Defense News Army 2024
Breaking News British Intel: Russia Deploys Iranian Mohajer-6 Drones in Crimea to Counter Ukraine
On March 8, 2024, the British Army Intelligence Services unveiled critical information indicating Russia's strategic deployment of Iranian Mohajer-...
Russians have started using drones with fiber optic cables
According to a Telegram channel (@serhii_flash), the Russian military has begun deploying FPV (First Person View) drones equipped with coils of fib...
France Enhances Air Defense with Order for 200 Aster Interceptor Missiles
France has announced an order for 200 Aster missiles. The announcement was made by Sébastien Lecornu on March 8, 2024, the French Minister of the A...
Sweden strengthens NATO with military-industrial might
After years of anticipation, Sweden officially joined NATO on March 7, 2024. Bringing with it a powerful military-industrial complex, this membersh...
North Korea conducts massive artillery drills near South Korean border
On March 8, 2024, the Korea Central News Agency (KCNA) reported artillery fire training exercises conducted by the North Korean People's Army (KPA)...
Palantir wins contract for US army's TITAN system in partnership with Northrop Grumman
The US Army has taken a significant step by awarding Palantir Technologies the contract to develop the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node ...
UAE Armed Forces test US GM Defense's Infantry Squad Vehicle in 2023 UAE Summer Trials
On March 6, 2024, GM Defense, the defense subsidiary of General Motors, announced the successful completion of the 2023 UAE Armed Forces Summer Tri...
UK steps up support for Ukraine with over 10,000 Drones
The United Kingdom has significantly escalated its support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion by announcing a new support package worth 381 mill...
Germany steps up to support Czech initiative for Ukraine munitions supply
As previously announced at the beginning of the week, Germany confirmed on March 6, 2024, its financial participation in a Czech-led initiative aim...
Norway joins Czech initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells
Norway announced on March 7, 2024, its intention to participate in a multilateral initiative led by the Czech Republic, aimed at enhancing Ukraine'...
Lockheed Martin secures major contracts for Trident II and precision missiles
In the global defense landscape, Lockheed Martin Corp. has once again marked its presence by securing significant contracts, further establishing i...
Barzan Maintenance Shield QSTP-LLC and HAVELSAN Renew Partnership to Advance Military Training
At the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, BARZAN Maintenance Shield QSTP-LLC (BMS) and HAVELSAN announced...
NATO and Ukraine Launch Joint Training Centre to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
NATO and Ukraine Launch Joint Training Centre to Strengthen Defense Cooperation, the inaugural meeting of the project team to establish the NATO-Uk...
Brazil Shortlists Models for Future Self-Propelled Artillery Vehicle
The Brazilian Army, through its Logistics Command (COLOG), has revealed the contenders for its Wheeled Self-Propelled Artillery Vehicle (WSPA) proj...
Indonesian Armed Forces receive ten new Harimau Medium Tanks
On February 29, 2024, the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, General TNI Agus Subiyanto, received a batch of 10 Harimau (Tiger) Medium Tanks...
Italian destroyer shoots down Houthi drone as tensions rise in the Red Sea
An Italian destroyer shot down a Houthi drone in a recent incident in the Red Sea. The Caio Duilio, an Italian naval vessel deployed to safeguard t...
South Korea and US launch Freedom Shield 2024 drills in response to North Korean threats
On March 4, 2024, CNN reported that South Korea and the United States commenced their annual joint military exercises, known as Freedom Shield 2024...
Pakistan unveils first locally made Haider Main Battle Tank
On March 6, 2024, officials from Pakistan and China convened at a ceremony where the Pakistani-made Haider Main Battle Tank (MBT) was unveiled. Dev...
Schiebel's CAMCOPTER S-100 Drone UAS Masters Versatile Land and Naval Missions
During the Naval Defense Exhibition DIMDEX 2024 that was held this week in Doha, Qatar, the Austrian company Schiebel presented its advanced CAMCOP...
Ukraine to receive vital artillery shells as Czech Plan is close to funding completion
On March 6, 2024, Bloomberg reported that, according to an anonymous government source, the majority of the funding required for the Czech plan, ai...