Defense News Army 2024
Russian Special Forces deploy new Centurion armored vehicle
On March 17, 2024, Russian social media shared the first images of a new armored vehicle for Russia's special forces, dubbed the "Centurion". The v...
South Korea Delivers 18 K2 Main Battle Tanks to Poland
Hyundai Rotem has successfully delivered 18 of the 56 K2 tanks scheduled to be shipped to Poland this year, with the remaining 38 units slated for ...
Czech and Brazilian Companies Forge Alliance to Equip Brazilian Army with Zuzana 2 155mm Howitzers
According to information published on the X account of SA Defensa, on March 23, 2024, Czech defense company Excalibur International and Brazilian c...
Russia Delays S-400 Air Defense Missiles Delivery to India to Prioritize Troops' Needs in Ukraine
"The Economic Times," an Indian daily newspaper specializing in business news, reports that Russia has communicated to India its commitment to deli...
Franco-German Company KNDS Plans to Establish Subsidiary in Ukraine for Ammunition & Spare Parts
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu revealed on March 22, 2024, through his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, plans for the defense comp...
France and Germany Agree to Develop New MGCS Tank to Replace Leopard & Leclerc MBTs
In a landmark defense agreement, France and Germany have paved the way for the future of military technology with a breakthrough in the development...
Breaking News: Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Refineries with Drone Strikes to Disrupt Fuel Supply
The British Ministry of Defense Intelligence Services announced on March 23, 2023, a new strategy by Ukraine aimed at weakening Russian oil product...
Ukraine Appeals for More Air Defense Systems as Russian Missile Attacks Intensify
With the recent aerial attacks by Russian Forces with ballistic and cruise missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested on March 21,...
Bangladesh army demonstrates Chinese-made PG99 CS/AA3 35mm twin barrel antiaircraft guns
On 11 March 2024, Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its defense capabilities with the first demonstration of the 35 mm twin barrel anti-...
Kenya Receives Springbuck Armored Vehicles From South-Africa
The Kenyan government has acquired a series of Springbuck armored personnel carriers from DCD Protected Mobility. The first fleet of these advanced...
Russia Launches Mass Production of FAB-3000 World's Most Destructive Bomb Amid Ukraine Conflict
In a striking development amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine, Russia has commenced mass production of the FAB-3000, recognized as one of t...
China strengthens ties with Sri Lanka through EOD equipment donation
On March 8, 2024, the People's Republic of China deepened its cooperative ties with Sri Lanka by donating a batch of specialized explosive ordnance...
RTX Raytheon LTAMDS Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor detects and engages complex target
On March 21, Raytheon, a division of RTX Corporation, reported the continued success of its Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) in t...
Iraq to purchase modern air defense systems amid heightened regional tensions
As reported by The Defense Post on March 20, 2024, Iraq is currently evaluating its options for acquiring new anti-aircraft weapons to enhance its ...
Spain Begins Testing for First Infantry Combat Vehicle of VCR 8x8 Dragon Program
Santa Bárbara Sistemas has commenced internal trials of the first Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) for the VCR 8x8 Dragon program at its Alcalá de Gua...
European Defence Agency gathers European nations operating Test and Evaluation centers
Since its establishment in 2004, the European Defence Agency (EDA) has been instrumental in linking the Test and Evaluation Centres of Member State...
Kosovo announces first delivery of military aid package to Ukraine
On March 19, 2024, during the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, known as "Ramstein-20," held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Koso...
Germany orders four US Additional Patriot air defense missile systems
On March 21, 2024, Raytheon, a division of RTX Corporation, was awarded a contract valued at $1.2 billion to supply the German government with four...
MBDA proposes Enforcer missile production for funding by European Commission
MBDA continues to ramp up its production. The production ramp-up for ENFORCER missiles – Enforcer Production Increase Campaign (EPIC) – has been pr...
Polish K9A1 155mm Howitzer Demonstrates Formidable Battlefield Capabilities During NATO Exercise
In a recent demonstration of its formidable battlefield capabilities, the South Korea-made K9 155mm Self-Propelled Tracked Howitzer took center sta...