Defense News Army 2024
Slovakia to Test Three Versions of VTV 4x4 Tactical Vehicles
On November 7, 2024, the Slovak Ministry of Defence announced the acquisition of nine multipurpose VTV 4x4 tactical vehicles from three different m...
Hensoldt South Africa expands border security with new Bushbaby 200 long-range surveillance system
On November 5, 2024, Hensoldt South Africa launched the Bushbaby 200, a long-range electro-optical surveillance system announced at the Africa Aero...
Euronaval 2024: Lockheed Martin Presents New Mid-Range Surface-to-Surface Missile System with 1,500 km Range
American Company Lockheed Martin has made a significant impression at Euronaval 2024, one of the world’s premier naval and defense exhibitions, by ...
Euronaval 2024: Aster 30 B1NT Air Defense Missile on Track to Become Europe’s Patriot Against US PAC-3
At Euronaval 2024, the Aster 30 B1NT, a next-generation missile jointly developed by France and Italy, emerges as a central component of the SAMP/T...
Cypriot company Theon International’s night vision success sparks $50M order growth in early November
On November 7, 2024, the Cypriot company Theon International announced an increase in order intake and a rise in its soft backlog, totaling approxi...
Poland chooses Dutch Defenture GRF as modular all-terrain vehicles
On November 6, 2024, Defenture and the Polish Defence Force formalized a multi-year contract for the supply of Defenture's GRF platform. The Polish...
Russia to Present Su-57E Multirole Fighter Internationally for First Time in China
The Russian defense conglomerate Rostec State Corporation is set to unveil its latest aviation advancements at Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai, markin...
Australian Ministry of Defence Unveils First Images of M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams in Action
On November 6, 2024, the Australian Ministry of Defence released official photos of the M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank during live-fire exercis...
Belgium Strengthens Cooperation with NATO Through a Multinational Exercise in Romania
In light of the growing security challenges in today’s world, international cooperation has become more crucial than ever. Since the Russian aggres...
Poland Accelerates Ammunition Production in Response to Russian Threat and Uncertainty of Ukraine Support
Amid growing tensions in Eastern Europe and the threat of conflict, Poland is preparing to significantly enhance its ammunition production capabili...
US Marine Corps orders 175 Norwegian Protector RT-20 turrets to increase firepower on ACV-30 vehicles
On November 4, 2024, the Norwegian company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace was awarded a $329 million contract to supply 175 Protector Remote Turret ...
Warmate Loitering Munition Tested with a New Anti-Tank Warhead: An Effective Tool Against Armored Vehicles
On November 6, 2024, WB Group announced that it had tested a new anti-tank warhead for its Warmate loitering munition, developed in collaboration w...
Breaking News: Trump Elected President Signals Shift in US Military Strategy and Ukraine Aid
Donald Trump's return to the White House is set to bring significant changes to U.S. military and foreign policy, with major implications for the o...
France Positions to Equip Cyprus with Leclerc Tanks and Mistral Missiles in Response to Turkish Ambitions
In the context of strengthening the military arsenal of the Republic of Cyprus in response to Turkish ambitions, France is working to maintain a si...
Ukraine Could Open Its Drone Export Market to Malaysia for First Time
On November 2, 2024, Ukraine identified Malaysia as a strategic partner for enhancing collaborations in the drone sector in Southeast Asia. This an...
UK Royal Navy Enhances Drone Defense Capabilities with Successful Martlet Missile Test
The British Royal Navy recently bolstered its aerial defense capabilities by successfully downing a target drone with the Martlet missile. This inn...
China’s new HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system aims to rival US THAAD with advanced interception capabilities
As reported by David Wang on November 5, 2024, the HQ-19 surface-to-air missile system, also known as Hongqi-19, will be presented to the public fo...
Switzerland Selects AGM Artillery Module on Piranha IV to Replace M109 Howitzers
On November 5, 2024, Switzerland took a decisive step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities by selecting a new system. Armasuisse, the Fede...
Estonian Defence Forces Strengthen Logistics with New Scania G410 6x4 Trucks
The Estonian Defence Forces are equipping themselves with Scania G410 6x4 trucks, versatile vehicles that bring enhanced autonomy for complex missi...
US Air Force Strengthens Its Presence in Middle East with Deployment of New B-52H Bombers Amid Tensions with Iran
On November 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense announced the deployment of two additional B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Al Udeid Air Base in...