The Turkish Navy has successfully conducted the first live fire test of its indigenous naval point defense missile system, Göksur. This test, which took place on February 16, 2025, was carried out off the coast of Sinop in northern Turkey, from the TCG BEYKOZ vessel. The success of this launch marks a milestone in Turkey’s […]
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Germany; Army orders 256 Piranha-V 8×8 APC
The vehicles will be equipped with a 15-metre telescopic mast system to obtain a long-range telecommunications network Madrid-based General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) is to supply 256 Piranha 5 8×8 armoured vehicles to Germany. The operation is part of the project called Tawan for the critical procurement of a vehicle-based long-range telecommunications network. The […]
Israel; Navy orders additional Reshef Class Corvette
The new indigenously-built corvettes will replace Israel’s Sa’ar 4.5 class which has been in service for four decades. The five-vessel multi-mission Reshef class is intended as a replacement for Israel’s Sa’ar 4.5-class Nirit vessels, which have been in service in the Israeli Navy for four decades. On 12 December 2024, the Israeli MoD awarded Israel […]
US; Marines tests covert new missile arming AH-1Z Viper helicopter
The US Marine Corps conducted the maiden test launch of a new Long Range Precision Fire (LRPF) capability in November, the service announced last week. An AH-1Z Viper helicopter fired the munition at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The launch was conducted through a wireless application called the Marine Air-Ground Tablet (MAGTAB). The tablet-shaped device enables […]
Denmark; PM vows to ‘massive’ rearmament in upcoming future
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said her government would announce plans Wednesday for a “massive” rearming of Denmark’s military due to the growing threat posed by Russia. “We must upgrade massively to protect Denmark. And we must rearm massively to avoid war,” Frederiksen told parliament on Tuesday. She did not disclose any details or sums, […]
India; Army unveils plans to acquire 1,000 new surveillance helicopters
The Indian Army has unveiled plans to procure up to 1,000 new surveillance helicopters aimed at enhancing its defense capabilities in high-altitude border regions. A request for information was recently issued to define technical requirements and evaluate potential solutions, signaling the start of a comprehensive procurement process. As outlined in the request, the helicopters must […]
UK; MoD to launch tender for future 5.56mm light assault machine gun
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops. Named “Project TROUBLER,” the initiative seeks to address capability gaps left by the decommissioning of the L110 A2 — a 7.2-kilogram (15.8-pound) machine gun that saw extensive use in Afghanistan […]
Slovenia; Army orders additional AMV XP APC.
On February 13, 2025, Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Slovenian Minister of Defence Borut Sajovic officially signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) in Brussels, marking the commitment of both nations to support Slovenia’s acquisition of 8×8 Modular Armored Vehicles (AMV) from Patria, a leading defense and technology company. The letter was jointly prepared […]
Indonesia; Air Force orders 60 Turkish TB3 attack drones
Indonesia has placed an order for 60 Bayraktar TB3 drones from Turkey to enhance its ability to conduct surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strikes. The deal was signed between Turkish firm Baykar and Indonesian defense company Republikorp during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent visit to Jakarta. It also follows an agreement between the two countries to […]
Turkey; Army opts to upgrade its Firtina-II SP howitzer
As reported by SavunmaSanayiST on February 11, 2025, the Turkish Land Forces will receive a total of 140 Firtina-II 155mm self-propelled howitzers, as part of a scheduled modernization program. At least ten of these vehicles have been delivered so far, with future upgrades incorporating the domestically developed UTKU power group. The transition to national components […]