Defense News Army 2024
Swedish army to get new KNDS simulators for its Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tanks
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has recently inked a contract with KNDS Germany (KMW) for the procurement of advanced main battle...
Spectra Group launch radio GENSS heralding new era of tactical radio communications
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, announces the launch of their revolutiona...
UMEX 2024: China showcases TL-20 air-to-surface missile amid tensions with Taiwan
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Poly Technologies, a subsidiary of China Poly Group Corporation, presented the TL-2...
NATO Agency Secures Multinational Contracts Worth €1.1 Billion for 155mm Ammunition
Luxembourg, January 23, 2024 – In a substantial step towards enhancing NATO's defense and deterrence posture, the NATO Support and Procurement Agen...
Cambodian Navy develops Ream Naval Base amid growing Chinese influence
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, the elder son of previous Prime Minister Hun Sen, said military modernization and development of the Ream Nava...
UMEX 2024: Milrem Robotics showcases iconic THeMIS UGV
At the UMEX 2024 event in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to unmanned systems and advanced technologies, an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) named THeMIS is show...
FN America unveils new FN 509 CC Edge XL 9mm pistol
FN America introduces the FN 509 CC Edge XL to the pistol market. This pistol combines the best features of the FN compensator and the full-sized 5...
France Accelerates Production of CAESAR Howitzers to Strengthen Ukrainian Artillery Capabilities
In a significant move to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced on January 18, 2024, that F...
BAE Systems AMPV prototype fires Counter-UAS during live multi-scenario demonstration
BAE Systems has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C...
US Army refurbishes thousands of old Stinger air defense missiles
On January 23, 2024, the U.S. Army declared the successful completion of a substantial project to refurbish and modernize nearly 1,900 Stinger FIM-...
British Army to Field World's Most Protected Tank with New Challenger 3
British Company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on January 23, 2024, the delivery of the first pre-production Challenger 3 Main Battl...
US-Vietnam defense cooperation growing and maturing
As reported by Jim Garamone from the U.S. Department of Defense, defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is on...
General Dynamics Completes Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Testing for US Marine Corps
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., United States, January 24, 2024 – General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) announced today the successful completion of its Ad...
UMEX 2024: Presentation of Chinese CATIC AR-2000 drone
At UMEX 2024, the China National Aero Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) showcased its AR-2000 drone, capturing attention for its adv...
UMEX 2024: South Korean company LIG Nex1 presents its Drone-Launched Missile concept
The South Korean company LIG Nex1 is presenting its innovative 'Drone Launched Missile' concept at UMEX 2024, the prestigious International Unmanne...
UMEX 2024 Military Training, UAVs, and Rescue Helicopters Highlight Day 1
On Day 1 of Army Recognition Group at UMEX 2024, several notable exhibitions and presentations took place, showcasing advanced military technologie...
UMEX 2024: Turkiye's Baykar unveils Bayraktar TB3 UAV signaling stronger ties with UAE
Baykar, a leading Turkish defense company, has recently unveiled the Bayraktar TB3, an advanced armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at UMEX 2024. ...
Belgium to provide military aid of 611 million euros to Ukraine in 2024
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder officially announced on Monday, January 23, 2024, that Belgium is committed to providing substantial mil...
US company Allison Transmission to upgrade US Army's Abrams Tanks
The U.S. Army has awarded an $83.3 million contract to Allison Transmission, an Indiana-based company, for the supply of upgraded and new X1100 tra...
152 Ajax armored vehicles already built for British army
Progress is being made in the deployment of the Ajax family of armored vehicles for the British Army, with more than 25% of the ordered 589 vehicle...