Defense News Army 2024
US Army boosts intelligence as ARES spy plane surpasses 5,000 flight hours
The U.S. Army continues to enhance its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities with the Airborne Reconnaissance and Elect...
China reinforces artillery capabilities with new Dongfeng EQ2050 rocket launcher variant
As reported by the Telegram account China Army on November 19, 2024, Dongfeng EQ2050 armored vehicles in service with the PLA Western Command have ...
Kalashnikov Completes Delivery of AK-12 Model 2023 Assault Rifles to Russian Armed Forces
JSC Concern Kalashnikov has successfully fulfilled its contractual obligations for the production and delivery of AK-12 assault rifles, model 2023,...
US Army deploys improved M270A2 rocket launcher in NATO exercise for the first time
On November 11, 2024, the US Department of Defense (US DoD) announced that the upgraded M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) made its intern...
Czech Republic to expand tank fleet with 14 additional Leopard 2A4 units to modernize armored forces
According to CZ Defence on November 20, 2024, the Czech government is planning to deliberate on a public contract for the acquisition of 14 additio...
Brazil Eyes Polish BWP Borsuk IFV armored vehicles & Piorun Missiles for Military Modernization
The Brazilian Armed Forces have expressed interest in the Polish Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) BWP Borsuk and the Man Portable Anti-Aircraft Miss...
Akkor Active Protection System to be Deployed on Türkiye’s Altay Tanks by 2025
At the Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability (FAVS) 2024 conference, held in London from November 11 to 13, Türkiye confirmed that its Akkor activ...
US Army Increases Protection of Ground Combat Vehicles with New Advanced Electronic Warfare from BAE Systems
BAE Systems has secured a follow-on contract from the U.S. Army to develop its Multi-Class Soft Kill System (MCSKS), an advanced electronic warfare...
Gripen Demonstrates Its Capabilities In Brazil's CRUZEX Exercise Ahead Of Potential Sale
The F-39E Gripen fighter jet has once again proven its effectiveness as a modern weapons platform during recent exercises conducted by the 1st Air ...
Lockheed Martin Validates Precision Strike Missile for Full-Scale Production Approval
On November 19, 2024, Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with the U.S. Army, announced the successful completion of a production qualification fligh...
India’s Bharat Forge Negotiates ATAGS 155mm Towed Guns Contract with Indian Ministry of Defence
According to a report published on November 19, 2024, by Indian Business Newspaper "The Hindu BusinessLine", Bharat Forge Limited, a Pune-based mul...
British Army's Archer Howitzer Proves Their Strength in Arctic Conditions During NATO Exercise in Finland
In a demonstration of NATO’s commitment to interoperability and long-range firepower, an Archer self-propelled howitzer, operated by the British Ar...
Lithuania and Sweden Sign Strategic Defense Cooperation Agreement to counter Russia
On November 19, 2024, in Brussels, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas and his Swedish counterpart Pål Jonson signed a letter of intent ...
EU Approves Joint Procurement of IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Missiles to Counter Russian Threats
The European Commission has approved the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM advanced air defense missile systems under the 'Joint Air Missile Defence ...
EU funds new armored vehicle development for four member countries under CAVS program
On November 14, 2024, the European Commission announced funding of €60 million to support the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) project under t...
US Turns to AI-Powered Bullfrog Turret to Address Growing Threat of Low-Cost Drones
Amid the rapidly evolving landscape of modern threats, the U.S. military is exploring advanced technological solutions to address the rise of low-c...
Germany Enhances Patriot Missile Production Capacity With New MBDA Facility in Europe
MBDA Germany has initiated the expansion of its facilities in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria, with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by prominent figures...
Portugal Strengthens Short-Range Air Defense Capabilities with Thales ForceShield System
On October 28, 2024, Thales UK announced it had secured a major contract to supply the Portuguese Armed Forces with next-generation short-range air...
Indonesia Seeks Weapons and Military Equipment from Russian Defense Industry
Russia has confirmed the receipt of an official request from Indonesia regarding the acquisition of weapons and military equipment for the 2025-203...
European Commission Approves Joint Procurement of MISTRAL Air Defense Systems to Bolster EU Security
On November 14, 2024, the European Commission announced its approval for the procurement of advanced air and missile defense systems under the Euro...