Defense News Army 2024
Hanwha initiates production of Australia's first huntsman Howitzers
On March 29, 2024, Hanwha Aerospace announced the official start of assembly for Australia's first AS9 self-propelled howitzer, dubbed the Huntsman...
France enhance strong partnership with close allies on SCORPION program
In 2018, Belgium announced its intention to join the French SCORPION program [Synergy of contact enhanced by versatility and information enhancemen...
Rheinmetall to Deliver Over 100,000 Mortar Rounds to Spain
On April 3, 2024, Rheinmetall announced that the Spanish government had placed an order for the supply of 104,000 mortar rounds. Valued in the uppe...
British company Evolve Dynamics develops jamming-resistant Drones for Ukraine
According to Reuters news agency, in a discreet warehouse in southern England, engineers from Evolve Dynamics are working on promising technology d...
France Aims to Produce 12 CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzer Per Month
On April 2, 2024, French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, highlighted several key points regarding the military aid provided by Fra...
Israel to receive F35 and MK8 bombs from exceptionnal U.S. military aid
The United States has recently authorized the shipment of bombs and military planes to Israel, amidst ongoing tensions and conflict in the Gaza Str...
Israel to receive 50 new F-15IA Eagle II Fighter Jets from US
On April 2, 2024, CNN revealed that the Biden administration is preparing to formally notify Congress of its intention to approve the sale of 50 F-...
China develops anti-aircraft missile with 2000 km range
On March 28, 2024, China announced the development of a guided anti-aircraft missile capable of hitting aerial targets over two thousand kilometers...
Elite French commando unit set to receive SIG Sauer MCX Spear LT rifles
As reported by Opex360 on March 31, 2024, the French Groupement de commandos parachutistes (GCP), part of the 11e Brigade Parachutiste (11th Parach...
Nexter-KNDS unveils new CENTURIO robotic system at Canjuers camp
On March 26, 2024, Nexter revealed test footage of the CENTURIO robotic system conducted at Canjuers. Within the framework of the 2024-30 Military ...
Japan deploys its first Surface-to-Ship missile unit in Okinawa
On March 30, 2024, a ceremony at the Katsuren camp of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force marked the launch of Japan's first surface-to-ship missil...
France ready to deliver new batch of 30 Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine
During an interview published in La Tribune on Sunday, March 31, 2024, the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, announced that Franc...
US Army Achieves Milestone with Successful Airdrop Testing of New M1093A2 Cargo Truck
The United States Army announced on March 29, 2024, the successful completion of airdrop testing with the U.S. Army's new M1093A2 Family of Medium ...
Estonia plans to purchase 18 French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers
According to Estonian media outlet Postimees, as part of its military reinforcement program, Estonia plans to acquire 18 Camion Équipé d'un Système...
Spanish army initiates NASAMS maintenance training program for Ukrainian soldiers
On March 30, 2024, the Spanish army announced via its Twitter account the commencement of training for Ukrainian soldiers responsible for maintaini...
THEON announced delivery of ARGUS FS MK2 night vision with Estonian defense forces
On March 27, 2024, Greek company THEON delivered the first 2,000 ARGUS FS Mk2 night vision monocular systems to the Estonian Defense Forces as part...
Greece joins Czech artillery shell initiative as 155mm ammunition provider
Greece will join the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries, as an ammunition provider proposing a dea...
French police's RAID forces ramp up training for 2024 Olympic Games
In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games, the daily mobilization of 200 RAID (Search, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) officers constitutes a...
Locally-Made M-84 Main Battle Tanks Continue to Be the Backbone of Serbian Army
On March 26, 2024, Serbian soldiers from the 36th Tank Battalion, 3rd Army Brigade, conducted military training exercises with the locally-made M-8...
Bypassing the EU blockade US Partners with Türkiye for 155mm Munitions to Ukraine
The United States has announced a partnership with Türkiye for the supply of 155mm munitions to Ukraine. Faced with an increasing shortage in their...