Defense News Army 2024
India company HAL decides to design locally-made Medium Transport Aircraft
According to India Defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the state-owned company that has long dominated this sector, is embarking on the d...
British Intel: Russia Bolsters Naval Defenses in Response to Successful Ukrainian Naval Drone Attacks
In reaction to Ukraine's effective maritime strikes, Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu made a strategic visit to the Black Sea Fleet's headqua...
Lithuania acquires German G-36 automatic rifle for Lithuanian Armed Forces
As part of an initiative to modernize its forces, Lithuania plans to enhance the arsenal of the Lithuanian Riflemen's Union by acquiring new G-36 a...
Colombia delivers 4 Hunter TR-12 armored vehicles to Chilean Carabineros
According to information published by the Defense Website "InfoDefensa" on March 18, 2024, Colombia will deliver to Chilean Carabineros (Police for...
South Korean KF-21 fighter jet completes its first aerial refueling test
On Tuesday, March 14, the KF-21, a supersonic fighter jet developed by South Korea, achieved a major step by completing its first aerial refueling ...
Europe allocates more resources to artillery production in support of Ukraine
On Friday, March 15, 2024, the European Commission revealed a significant $544 million initiative aimed at boosting artillery production to support...
Colombia to modernize M1117 vehicles with machine guns and grenade launchers
According to InfoDefensa, Colombia plans to purchase 84 machine guns and 114 grenade launchers for the turrets of its 4x4 AFV M1117 vehicles. The N...
Review of New CH-47F ER Extended Range Transport Helicopter for British Army
The introduction of the Chinook CH-47F Extended Range (ER) into the British armed forces marks a significant enhancement over earlier versions of t...
Rheinmetall acquires Dutch startup REEQ to add light hybrid vehicles to its portfolio
Rheinmetall has acquired the Dutch startup REEQ, thereby expanding its vehicle portfolio to include innovative light hybrid vehicles. At the beginn...
Venezuela acquires Chinese Skyfend Technology's Hunter SHH100 Drone Killer
In early March 2024, Venezuela incorporated the Skyfend Hunter SHH100 anti-drone device into the arsenal of the Comprehensive Aerospace Defense Com...
Iran Develops Modernized Version of US-Made M60A1 MBT Main Battle Tank
A recent video shared on the social network Telegram has offered a glimpse into Iran's significant strides towards modernizing its military arsenal...
United Kingdom opts for 120mm mortars to replace 81mm L16s to cut costs
The British Army is set to enhance its mortar and missile capabilities, focusing on increasing firepower and cost efficiency. British soldiers will...
Kongsberg investing EUR 55.5 Mn to increase missile production capacity
Financial backing from the Norwegian government and the European Union's Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) initiative is pivotal in en...
Spain invests in Pacdef 2024 Program for new NBC reconnaissance vehicle
The Spanish General Directorate for Armament and Material Acquisitions (DGAM) has earmarked a budget of 67.6 million euros in the Defense Ministry'...
Croatia to acquire eight additional UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from US
On 13 March 2024, through the direct signing of an intergovernmental agreement (Letter of Acceptance) with the United States, Croatia secured...
Russia Prioritizes Military Equipment Delivery for Ukraine War Drops to Third in Arms Exports
In a significant shift in global arms export dynamics, Russia has descended from its longstanding second-place ranking to third. This information c...
Philippine Army takes part in first live firing exercises with SPH ATMOS 155mm
The Philippine Army participated for the first time in live fire drills utilizing the latest addition to its arsenal, the 155mm Autonomous Truck Mo...
US Army tests next-gen autonomous Anduril's Ghost-X Unmanned Aircraft System
From February 23 to March 20, 2024, the U.S. Army evaluated the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Ghost-X during Project Convergence – Capstone 4 (PC-...
South Korea announces international tender for new special forces pistol
South Korea has announced an international tender to acquire a new pistol for its special forces. This ambitious project, titled "Special Operation...
US Army unveils $185.9 billion budget proposal for 2025
The U.S. Army released its fiscal year 2025 presidential budget request of $185.9 billion on Monday, detailing how the service intends to man, trai...