Defense News Army 2024
Taiwan purchases an initial batch of 25,000 T112 5.56 mm assault rifles to replace outdated models
According to CNA on April 6, 2024, the Taiwanese National Army announced plans to procure a first batch of 25,000 units of the new T112 assault rif...
Ecuador Receives Its First MBombe Armored Vehicles from South Africa
The Ecuadorian Army has taken delivery of its initial batch of the new Paramount Group MBombe armored vehicles (painted in olive green). This 6x6 v...
BlueHalo Secures Four-year Contract with US Army for P-HEL Counter-Drone System Support
BlueHalo has secured a four-year contract to provide preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as operator and maintenance team training for...
Russian new cheap stealth fighter SU-75 facing massive export issue
After three years since the presentation of the new stealth aircraft intended to equip the Russian Aerospace Forces by 2027, the Russians are strug...
Germany Buys Marder 1A3 Infantry Vehicles from Rheinmetall for Ukraine
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has received an order from the German government to deliver an additional 20 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehi...
Israel strengthens aerial capabilities with new Hermes 900 "Star" drone squadron
On April 7, 2024, the Israeli Air Force announced the establishment of Squadron 147, named "Ram", at Palmachim Air Base. This new squadron is speci...
US Army showcases its new XM1304 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle's capabilities to top commanders
On April 7, 2024, the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) hosted a demonstration for General George, the Chief of Staff of the US Army, and Serg...
First test flights for the New-Generation C-130J Hercules in New Zealand
On April 5, 2024, New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins announced the successful inaugural flights of the country’s first C-130J Hercules a...
South Korean startups accelerate entry into military UAV market
As the global military drone market is expected to grow from $14.4 billion in 2023 to $35.6 billion by 2030, South Korean startups are swiftly movi...
Russian Aerospace Forces reinforce fleet with new Su-34s
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have recently enhanced their fleet with the addition of new Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers, as reported by the s...
British Army Major Strength Demonstration During NATO Steadfast Defender Exercise
The United Kingdom announced on Twitter @DefenceES a significant escalation for the new phase of the NATO exercise, Steadfast Defender. The announc...
Polaris MRZR 4 all-terrain vehicles deployed with Ukrainian Special Forces
On April 7, 2024, Ukrainian forces shared on Ukrainian social media platforms footage showing a unit of Ukrainian special forces utilizing Polaris ...
Thailand becomes third purchaser of GQL-111 bridge system
Thailand has recently confirmed the acquisition of the GQL-111 bridging system, designed and manufactured in China. This system is known for its ab...
Russian Army Receives New 2S3M 152mm Howitzers to Compensate for Losses in Ukraine
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Defense Company, confirmed that the Russian army received 2S3M, a modernized version of the 2S3 Akatsia...
Rheinmetall from Germany Secures Contract to Supply Master SP Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Japan
On April 8, 2024, the German defense company Rheinmetall announced that it had been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to supply its Master SP ...
Argentina negotiates acquisition of New Zealand LAV and US Stryker armored vehicles
The United States and Argentina have entered into preliminary talks concerning the acquisition of military vehicles, specifically 9 ex-New Zealand ...
Spain Unveils SIRTAP Its New Locally Made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The Spanish Ministry of Defense unveiled the SIRTAP (High-Performance Tactical RPAS System) via its X account, ready to become the first fully dome...
Lithuania delivers to Ukraine additional M577 command post armored tracked vehicles
According to a statement published on April 6, 2024, by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, Lithuania extended its military aid to Ukraine by deliv...
Revival of Arsenal Reșița plant in Romania to boost local ammunition production
The S.C. Arsenal ordnance factory in Reșița, Romania, is set to resume operations after being inactive for 15 years, with plans to reopen its ammun...
Ukrainian Forces Neutralize and Capture an Intact Russian Lancet Drone
Ukrainian forces have recently captured a Russian Lancet drone, highlighting the growing importance of electronic warfare on modern battlefields. T...