Defense News Army 2024
Hensoldt's GEW unit delivered over 130 electronic warfare systems to Middle East since 2007
On October 14, 2024, Hensoldt announced that its South African-based GEW business unit has delivered over 130 electronic warfare (EW) systems to th...
Netherlands Strengthens Defense with NASAMS and NOMADS Acquisition from Kongsberg
On October 14, 2024, the Dutch government announced plans to acquire NASAMS and NOMADS air defense systems from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace under...
Japan's 2nd Artillery Brigade receives new Type 19 Howitzer with 40-kilometer range capability
As reported by NAMELESS_JSDF on October 14, 2024, the 2nd Artillery Brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) recently received a new ...
Iran Missile Strikes on Israel Reveal Limits of Ballistic Missile Threat in Modern Warfare
According to information published by Business Insider on October 12, 2024, Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel highlight a growing debate abou...
North Korea Attempts to Down South Korean Modern Drone with Old KS-19 Anti-Aircraft Guns
On October 13, 2024, according to Yonhap, North Korea ordered its eight artillery brigades stationed near the South Korean border to be on high ale...
Turkiye and Serbia Sign Defense Cooperation Agreement Focused on Drone Technology
According to information published by Middle East Monitor on October 12, 2024, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Serbian President Aleksan...
Australia’s new AS9 Huntsman 155mm howitzer makes first appearance in South Korea for testing phase
As reported by Mason on October 12, 2024, the Australian variant of the K9A, the AS9 Huntsman, was reportedly observed in South Korea for the first...
South Korea Conducts Live Test of Taurus Missile Amid Rising Tensions with North Korea
Amid escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the South Korean Air Force (RoKAF) recently conducted live-fire drills featuring the German-desig...
US Army accelerates M113 replacement with new $184 Million AMPV order
On October 9, 2024, BAE Systems received a $184 million contract modification from the U.S. Army for an additional 48 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle...
Breaking News: US Authorizes Deployment of THAAD Air Defense Missile in Israel to Counter Missile Threats from Iran
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had authorized the deployment of ...
Breaking News: Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wins First Air-to-Air Fight Shoots Down Russian Su-34
An F-16 operated by the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, according to several reports published on October 13, 2024, o...
US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of GMLRS Rockets and ATACMS Missiles to UAE
On October 11, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $1.2 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for ...
France Has Already Delivered 67 CAESAR Howitzers to Ukraine Only Five Destroyed and Two Damaged
On October 7, 2024, the French newspaper *Le Point* released a video report revealing that Ukraine has received 67 CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propel...
General Dynamics UK Launches New Foxhound GMRV General Multi-Role Vehicle
During the Defense Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) exhibition held in Millbrook in September this year, United Kingdom, General Dynamics UK made headlines w...
Northrop Grumman Develops Next-Gen M230LF Dual-Feed Bushmaster Gun for Adaptive Threat Response
On October 9, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation, a major manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, unveiled its M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bus...
Typhon MRC in Philippines as a Strategic Asset for Deterrence in South China Sea
The Philippines' recent decision to retain the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system following joint military exercises marks a strategic shift in M...
Indian Army Launches Technological Offensive to Counter Drone Threat with High-Power Microwave Systems
Amid the rapid rise in drone use on modern battlefields, the Indian Army is taking decisive steps to bolster its anti-drone capabilities. Recently,...
French Army Receives Two More New Leclerc XLR Tanks Modernized Version of Standard Leclerc
The French Army Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) delivered two newly renovated Leclerc XLR tanks to the French Army. These were the 14th and ...
Hyundai Rotem Delivers New Batch of K2GF Black Panther Most Advanced Tanks to South Korean Forces
On October 9, 2024, the Twitter account @KDefenseInsight shared a video showing the unloading of K2GF main battle tanks, captured by South Korean ...
T112 Rifle to Replace T91 for Taiwan Armed Forces What You Need to Know
According to information published by CNA on October 9, 2024, the Republic of China Armed Forces will start upgrading to the new T112 combat rifles...