Defense News Army 2024
France deploys Rafale fighter jets in Romania to reinforce NATO's eastern flank
Between March 4 and March 9, 2024, three Rafale fighter jets left Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan for Romania, marking a new phase in the military c...
Czech Initiative Could Provide 1.5 Million Shells to Ukrainian Forces
On March 26, 2024, the Czech Republic announced its intention to potentially double its support in ammunition to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict....
Patria Proposes AMV XP Armored Vehicle to Chilean Army
The Finnish company Patria is positioning its AMV XP 8x8 armored personnel vehicle as a contender to replace the Chilean Army's Mowag Piranha 6x6 v...
Bangladesh Army Acquires Spanish Alcotan-100 Anti-Tank Weapons
Bangladesh has incorporated advanced anti-tank ammunition supplied by Spain into its military arsenal, marking a pivotal moment in the modernizatio...
China tests next generation Z-21 attack helicopter with similar design to US-made AH-64 Apache
A new attack helicopter, designated as the Z-21, was spotted during its flight tests this week in China, according to images shared on Chinese soci...
Indonesia tests Spanish Alpha A900 helicopter UAV for artillery and coastal defense
On March 18, 2024, the Indonesian Government proceeded with trials of the Spanish Alpha A900 fuel-powered helicopter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) ...
France to Deliver 78 French-made CAESAR 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers to Ukraine
On March 26, 2024, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu declared France's commitment to significantly enhance its military support to Ukraine ...
US Army Tests Revolutionary 6.8 mm Caliber Next Generation Squad Weapons in Arctic Conditions
The United States Army has undertaken rigorous testing of its Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) new 6.8mm caliber assault rifle and machine gun i...
Saab Signs Contract with NATO to Supply Carl-Gustaf Systems
Saab has entered into a contract with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of the Carl-Gustaf multi-role, man-portable wea...
Patria and Kongsberg forge historic partnership for CAVS Program deliveries to Sweden and Finland
In an agreement aimed at strengthening Nordic defense capabilities, announced on March 26, 2024, Finnish defense giant Patria and Norwegian company...
South Korea Plans Launch of its Second Spy Satellite
South Korea is preparing to deploy its second military satellite in early April, as announced by the Ministry of Defense on Monday, March 25, 2024....
Rheinmetall secures major European funding to boost 155mm ammunition production
On 26 March 2024, the European Union announced that it had allocated more than €130 million to the German company Rheinmetall as part of its effort...
Russia enhances light artillery precision in Ukraine with new BARS-30 electronic sights
According to the Russian social network Telegram, the Russian military is using BARS electronic sights for grenade launchers and mortars in Ukraine...
Iran upgrades latest air defense systems to counter Israeli and US guided missiles
According to Caspian News on March 18, 2024, Iran upgraded its Shahid Arman anti-ballistic missile system and Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense mi...
United States approves new military aid package to Baltic States
Estonia announced that the US Congress has approved a bill allocating a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia, and L...
Australia selects Fractl2 directed energy high-power laser system to counter enemy drones
On March 24, 2024, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) announced the award of a $4.9 million contract to AIM Defence, an innovative firm based in Me...
Japan Approves Sale and Export of His Next-Generation Fighter Jets
The Japanese government has recently given the green light to market its next-generation fighter jets, co-developed with Great Britain and Italy, t...
UK Unveils New Military Aid Package for Ukraine Including Advanced Drones and Air Defense Systems
On March 22, 2024, the British Ministry of Defense announced through its X account a new £60 million package of military support for Ukraine, marki...
Canada Announces Funding to Increase Production of 155 mm Shells to Support Ukraine
At a conference in support of Ukraine held in Paris, France, on February 26, 2024, attended by European leaders and officials, Canadian Defense Min...
China tests new KJ-600 Tactical Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
In March 2024, images revealed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo shed light on the KJ-600, China's next-generation Airborne Early Warning ...
