Defense News Army 2024
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How French Army Revamped Old Cannons into 20mm Proteus for Drone Combat
In response to the growing presence of drones on modern battlefields, the French Army unveiled the Proteus cannon in a video released on January 23...
Is New Iranian Rezvan Loitering Munition a Potential Concern for Israeli Forces?
On January 9, 2025, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) introduced the Rezvan unmanned loitering munition system, featuring a container...
Iran Deploys 800 km Over-the-Horizon Radar in Northwest Capable of Detecting US RQ-4 Global Hawk
According to Islamic World News, on January 7, 2024, Iran has operationalized an advanced over-the-horizon (OTH) radar system, named Nazir, in the ...
Rafale Fighter Jets and Barracuda Submarines Propel French Arms Sales in 2024
After a year marked by a decline in orders in 2023, France’s defense industrial and technological base (BITD) achieved significant growth in 2024, ...
Exclusive report: Israeli Special Forces Unveil Secret Operation Many Ways Targeting Iranian Missile Factory in Syria
On January 2, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) revealed an extraordinary operation in Syria on September 8, 2024, through a video publication...
India Strengthens Defense Independence with Local Production of 100 South Korean K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
On December 23, 2024, India finalized a strategic contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the production of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers...
Poland Enhances Homar-K MLRS Battalion Operations with WB Electronics’ Advanced Reconnaissance Systems
On December 24, 2024, the Polish Armament Agency signed a contract worth over €120 million with WB Electronics, a subsidiary of the WB Group, for t...
Following Acquisition of South Korean FA-50 Fighters Poland Eyes KGGB Glide Bombs
As part of its military modernization strategy, Poland is reportedly considering adding KGGB (Korean GPS-Guided Bomb) glide bombs to its arsenal, a...
Breaking News: US Announces New $2.5 B Military Aid to Ukraine Including Artillery Rounds & Combat Vehicles
On December 30, 2024, President of the United States, Joe Biden, unveiled a new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, marking a significan...
Viettel's S-125-VT Air Defense System Offers Extended Range and Dual Engagement in 20 Minutes
The S-125-VT air defense missile system, modernized by Viettel, was showcased at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition in 2024. Based on the...
Roketsan's ALKA Laser Weapon System Tackles Growing Threat of Drone Swarm
On December 28, 2024, the Turkish defense group Roketsan showcased the capabilities of its ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system during a series...
Hungary Receives Final Batch of SAAB Carl Gustaf M4 Anti-Tank Missiles To Replace Soviet-Era RPG-7
The Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) have officially received the final batch of Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank guided missiles, marking the successful con...
Breaking News: Greece to Supply Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow Missiles for Enhanced Air Defense Capabilities
On December 28, 2024, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported that Greece has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 American-made RIM-7 Sea Sparrow mi...
Breaking News: US Army THAAD Air Defense System Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile in First Operational Use in Israel
According to a video published on social media on December 27, 2024, the U.S. Army's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfull...
Focus: US and Japan Forge Powerful Defense Alliance to Counter China’s Rising Threats
The United States and Japan have taken a significant step to reinforce their security alliance in the face of an increasingly severe strategic and ...
France’s new ASN4G hypersonic missile is set to redefine nuclear deterrence by 2035
As reported by Futura Sciences on December 26, 2024, the French ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération) missile is scheduled to become operati...
Germany Strengthens Ukraine's Tank Force with the Delivery of 15 Additional Leopard 1A5 Tanks
Germany has announced the delivery of 15 additional Leopard 1A5DK Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. These tanks, drawn from t...
Israel to expand production of Arrow-3 air defense missiles due to growing missile threats
On December 24, 2024, the Israel Ministry of Defense announced the expansion of its Arrow-3 missile procurement program through a multi-billion-she...
Israel strengthens ties with Europe as Slovakia officially purchases Barak MX air defense missile systems
As announced by the Israeli Ministry of Defense on December 23, 2024, Slovakia officially purchased the Barak MX air defense missile system, allowi...
Exclusive: French Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets Set to Join Ukrainian Air Force in the Coming Weeks
French Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets are set to bolster the Ukrainian Air Force, with the first of these advanced aircraft expected to take flight in...