Defense News Army 2024
New British Army Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank Trials Progress with Focus on Crew Safety
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on July 16, 2024, that the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank (MBT) trials are advancing at a significant ...
British Army Now Takes Delivery of All 14 Archer 155mm Wheeled Howitzers
The British Army has now taken delivery of all 14 Archer howitzer artillery systems, as reported by the "Forces" website. The final batch of 10 uni...
US Enhances South Korea Air Power by deploying 31 F-16 Viper Fighters to Form a Super Squadron
The U.S. 7th Air Force announced a strategic enhancement of its combat readiness in South Korea, with a temporary increase in the deployment of F-1...
Russia proposes joint production of S-500 air defense system to India again
According to IDRW on July 19, 2024, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first bilateral visit to Russia since securing his third term, Russia ren...
Kalashnikov Successfully Tests Its Legionnaire E33K UAV
As part of the intensive educational and project initiative "Archipel 2024," the Kalashnikov consortium, under the brand GC "Silent Wings," conduct...
Aeon Launches Zeus Precision Missile System
On July 19, 2024, Aeon announced the successful test of its latest advancement in military technology, the Zeus Weapon System. This development mar...
NATO Signs Major Contract with Raytheon for Advanced Laser-Guided Systems
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the accuracy of its aerial missions, NATO has recently signed a multinational framework agreement with RTX f...
France and Italy Promote SAMP/T Against European Air Defense Initiatives
In an effort to position their SAMP/T air defense system as a preferable alternative to American options, French and Italian Defense Ministers have...
Russian Companies Offer Cash Rewards for Destruction of F-16 Fighters Jets and NATO Tanks
As the conflict in Ukraine persists with no clear advantage for either side, NewsWeek reported that Russian companies have begun offering cash rewa...
DANA Howitzers and Titus Vehicles Prove Their Worth in Lithuania
After six months of deployment, the mission of the 131st Artillery Battalion in Lithuania under the eFP has concluded with great satisfaction. For ...
Canadian Army purchases 8,400 additional Batlskin Caiman ballistic helmets from Galvion
On July 18, 2024, Galvion, known for its head protection systems and power and data management solutions, received a follow-on order from the Depar...
Aselsan to premiere at Farnborough Airshow with a wide range of defense systems
Aselsan, Türkiye’s leading defense contractor, will participate for the first time at the Farnborough International Airshow, an aerospace event tak...
US Army praises Belgium's leading role in first-ever A400M HIRAIN mission
On July 15, 2024, the US Army praised a notable achievement by Belgium's 20th Squadron Tactical Airlift of the 15th Wing, marking the first-ever A4...
Rheinmetall Secures €100 Million Contract for Bundeswehr Training Rockets
On July 17, 2024, Rheinmetall announced the signing of a framework contract with the Bundeswehr for the supply of 70mm training rockets for combat ...
Spain Considers Upgrading Artillery with Donar and Piranha 4 Systems
In a significant move to modernize its artillery capabilities, the Spanish Ministry of Defence has announced its plans to replace its aging fleet o...
Uzbek Army starts testing new locally-made Arslon 8x8 APCs and Tarlon-M 4x4 armored vehicles
On July 15, 2024, Uzbekistan's national broadcaster MTRK reported that the first domestically produced Arslon 8x8 armored personnel carrier (APC) a...
Debut of Operations for US Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapons Battery during Exercise
The US Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Battery, part of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF), made history by participating in Exercis...
Spain Strengthens Air Defense with Acquisition of PAC-3 Missiles
On July 17, 2024, Spain officially became the sixteenth nation to join the group of countries enhancing their air defense capabilities through the ...
New French Military Support to Ukraine included VAB, Caesar Artillery Cannons and AMX-10 RC
In its ongoing commitment to Ukraine since the onset of the conflict with Russia in February 2022, France is set to deliver a substantial batch of ...
Breaking News: France Prepares to Host 2100 Ukrainian Soldiers for Intensive Training
According to a document reviewed by Franceinfo, France is preparing to welcome 2100 Ukrainian soldiers for two months of intensive training. Schedu...
