2024
Czech Army Enhances CV90s with Electro-Optics from EVPU Defence
The Czech government has taken a significant step in modernizing its military capabilities by approving the acquisition of 246 CV90 MkIV infantry f...
General Dynamics Wins US Contract for M10 Booker Combat Vehicle
General Dynamics Corp.'s (GD) Land Systems Division has secured a $323 million contract from the U.S. Army through the Army Contracting Command at ...
Lithuania Advances with Acquisition of Tracked Combat Vehicles
Lithuania is set to enhance its military capabilities by purchasing tracked combat vehicles as part of the second phase of its infantry fighting ve...
Thales Increases Rocket Production in Belgium to Strengthen European Defense
On July 1, 2024, Thales inaugurated a new assembly line at its Herstal site in Belgium, aimed at increasing the production of 70mm laser-guided roc...
Belgian Company John Cockerill Finalizes Acquisition of French Company Arquus
John Cockerill has successfully finalized the acquisition of Arquus, the leading French supplier of military vehicles, a process that began in Janu...
Swedish Military Acquires THeMIS Cargo Unmanned Ground Vehicle for Trials
Sweden has acquired a THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) from Milrem Robotics for evaluation. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, the Sw...
Brazilian Army Considers Acquiring High-Altitude Air Defense Systems
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Army issued Ordinance EME/C Ex. No. 1.338/2024, which authorizes the launch of the Medium/High Altitude Air Defense...
Thales increases its production of 70 mm missiles as Europe attempts to rearm
Thales has inaugurated a new assembly line to enable a fivefold increase in the production of 70 mm laser-guided rockets at its Herstal site in Bel...
North Korea tests again ICBM with differents warheads and ranges
North Korea successfully conducted a test launch of a new tactical ballistic missile equipped with a warhead, according to a report from the Korean...
Leonardo Targets Major Partnership with Rheinmetall for Armored Vehicles After KNDS Impasse
According to reports from Il Sole 24 Ore on July 2, 2024, the Italian defense group is in advanced talks with the German company Rheinmetall to for...
Ukraine Unveils New Djura Tactical Armored Vehicle for Battlefield Mobility
On July 1, 2024, Ukrainian armored vehicle manufacturer NVO Praktyka unveiled its latest lightweight tactical armored vehicle, the Djura. This vehi...
Burkina Faso Receives New 4x4 CS/VP14 and VP11 MRAP Vehicles from China
In June 2024, the armed forces of Burkina Faso significantly enhanced their military capabilities with the receipt of new defensive equipment from ...