Arms • The Defense Post

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

A German soldier stands to attention in front of a German Patriot missile launcher

German Patriot Units in Poland to Secure Ukraine Logistics Hub

Germany said Thursday it had deployed two Patriot air-defense units to Poland to protect a key logistical hub supplying aid and equipment to Ukraine.

24 January

Joe Saballa

N. Korea Sends MLRS Disguised as Civilian Trucks to Russia: Report

North Korea has reportedly transferred 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to Russia, camouflaging them as civilian trucks to avoid detection.

24 January

The Security Service and the National Police prevented new attempts at illegal sale of weapons and ammunition in various regions of Ukraine. As a result of comprehensive measures, 10 dealers were detained who were trying to sell "trophy" weapons to criminals. Among the items seized from the suspects are Russian grenade launchers, sniper rifles, Kalashnikov assault rifles with silencers, and ammunition of various calibers.

Staff Writer With AFP

Raids and Detentions in Ukraine Arms Smuggling Crackdown

Ukrainian law enforcement on Thursday detained nearly two dozen people after launching a nationwide operation including hundreds of raids to stamp out illegal weapons and ammunition trafficking.

23 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Indian Army to Place $1 Billion Order for Pinaka MBRL Ammunition

The Indian Army plans to procure over $1 billion worth of Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher ammunition within a month.

22 January

UK soldier patrolling the immediate area surrounding a command post, with a KRH Challenger 2 and its crew waiting nearby

Inder Singh Bisht

UK Bolsters ‘Lethal Barrier’ Through New Anti-Tank Mine Procurement

The UK Ministry of Defence intends to procure new anti-tank mines from Alford Technologies to bridge capability gaps.

22 January

Christine Casimiro

Israel Offers to Transfer Russian-Made Weapons to Ukraine

An Israeli government official proposed handing over seized Russian-made weapons to Ukraine during an official meeting.

21 January

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Orders Switchblade Attack Drones for Dismounted Soldiers

AeroVironment has been contracted to deliver Switchblade loitering munition as part of US Army’s Directed Requirement for Lethal Unmanned Systems.

21 January

A video screenshot from Dooyeol Choi's YouTube channel displaying the model of the Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (L-SAM). The L-SAM model is painted white.

Inder Singh Bisht

S. Korea Approves Next-Gen Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition and Program Administration has approved the development of an improved version of the long-range surface-to-air missile system.

20 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Bought Weapon Systems From Elbit Without Military GPS

Elbit Systems’ ATMOS and PULS weapon systems that Denmark purchased in 2023 are equipped with civilian GPS, making them vulnerable to electronic interference such as jamming and spoofing.

20 January