The Indian Army plans to induct 450 new M4 variants of the Carl Gustaf 84mm rocket launcher. Designed by Saab, the lighter M4 system improves firepower for troops in mountainous regions and can engage targets up to 1,000 meters.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of Ukrainskoye village in the Kharkov Region, stating it enhances Russian forces' strategic positioning and allows for deeper penetration into Ukrainian defenses. Battlegroup North took control after overcoming resistance.
The Indian Army has established five Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) and one Fire Support Group (FSG) to enable faster, leaner, and more decisive military responses. This reform aims to replace slow mobilization procedures with integrated, mission-ready formations capable of short-notice threat response.
Modern militaries are developing specialized anti-drone bullets as a close-range defense against unmanned aerial systems. These bullets, designed to fragment or disperse, offer frontline soldiers a practical tool to counter drones that evade larger air defense systems. India's ARDE and private firm SSS Defence are among those developing this technology.
Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Larsen & Tubro's Hazira plant, a major defense manufacturing facility. The plant is crucial for producing K-9 Vajra artillery guns and the new Zorawar light tank, with potential for future infantry combat vehicles.
India is set to replace its aging BMP infantry combat vehicles with the indigenous Future Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV) program. This multi-billion dollar initiative focuses on drone integration, digitization, and high-mobility, marking a significant step towards self-reliance in defense manufacturing and modernizing the Army.
After 225 days in a foxhole, Ukrainian soldier 'Kenya' walked 11km to safety, highlighting the dangers of drone warfare in eastern Ukraine's 'kill-zone'. Drones dominate fighting, but boots on the ground remain crucial for holding territory.
A Japanese infantry unit has withdrawn a new patch designed by artificial intelligence after it was criticised for being immature, “aggressive” and out of step with the public image of the country’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF). The 1st Infantry Regiment’s patch was unveiled on April 29 and features an elephant in a helmet and other combat gear, holding a machine gun across its chest. The elephant has chains across its shoulders and a human skull apparently attached to its chest, with blue flames...
A source in Russian security agencies told TASS that entire units of Ukraine's 57th Motorized Infantry Brigade have gone missing in the Volchansk district of the Kharkov Region. Desperate relatives are searching for the missing soldiers. Volchansk, a city of approximately 17,000 residents, was transformed by Kiev into a major fortified area with underground utilities and defense lines along the Volchya River. Fighting for the city began in May 2024, and Russian forces reported liberating Volchansk on December 1, 2025.
