 at 04:11
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to deliver PROTECTOR remote weapon stations (RWS) for use on several Swedish Army platforms, including the CV90 (local name Stridsfordon 90) infantry fighting vehicle. According to a company announcement issued on December 8, the contract is valued at over […]

Germany orders more 120mm tank rounds

8 December 2025 at 03:59
Germany’s armed forces (Bundeswehr) have placed another order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition. According to a statement from Rheinmetall, the new order falls under the extended framework agreement signed in July 2023. β€œThe new order is worth several hundred million euros,” the company said, though it did not disclose the exact value or quantities. […]

Taiwan to buy naval suicide drones

8 December 2025 at 03:46
The Republic of China Navy (Taiwan) has issued a public request for a naval suicide drone system and associated control infrastructure. The request, dated December 8, 2025, outlines the Navy’s interest in developing or acquiring unmanned surface vessels (USVs) capable of high-speed, long-range autonomous missions under contested conditions. According to the notice, the project falls […]

Leaked blueprints reveal Russia’s T-95 monster tank

8 December 2025 at 03:35
Detailed 3D renders of Russia’s long-abandoned experimental T-95 main battle tank projectβ€”also known as β€œObject 195”—have surfaced online, offering an unprecedented look at the advanced design once pursued by the Russian military-industrial complex. The renders were created by 3D artist Gustiiz3D using an original set of technical blueprints that recently appeared on Western platforms. According […]

Thai military strikes back after cross-border escalation

8 December 2025 at 03:23
The Royal Thai Army has launched a military operation to reclaim Thai sovereign territory in Sa Kaeo Province, following reports of increased Cambodian troop movements and heavy weapons deployments along the border. The operation was carried out by the Burapha Task Force under the First Army Region Command. According to a report from the Royal […]

Thai Army: Cambodia attacks Civilian area with BM-21s

8 December 2025 at 03:16
Thailand’s Army has claimed that Cambodian forces launched a BM-21 rocket strike targeting a civilian village in Buriram Province amid a sharp escalation in cross-border fighting, with multiple fronts now active along the Thai-Cambodian border. In a press briefing on December 8, Maj. Gen. Winthai Suvaree, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Army, said Cambodian troops […]

Fatal ejection incident on Russian airbase leaves two dead

8 December 2025 at 03:02
Two Russian military airmen were killed in an incident involving the unexpected activation of an ejection system while their aircraft was parked in a shelter, according to Russian defense blogger Ilya Tumanov, the founder of the β€œFighterbomber” Telegram channel. β€œYesterday, in one of the bomber aviation regiments, the ejection system was triggered on a plane […]

U.S. Air Force retires last Huey from Yokota Air Base

8 December 2025 at 02:36
The United States Air Force has ended the operational presence of the UH-1N Huey at Yokota Air Base in Japan, marking the conclusion of more than four decades of continuous rotary-wing operations across the Pacific theater. On December 3, 2025, Airmen from the 730th Air Mobility Squadron and the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air […]

US special ops cancels next-gen machine gun development

8 December 2025 at 02:27
The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has formally canceled its prototyping initiative for the Lightweight Machine Gun–Assault (LMG-A), a next-generation automatic weapon once expected to replace or supplement the aging Mk46/Mk48 and possibly the M249 SAW in special operations units. In a notice published December 7, the SOF Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics–Kinetic Requirements (SOF […]
Yesterday β€” 7 December 2025Defence Blog

Roshel confirms over 2,000 Senator vehicles sent to Ukraine

7 December 2025 at 05:34
The Canadian defense manufacturer Roshel has delivered more than 2,000 Senator armored vehicles to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, according to company CEO Roman Shimonov. The confirmation came in a public reply on X, where defense expert Jeff21461 asked Shimonov for an update on delivery figures, referencing a previous count of 1,700 […]

Argentina celebrates arrival of first F-16s from Denmark

7 December 2025 at 05:25
Six F-16 Fighting Falcons touched down in Argentina on Saturday morning, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Argentine Air Force and the country’s return to supersonic combat aviation after more than a decade. The arrival was confirmed by the Argentine Air Force, which stated, β€œMission accomplished: the F-16s have landed on Argentine […]

Vantor unveils 3D terrain map of China’s key naval base

7 December 2025 at 05:13
Vantor, a defense-focused geospatial technology firm based in Westminster, Colorado, has revealed a high-resolution 3D reconstruction of China’s Yulin Naval Base just hours after a satellite passed over the site. According to a post from the company, the terrain data was captured at 11:21 a.m. local time and processed into a detailed 3D model within […]

Putin calls T-90 world’s best, ignores heavy combat losses

7 December 2025 at 05:05
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the T-90 tank family in an interview with India Today, calling it one of the best main battle tanks in the world and highlighting India’s domestic production of the platform. β€œIndia produces our famous T-90 tanks. Believe me when I say these tanks are considered among the best in the […]

U.S. Army tests drone-firing kit on Abrams

7 December 2025 at 04:51
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and AeroVironment (AV) have successfully demonstrated the integration of Switchblade loitering munitions into frontline combat platforms using a new modular launcher system known as PERCH. The Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system was tested at the U.S. Army’s Machine Assisted Rugged Sapper (MARS) event held at Fort Hood, Texas, […]

Croatian drone maker scales up for Pentagon demand

7 December 2025 at 04:14
Orqa, a Croatian manufacturer of FPV and unmanned aerial systems, has expanded its production facility in Osijek to support an annual output of up to 280,000 NDAA-compliant drones. In a statement on December 1, the company said the new capacity allows it to meet growing global demand for defense-grade drones free of Chinese components. The […]

U.S. Navy turns to Dutch design for future amphibious fleet

7 December 2025 at 04:08
The United States Navy has officially selected the LST 100 design from Dutch shipbuilder Damen for its new class of Medium Landing Ships (LSM), a move aimed at accelerating delivery of critical littoral capabilities to naval forces. The announcement was made on December 5 by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan and marks a […]

Airbus and Saab explore future drone fighter project

7 December 2025 at 03:52
Airbus and Saab are in early talks to develop an unmanned combat aircraft, according to company executives who spoke with Reuters during a recent European defense industry event. The discussions reflect both the rising interest in drone systems and shifting alliances across Europe’s fragmented defense industry. The project would explore drone aircraft designed to support […]

Castelion gets $350M to mass-produce hypersonic missiles

7 December 2025 at 03:43
Castelion, a fast-moving defense technology firm founded by SpaceX alumni, announced it has raised $350 million in Series B funding to accelerate production of its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon and expand U.S. industrial capacity for next-generation munitions. The company says this funding will support construction of a large-scale manufacturing facility and operational integration with Army and […]

China tests new modular air defense system

7 December 2025 at 03:35
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV-7 has released footage of a previously unseen air defense system during a recent live-fire training exercise in the Gobi Desert. The system, likely a short-range air defense platform, was shown launching surface-to-air missiles in what appeared to be high-precision strike tests. The new complex features a modular launcher mounted on a […]

Japan may supply Chu-SAM system to Philippine forces

7 December 2025 at 03:11
Japan has begun informal discussions with the Philippines over the possible export of the Ground Self-Defense Force’s Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system, known as Chu-SAM, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government advances plans to end long-standing restrictions on defense exports. According to a report by Kyodo News published on November 30, several government sources […]
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