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Dec- 2025 -

2 December

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Israel to Deploy ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense by End 2025

Israel's defense ministry announced on Monday the completion of a laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam," which will be deployed by the end of December.

1 December

Europe

National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) firing a missile

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Acquires Kongsberg NASAMS Air Defense System in $579M Deal

Denmark has signed a $579-million contract to acquire the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System from Kongsberg.

Nov- 2025 -

28 November

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey Expands ‘Steel Dome’ Development With $6.5B in Fresh Contracts

Turkish defense companies have signed approximately $6.5 billion in contracts to advance the production of the NATO country’s multi-layered “Steel Dome” air defense system, according to local media.

26 November

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Sweden Orders Ground-Based Air Defense Parts From Saab for $220M

Sweden has ordered new sensors and a command-and-control system from Saab for the army’s brigade-level ground-based air defense.

7 November

Arms

Military vehicles carrying HQ-9 medium- to long-range surface-to-air missiles march past the Tiananmen Rostrum during the military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in Beijing, China, 3 September 2015. China has pledged to cut the number of troops in its army by 300,000, in an unexpected announcement made by Chinese president Xi Jinping on Thursday (3 September 2015). Xi disclosed the news during a speech made before the beginning of a huge military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square, held to mark the end of World War II and celebrate China's victory over Japan. Xi said that a 13% cut would be made in the country's 2.3 million-armed forces, stressing that China was committed to peace, although he gave no indication of when it would be implemented. "War is like a mirror," he said. "Looking at it helps us better understand the value of peace. China will remain committed to peaceful development. We Chinese love peace." China has cut the size of its military three times since the 1980s, according to media reports. (Photo by Ge jinfh / Imaginechina via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese HQ-9BE Missile System Spotted in Azerbaijan Parade Rehearsal

Azerbaijan may have added China’s HQ-9BE long-range surface-to-air missile system to its arsenal, underscoring a growing shift away from Russian-made air defenses.

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Denmark Drops Plans to Acquire Israeli Barak MX Air Defense System

Denmark has decided not to proceed with acquiring the Israeli Barak MX air defense system following a military command authority recommendation.

16 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

Rojoef Manuel

AeroVironment, GrandSKY to Launch ‘Limited’ Golden Dome Drone Shield at Grand Forks AFB

AeroVironment is teaming up with GrandSKY to install “Limited Area Defense” anti-drone technology at Grand Forks Air Force Base in support of the “Golden Dome for America” defense initiative.

7 October

Land

Ethan M. Encarnacion

North Korea Unveils Own Version of Russia’s Pantsir Missile Defense System

North Korea has rolled out a new short-range air defense system, but its design seems to draw inspiration from a very familiar source.

6 October

Arms

An AK-630 automatic rotary cannon in naval configuration

Rojoef Manuel

India Fast-Tracks AK-630 Guns to Reinforce Air Defense for Border Towns

The Indian Army is accelerating the purchase of six AK-630 air defense guns to bolster security around towns targeted during recent clashes with neighboring Pakistan.

Sep- 2025 -

30 September

Arms