Defense News Army 2024
Delivery of Wolf Armored Trucks to Belgian Army on Track for 2025
On October 1, 2024, the Belgian Defense Ministry announced that the production of Wolf-type armored trucks could soon resume, with the delivery of ...
Bundeswehr’s New Reconnaissance Vehicle Korsak Would Be Based on Piranha 6×6
The Bundeswehr is preparing to renew its fleet of reconnaissance vehicles for its military intelligence forces, with the Spähfahrzeug Next Generati...
France Tests New Anti-Air Shield with Aster 30 B1NT to Strengthen Future SAMP/T-NG Defense System
On October 8, 2024, France conducted a pivotal air defense test within the Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) base in Biscarrosse. This strateg...
South Korea Commissions Cheongwang Its Most Modern Laser System to Counter Aerial Threats
The Republic of Korea Armed Forces has marked a significant advancement in air defense capabilities with the announcement of the commissioning of t...
Bulgaria purchases German IRIS-T SLM air defense system
On October 7, 2024, Diehl Defence announced that Bulgaria had purchased its IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense system, joining 20 other countries ...
South Korea Demonstrates Combat Capabilities of Its K2 One of the World's Most Advanced Tanks
South Korea's K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank demonstrated its formidable combat capabilities during a live demonstration at the KAXEX 2024 defen...
Iran Deploys Now Chinese Laser Weapon System to Protect High-Value Targets Against Aerial Threats
Iran appears to be equipped with a new advanced laser defense system, according to a picture posted on the X account of Mehdi H on October 4, 2024....
Northrop Grumman Integrates AI into FAAD Command System to Strengthen Drone Defense
On October 7, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation announced an advancement in drone defense by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its For...
South Korea Unveils Hyunmoo-5 World’s Most Powerful Ballistic Missile Capable of Destroying Fortified Targets
South Korea displays for the first time its new ballistic missile, the Hyunmoo-5, during a ceremony commemorating the 76th anniversary of the count...
China Adapts to New Battlefield Threats by Equipping Type 15 Tanks with Anti-Drone Cages
On October 6, 2024, during a combined high-altitude combat exercise, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled upgraded Type 15 tanks equ...
Rheinmetall Supplies New Generation of Tank Ammunition for German and British Armies
On October 8, 2024, Rheinmetall, a leader in combat tank armament, was commissioned to provide qualification samples of its advanced 120mm KE 2020 ...
Romania to acquire four US Sentinel radars in $110 Million military sale
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Romania involving Sentinel Radar Systems, valued at app...
Rheinmetall Wins Major Contract for US Army's S-MET Inc II Program
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has secured a key contract under the US Army’s Small Multi-Purpose Equipment Tr...
Egypt Showcases Armed Forces’ Capabilities in Military Ceremony with UAE Crown Prince
On October 6, 2024, Egypt held a graduation ceremony for its latest class of military officers, featuring an impressive parade and dynamic presenta...
Appearance of an M1A2T in US Before Upcoming Delivery to Taiwan
A series of photos shared by @ronkainen7k15 on X on October 6, 2024, has sparked speculation regarding the imminent delivery of M1A2T tanks specifi...
Dutch Army receives 200th Manticore medium tactical vehicle from Iveco Defence Vehicles
On October 3, 2024, the Italian company Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) delivered the 200th 12kN medium tactical vehicle to the Dutch Army, marking a ...
Armenia Eyes South Korea's K2 Main Battle Tank Adapted for Mountainous Terrain
According to an article by the South Korean media outlet Chosun Biz, dated October 4, 2024, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan visited South ...
Lithuania Strengthens Its Defense with Acquisition of New NASAMS Systems
Lithuania recently signed a contract for the purchase of NASAMS air defense systems, worth €234 million. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas announ...
New High-Energy Lite Beam Laser from Rafael to Neutralize Drone Swarms and IEDs
Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced the deployment of the latest version of its high-energy laser weapon system, ...
Romania selects Turkish company Otokar to supply 1,059 Cobra II armored vehicles
On October 4, 2024, the Turkish company Otokar announced that it had received an official invitation to start contract negotiations for Romania's t...