Defense News Army 2024
France to Deploy High-Tech Helma-P Laser Counter-Drone System to Secure Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will see the deployment of advanced anti-drone systems, including the Helma-P laser system developed by the ...
Lithuania and Poland to Jointly Acquire Piorun Air Defence Systems
Lithuania and Poland have announced their intention to jointly acquire the Piorun short-range man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) to enhance ...
Rheinmetall to Supply 81mm Mortar Ammunition to Swiss Army
On July 26, 2024, Rheinmetall confirmed securing a substantial contract with the Swiss Confederation to manufacture and deliver 81mm mortar ammunit...
Belgium to purchase $115 Million worth of US GBU-53/B bombs for its F-35 fighter jets
On July 25, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Belgium for the purchase of up to 196 GBU-53/B SDB-II All-U...
Brazilian Army Launches International Tender for Special Engineering Vehicles Based on TATRA T-815 Chassis
On July 22, 2024, the Brazilian Army Commission in Washington (CEBW), under the Office of the Commander, announced a Request for Quotation (RFQ) fo...
First Hungarian-made Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Rolls off Production Line
The Hungarian Defence Forces celebrated a major milestone with the rollout of the first locally produced Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle at the...
Nigerian Proforce's new PF Hulk likely based on Russia's Spartak MRAP vehicle
On July 25, 2024, the Nigerian company Proforce Defence unveiled the PF Hulk, its new multipurpose MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle. ...
Netherlands and Denmark to Deliver 14 Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Ukraine
This summer, Ukraine will receive 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, purchased by the Netherlands and Denmark. These battle tanks have been refurbished and test...
Uruguayan Army receives 13 Mamba Mk7 MRAP vehicles from the US
On July 24, 2024, the Uruguayan Army received a significant donation of 13 Osprea Mamba Mk7 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles from th...
US Army Tests Advanced Systems to Counter UAS Swarms at Yuma Proving Ground
In a recent series of tests, prototype defense systems designed to counter the growing drone threat demonstrated significant advancements, accordin...
India Completes Successful Tests of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence System
On July 24, 2024, the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of its sophisticated Phase-I...
Slovakia receives first BOV 8x8 IFV based on Finland's Patria AMV XP
As reported by Praise The Steph on July 24, 2024, President Peter Pellegrini visited the Ministry of Defense in Bratislava, highlighting the critic...
Chilean Marine Corps conducts first deployment of NZLAV 8x8 vehicles acquired from New Zealand
As reported by InfoDefensa on July 24, 2024, the Chilean Marine Corps deployed the NZLAV 8x8 armored vehicles for the first time in a recent milita...
Poland to Sign Landmark Deal for 96 US AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopters
According to information published on July 24, 2024, by the Polish defense magazine "Defence24," Poland is set to sign a series of offset agreement...
Spain to Provide New Hawk Surface-to-Air Missile System to Ukraine
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles held a videoconference on July 24, 2024, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The discussion, c...
Hanwha Aerospace's new 8x8 howitzer promises 70-kilometer strikes to challenge RCH 155 and CAESAr
As reported by Kim Min-seok on July 23, 2024, Hanwha Aerospace announced the development of a new wheeled 8x8 self-propelled howitzer at the 2024 D...
Ethiopian Army receives Hundreds of Calidus MCAV-20 Mobile Combat Armored Vehicles
On July 25, 2024, Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF) recently enhanced its defense capabilities by taking delivery of hundreds of Calidus MCAV...
British Army Successfully Tests Laser Weapon Mounted on Wolfhound Armoured Vehicle
The British Ministry of Defense has announced the successful firing of a high-powered laser energy weapon from a British Army Wolfhound wheeled com...
UK Orders Thales Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missiles for British Armed Forces
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on July 24, 2024, a major procurement of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) also named Martlet fr...
MSPO 2024 to honour 25 years of NATO membership for Poland
The 32nd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO is scheduled to take place in Targi Kielce from 3 to 6 September 2024. This event is consid...
