Defense News Army 2024
Philippines Selects South Korea’s LIG Nex1 for Supply of AT-1K Raybolt Anti-Tank Missile Systems
The Philippine Army has awarded LIG Nex1 the contract for a "test purchase" of AT-1K Raybolt anti-tank missile systems, set to be delivered by 2025...
Russian 2S25M Amphibious Tank with New Armor Package Debuts at AirShow China 2024
At AirShow China 2024, Russia unveiled an upgraded version of its 2S25M Sprut-SDM1 light amphibious tank, featuring an enhanced armor package speci...
Latvia Begins Contract Negotiations to Acquire Spanish ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles
On November 11, 2024, Latvia’s Ministry of Defense announced its intent to continue contract negotiations with the Spanish company GDELS-Santa Bárb...
Pakistan to develop indigenous active protection system to protect entire tank fleet
Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) recently initiated a project to develop an Active Protection System (APS) for main battle tanks (MBTs), ma...
New Falcon 70 system fills gaps in China’s short and medium-range air defense capabilities
On November 11, China unveiled the new Falcon 70 short- and medium-range air defense system at the Zhuhai Air Show 2024. Developed by the Shanghai ...
KNDS Delivers First Next-Gen Leopard 2A8 Tank to Norway to Counter Russia
On November 6, 2024, Ralf Ketzel, director of KNDS Germany, revealed that the company has already started delivering Leopard 2A8 battle tanks to No...
Dassault Aviation Submits Preliminary Offer to Peru for Acquisition of 24 Rafale Multi-Role Aircraft
As part of its air fleet modernization efforts, Peru recently initiated a selection process to replace its aging Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fighter jet...
IDV and Leonardo Partner to Provide Key Components for Italian Army in LRMV Modernization Program
On November 11, 2024, Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a division of the Iveco Group specializing in defense and civil protection equipment, signed a ...
US to Send New Batch of 500 PATRIOT and AMRAAM Missiles to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defense
The United States is set to deliver an additional batch of 500 PATRIOT and AMRAAM missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks. A senior U.S. administra...
France Confirms Future Deliveries of Mistral and SCALP Missiles to Ukraine
France is set to deliver additional Mistral air-defense missiles and Scalp long-range missiles to Ukraine, confirmed Defense Minister Sébastien Lec...
Philippines Considers Acquisition of US Typhon MRC Ground-to-Ground Missile System to Enhance Regional Defense
The Philippines is reportedly exploring options to acquire a ground-to-ground missile system, with particular interest in the U.S.-manufactured Typ...
Exclusive: France Considers Acquisition of Indian-Made Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
According to information published by Asian News International (ANI), an Indian news agency, on November 9, 2024, the French Army is actively evalu...
Exclusive: US Army ARTEMIS Spy Plane Surpasses 10,000 Flight Hours Delivering Global Military Intelligence
The U.S. Army's airborne intelligence fleet has been significantly modernized with the introduction of the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Ex...
US starts delivery of advanced AGM-88E missiles to Ukraine to boost precision strikes against Russian air defense
According to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal and highlighted by OSINTtechnical on November 9, 2024, the United States has begun supplyin...
Breaking News: Japan’s Groundbreaking 10kW High-Power Laser Weapon Truck Enters Service with Japanese Army
During the 70th Anniversary Review Ceremony of the South Korean Ministry of Defense and Self-Defense Forces on November 9, 2024, Japan's Ground Sel...
Breaking News: Taiwan Receives First US ATACMS Ballistic Missiles Boosting Defense Amid China Tensions
On November 9, 2024, Taiwan received its first shipment of the U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a significant boost to the nation’s...
US Army Reveals High-Tech “Spy Plane” in Stunning New Image of ATHENA ISR Jet
The U.S. Department of Defense has unveiled a new image of the Army’s ATHENA platform, a cutting-edge intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissanc...
MBDA and Fly-R from France Enter Kamikaze Drone Market with RD-120 Raijin Loitering Munition
At Euronaval 2024, a naval defense exhibition that was held in Paris, France, MBDA, in collaboration with French defense company Fly-R, unveiled th...
Iran Enhances Medium-Range Air Defense with New Locally-Made AD-40 Missile System
Iranian defense armed forces are developing the locally made AD-40 air defense missile system to boost their medium-range air defense capabilities....
India Reinforces Its Firepower Capabilities With 307 New ATAGS Locally Made Howitzers
Bharat Forge has been selected as the lowest bidder in the Indian Army's tender to acquire 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS). This c...