Defense News Army 2024
Castelion conducts initial test of hypersonic missile prototype
On March 11, 2024, an American startup, Castelion, announced it had tested its hypersonic missile prototype for the first time. This success signif...
Sweden orders additional Amfibiebro 400 M3 amphibious bridge systems for its army
Sweden has entered into a contract with General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to supply an additional nine Amfibiebro 400 floating bridge ...
Analysis: How Czech DITA 155mm Howitzer Offers Ukrainian Army New Artillery Technology
With the DITA 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, produced by the Czech defense company Excalibur Army, the Ukrainian army is set to significant...
UK Outlines Measures to Boost British Army Ajax Armoured Vehicle Program Delivery Rate
The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced in February 2024, that the delivery of the highly anticipated Ajax reconnaissance vehicles for the ...
India Succefully Test AGNI-5 Ballistic Missile with multiple warhead
The Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completed the inaugural test flight of the Agni-5 missile, a domestically developed...
Qualification of new Data System Software for French and German COBRA Counter-Battery radar
The OCCAR-EA COBRA Programme Division and Elektroniksystem und Logistik GmbH (ESG) have prepared a new Data System Software (DS SW) version for the...
Lockheed Martin enhances munition range with ER GMLRS test success
On March 7, 2024, Lockheed Martin announced the successful testing of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) against a ...
US Army’s Northrop Grumman Digital Radar Warning Receiver enters production
Northrop Grumman has secured a multi-year agreement to manufacture initial batches of the AN/APR-39E(V)2 radar warning receivers for the U.S. Army....
France plans to launch arms production on Ukrainian territory
France is considering having some of its arms manufacturing companies produce military equipment directly on Ukrainian soil. This plan was revealed...
General Dynamics vs. Textron: Who will lead US Marine Corps into future with ARV-30 prototype?
On March 6, 2024, the US Marine Corps (USMC) confirmed the selection of General Dynamics Land Systems and Textron Systems for the task of designing...
Alcon celebrates 15 years of dedicated defence braking success
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Mexico integrates two Rhino tactical vehicles to enhance security
In an initiative aimed at bolstering public security, the government of the State of Puebla has recently incorporated two Rhino tactical vehicles i...
STRiX demonstrates stealth electric motorbike to Slovenian special forces
Incorporating military-grade technology and innovative design, STRiX’ electric motorbikes are crafted to set a new benchmark in high-performance tr...
Turkish Air Force to deploy Siper long-range air defense system by end of 2024
On February 28, 2024, Ahmet Akyol, the General Manager of Aselsan, provided updates on Türkiye's Siper Long Range Area Air and Missile Defense Syst...
Algeria potentially behind Fuchs 2 vehicle components deal with Rheinmetall
In a development that deepens its international collaborations, Rheinmetall recently confirmed a substantial order for the supply of components for...
Russia unveils two new air defense systems Yenisei and Valdai
In response to the growing threat posed by Ukrainian drones (UAVs) and long-range missiles, Russia has announced the completion of its Yenisei auto...
US F-35A becomes first fifth-generation stealth fighter certified to carry thermonuclear bombs
On March 8, 2024, Breaking Defense reported that the F-35A stealth fighter had been officially certified to carry the B61-12 thermonuclear gravity ...
US Green Berets Train FPV Drone Operators to Prepare future warfare
The 10th Special Forces Group, commonly known as the “Green Berets,” demonstrated the use of First-Person View (FPV) drones during a live drill wit...
Taiwan plans to develop 50kW laser weapon mounted on local-made armored vehicle
In response to tensions with China, Taiwan is developing a 50-kilowatt laser weapon. The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (N...
Calriger Industries tests new SolarRev Rover Generator UGV with Philippine Army
In March 2024, CALRIGER Industries unveiled its latest innovation, the SolarRev Rover Generator (SROG500) Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). This Phili...