Italy’s Fabarm launches extended-range shotgun for drone defense

Italian firearms manufacturer Fabarm S.p.A. has introduced a new variant of its widely used STF/12 shotgun specifically configured for counter-drone missions. The STF/12 Compact XL Range 22″, presented as a specialized upgrade of the platform already fielded by the German Bundeswehr as the Mehrzweckflinte 5 (MZF 5), is eng…
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https://defence-blog.com/italys-fabarm-launches-extended-range-shotgun-for-drone-defense/

Japan to reorganize army structure with new large-scale formations

Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is planning a major organizational restructuring, with two new large-scale formations expected to be established in fiscal year 2026. According to media reports, the plans include elevating the existing 15th Brigade on Okinawa to a division and consolidating the JGSDF’s elite s…
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https://defence-blog.com/japan-to-reorganize-army-structure-with-new-large-scale-formations/

U.K. needs 90,000 regular personnel and 30,000 reservists, analyst warns

One of Britain’s leading defense analysts has called for a sweeping reform of the Army Reserve and a substantial increase in the size of the British Army, warning that the current structure leaves the country unprepared for future conflicts. Writing on his X page, defense commentator Nicholas Drummond argued t…
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Pentagon launches rapid deployment unit for drones

U.S. Central Command is launching a new task force designed to fast-track the deployment of drones and emerging technologies to American forces operating across the Middle East. The Rapid Employment Joint Task Force (REJTF), announced Tuesday, will focus on delivering advanced capabilities to troops in as little as two months — a major shift in […]
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Russia deploys mobile anti-drone units amid fuel crisis

Russia is forming mobile counter-drone units to defend its energy infrastructure amid an escalating wave of Ukrainian drone attacks that have crippled the country’s refining capacity and caused its worst gasoline shortage in three decades. The move comes as strikes on oil refineries continue to degrade Russian fuel production, with some es…
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https://defence-blog.com/russia-deploys-mobile-anti-drone-units-amid-fuel-crisis/

Russia develops new Legioner 4×4 armored vehicle

Russia has introduced a new light armored vehicle known as the “Legioner”, developed by the company Russkiye Boyevyye Mashiny (RBM). The 4×4 platform is intended to bridge the gap between unarmored military vehicles and heavier armored personnel carriers such as the BTR-82A, combining improved mobility, basic protection, and versatility in a compact des…
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https://defence-blog.com/russia-develops-new-legioner-4x4-armored-vehicle/

Israeli Patriot now active in Ukraine, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that a Patriot air defense system previously stationed in Israel has been operating in Ukraine for the past month, strengthening the country’s ability to counter Russian missile and drone attacks. He also announced that Kyiv will receive two additional Patriot systems this fall as part of ongoing effort…
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https://defence-blog.com/israeli-patriot-now-active-in-ukraine-zelensky-says/

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Japan plans to use civilian SUVs to replace aging military vehicles

Japan’s Ministry of Defense is considering an unprecedented move to use armored civilian vehicles as replacements for the Ground Self-Defense Force’s (GSDF) aging light armored fleet. Officials say the plan involves testing modified commercial models, including vehicles produced by major Japanese automakers, to dete…
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https://defence-blog.com/japan-plans-to-use-civilian-suvs-to-replace-aging-military-vehicles/