Defense News Army 2024
Netherlands teams up with Denmark and Germany to supply RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs to Ukraine
On April 15, 2024, the Netherlands, in collaboration with Denmark and Germany, announced plans to order RQ-35 Heidrun UAVs worth €200 million for d...
Ukraine unveils new kamikaze drone with a design similar to Russian Lancet
On April 15, 2024, during Defense Industry Workers' Day, a new drone model was unveiled in the presence of President Volodymyr Zelensky, as reporte...
Iran Launched Non-Interceptable Hypersonic Missile Fattah-2 during Airstrike Against Israel
According to Iranian media, Iran conducted its first aerial attack using the newly unveiled hypersonic missile, Fattah-2, during airstrikes against...
Army Recognition Appointed as Official Online Daily News and Video Reports for Eurosatory 2024
Army Recognition, a leading defense and security industry media company, proudly announces its appointment as the Official Online Daily News and Vi...
Deployment of new Russian BMR-3MA Vepr Armored Mine-Clearing Vehicles in Ukraine
On April 15, 2024, Vk@ announced that a significant number of BMR-3MA "Vepr" armored mine-clearing vehicles, along with their initial modifications...
US Army Deploys New Typhon Ground-Based Missile System in Indo-Pacific Region
The U.S. Army announced on April 7, 2024, that it had deployed its latest ground-based missile system, Typhon/Mid-Range Capability (MRC), to the Ph...
US Navy Fast-Tracks Advanced Anti-Drone Systems for Deployment in Middle East
On February 26, 2024, the U.S. Navy expedited the acquisition of advanced anti-drone systems to protect its forces stationed in the Middle East. Th...
Patria to develop Finland's first wheeled 155mm self-propelled howitzer
As reported by the Finnish media Aamulehti on April 12, 2024, the Finnish company Patria is currently working to create the first Finnish 8x8 self-...
US Air Force to receive F-15E aircraft with new electronic warfare technology this summer
According to Defense News, the US Air Force announced on April 15, 2024, that it will receive this summer its first F-15E Strike Eagles equipped wi...
Ukrainian Forces deploy caltrops from Drones to slow Russian Supply vehicles advance
The Russians are facing a new threat behind the front line: tire-popping metal obstacles called caltrops dropped by Ukrainian drones. It is an inge...
US Air Force Awards Contract to General Atomics to Modernise MQ-9A Reaper UAVs
The US Air Force (USAF) has entered into a substantial $174 million contract with General Atomics to modernize four of its Reaper drones. This ende...
British Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter shoot down Iranian Drones to Protect Israel
On April 14, 2024, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters shot down several Iranian attack d...
Ukraine Adopts Turkish BTS 12 Shotgun for Anti-Drone Warfare
The 68th Jaeger Brigade of the Ukrainian army has incorporated Turkish Hatsan Escort BTS 12 shotguns into its operations. This integration is part ...
Successful Initial Engine Tests for French AAROK MALE Drone Developed by Turgis & Gaillard
According to a statement released on April 15, 2024, on Turgis Gaillard's LinkedIn account, the company developing the AAROK MALE (Medium-Altitude ...
Czech Republic signs first contract to deliver 180,000 Artillery Shells to Ukraine
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced in an article in the Financial Times that allied countries, led by the Czech Republic, have signed contra...
Lockheed Martin wins US contract for Next Generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Interceptor
On 15 April 2024, Lockheed Martin won a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of missile interceptors designed to protect the United ...
Ukrainian F-16 pilots train to counter Russian Shahed UAVs and rockets
On April 11, 2024, Ilia Yevlash, the spokesman for the Air Force of Ukraine, provided updates on the training of Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter ...
Can NATO protect Ukraine Airspace as done for Israel?
On April 13, 2024, Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones towards Israeli territory. Despite intercepting over 95%, some missiles hit the Nevat...
Russian Company Develops AI-Powered Combat Drone Capable of Autonomous Target Engagement
A groundbreaking development in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology has been announced by a Russian company based in Tula, as reported by the ...
French Rafale Fighter Jets Destroyed Iranian Drones During Recent Attack on Israel
On April 15, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on the BFMTV network that French forces, utilizing Rafale jets, had neutralized Irani...