Defense News Army 2024
Kalashnikov to Release Civilian Batch of AK-12 Mock-Ups for First Time
JSC Concern Kalashnikov has announced its plan to release the first large-scale batch of mass-dimensional mock-ups (MMG) of the AK-12 assault rifle...
Leonardo DRS Delivers Advanced C5I Systems to Australian Army's Heavy Tracked Combat Vehicles
On September 10, 2024, Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced the early delivery of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense and Intelligen...
Royal Thai Army Evaluates D11A MLRS Inspired by Israel's PULS System
The Defense Technology Institute of Thailand (DTI) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) conducted a series of tests and evaluations of the prototype of th...
BAE Systems Australia pioneers the future of warfare with new ATLAS CCV UGV
On September 11, 2024, BAE Systems Australia presented a new uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) called the Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLA...
Chilean Investigative Police Strengthen Arsenal with Acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 Pistols
The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has initiated a weapons renewal program with the acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 pistols in 9x19 mm caliber....
USMC to receive Teledyne Rogue 1 loitering munition to strengthen its deployed units
The United States Marine Corps plans to expand the combat capabilities of rifle units through the development and adoption of lightweight munitions...
Norway pledges €47.9 Million in drones and air defense systems for Ukraine
On September 3, 2024, Norway announced a new contribution to Ukraine, allocating NOK 570 million (€47.9 million) for drones and air defense systems...
North Korea Unveils New Transporter Potentially Linked to New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
North Korea recently revealed a new 12-axle transporter-erector-launcher (TEL), marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities. Thi...
Serbian Special Forces Conduct Tactical Exercise Drina 2024
In a demonstration of military precision and readiness, the Serbian Special Forces recently conducted a multi-day tactical exercise, "Drina 2024," ...
Spain to deliver 15 dual-use radar systems to Polish Air Force
On September 4, 2024, during the MSPO 2024 exhibition, the Spanish company Indra Sistemas signed a contract with Poland to deliver up to 15 transpo...
Launch of Joint India-US Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 with Enhanced Counterterrorism Capabilities
On September 9, 2024, India and the United States officially began their annual joint military exercise, "Yudh Abhyas 2024," at the Foreign Trainin...
China Adopts FPV Drones Armed with QBZ-95 Assault Rifles
Recent reports on Chinese social media have unveiled an innovative use of FPV (first-person view) drones equipped with QBZ-95 assault rifles by the...
Arrival of US MaxxPro MRAP Armored Vehicles Boosts Anti-Gang Efforts in Haiti
The deployment of nearly 20 armored military vehicles from the United States, specifically MaxxPro MRAPs, is expected to significantly enhance the ...
Mara-2P Drone Delivered to Ukrainian Armed Forces by Kyiv Regional Military Administration
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has officially handed over a Mara-2P unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as conf...
Record Budget for Japanese Defense: Focus on JGSDF Armored Vehicle Acquisitions in 2025
On August 30, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) presented its largest budget request to date for Fiscal Year 2025, amounting to JPY 8.53...
NATO launches Swift Response 2024, biggest airbone ops since WW2
In an unprecedented display of strength and coordination since World War II, paratroopers from several NATO nations, including the United Kingdom, ...
Norwegian Army Orders M107A1 Rifles from Barrett to modernize Sniper arsenal
In a strategic move to modernize its arsenal, the Norwegian army has opted to acquire several hundred M107A1 precision rifles, produced by American...
Leading Polish Arms Exporter Jakusz Unveils its Smart Kruk Loitering Munition at MSPO Amidst Ongoing Drone Race
At the MSPO 2024 exhibition, the Polish company Jakusz showcased its latest innovation in loitering munitions: the KRUK Smart Loitering Munition. T...