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12 January

Mach 6 Railgun Incoming: India Experiments With Electromagnetic Artillery

Electromagnetic Railgun is India’s artillery system, capable of firing a 50-kilogram projectile at Mach 6, reaching distances of up to 200 kilometers, and using electromagnetic force.

12 January

Global Hawk Block 40 remotely piloted aircraft testing Maritime Modes that include a Maritime Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar, or MISAR

Bea Castañeda

Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) Explained: Seeing Through Motion

This guide explains Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar in military defense, uncovering its functions, applications, and strategic advantages.

9 January

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicles with 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, stage for debarkation in the well deck of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) during rehearsals for the 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration off the coast of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 15, 2025. The Marine Corps 250th Birthday Amphibious Capabilities Demonstration is one of many events taking place across the country to showcase the Navy–Marine Corps team’s ability to project power from the sea and defend the Nation. For 250 years, Marines have been America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness — capable, credible, and committed to winning the Nation’s battles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Avery Wayland)

Rojoef Manuel

Horstman to Supply Suspensions for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group to deliver modern suspension solutions for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program.

9 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Army Procures First India-Made Israeli PULS Long-Range Rocket System

The Indian Army has signed a 29.3-billion Indian rupee ($35 million) contract with Nibe to deliver the PULS multiple rocket launcher.

8 January

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Eyes Everywhere: US Army Combat Vehicles Set for 360° Vision Upgrade

Computing and visualization systems use rugged high-performance computing units, advanced data-routing hardware, and crew workstations.

8 January

Armed ground robot driving through a muddy dirt road during a field test, equipped with a mounted weapon system and sensors while navigating shallow water in a rural environment

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A New Ground Robot Built for High-Intensity Missions Joins Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has cleared a new ground robot for operational use, aiming to reduce soldier exposure in high-risk areas.

7 January

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Wins $41M Contract for US Air Force T-7A Maintenance Training Support

Textron Systems has secured a $41-million contract to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program - Maintenance Training System.

7 January

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Gives First Look at the M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

M1E3 next-gen Abrams is the US Army’s latest tank prototype, with advanced software, enhanced mobility for complex terrain, upgraded lethality, an autoloader, and next-generation sensors.

7 January

Christine Casimiro

Elbit Systems to Equip European NATO CV90 IFVs With Iron Fist APS

The CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) operated by European NATO member states are set to receive a protective kit from Elbit Systems.

6 January

Soldiers stand and communicate beside a Leopard battle tank positioned on open terrain during daylight, with crew members visible on the turret and the main gun facing forward under a clear sky

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Leopards Out: Spain Bets on Indra for Futuristic Main Battle Tanks

The future of Spain’s armored forces may rest on a new mission given to Indra: developing a next-gen replacement for the country’s aging Leopard 2E main battle tanks.

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