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Venezuela prepares personnel and equipment for a potential second US attack

6th January 2026

Defence Minister Gen Vladimir Padrino López has declared that the Venezuelan armed forces “will continue to employ all its available capabilities for military defence”.

Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

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Land forces review: howitzers in the spotlight and Germany spends big to close the year

5th January 2026

December saw several milestones on the howitzer front with billions of dollars worth of orders placed and Germany committing to more 6×6 and 4×4 vehicles. Taiwan was also approved for equipment orders worth $11 billion even as the year came to an end with China encircling the country as part of an exercise.

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