Defense News Army 2024
US approves sale of 350 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles to Australia
On August 19, 2024, the State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia for FGM-148F Javelin Missiles and...
Rare Public Display of Taiwanese Missile Power with Sky Bow III and US Patriot PAC-II
On August 20, 2024, the Taiwanese military demonstrated its advanced missile capabilities in a rare public display of its precision weaponry. The d...
Ethiopia converts Chinese WZ551 APCs into self-propelled howitzers with Soviet-era artillery
On August 7, 2024, the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), also referred to as the FDRE Defense Force, converted several Chinese-made WZ551 6x...
Transnistria Strengthens Its T-64 Tanks with Anti-Drone Protection Inspired by Ukrainian Conflict
The Armed Forces of Transnistria have begun equipping their T-64 tanks with anti-drone protection, drawing inspiration from the ongoing conflict be...
Indian Army Completes Third Trials of New MPATGM Anti-Tank Missile System
The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully completed the test firing of its indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tan...
South Korea Expands Missile Export Range to 500km for Middle Eastern Clients
South Korea has decided to extend the range of its export missiles from 300 kilometers to 500 kilometers in response to requests from Middle Easter...
Spain modernizes naval infantry equipment with European-made rifle and handgun
It has been known for some time that Spain will equip its Tercio de Armada (TEAR) of the Marine Infantry Brigade (Brigada de Infantería de Marina, ...
Rheinmetall's Keiler NG Demonstrates Demining Capabilities During Live Demonstration
On August 14, 2024, Rheinmetall's latest innovation, the Keiler Next Generation (NG) armored tactical demining vehicle, showcased its capabilities ...
Breaking News | Sweden is considering sending military advisors to Ukraine as early as fall 2024
Starting in the fall of 2024, Sweden may deploy personnel in Ukraine to support defense procurement, maintain donated equipment, and gather informa...
Australian Gunners Train in South Korea Ahead of K9 Howitzer Integration
In August 2024, Australian and Republic of Korea soldiers participated in a familiarization course in South Korea to prepare for the operation of t...
Chinese Armed Forces Intensify FPV Drone Training
The Chinese People's Armed Police (PAP) are intensifying their use of advanced technologies, particularly First-Person View (FPV) drones, to enhanc...
Russia displays T-14 Armata tank featuring Nakidka radar-absorbent camouflage
At the Army-2024 event on August 17, 2024, Russia presented a T-14 Armata tank equipped with the Nakidka thermal camouflage system. The Nakidka sys...
Thailand's D11A MLRS Based on Israeli PULS Approaches Production
On August 9, 2024, Thailand's Defence Technology Institute (DTI) delivering the prototype of the D11A Multi-Purpose Multiple Rocket Launcher Vehicl...
Chechen Leader to Deploy Tesla Cybertruck Fitted with 12.7mm Heavy Machine Gun to Ukraine
In a new video, Ramzan Kadyrov, the controversial Chechen leader and close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, unveiled a Tesla Cybertruck eq...
Is Iran ready to export Paveh long-range cruise missiles to Russia?
As Yuri Lyamin noted on August 17, 2024, Iran has recently begun advertising its Paveh cruise missile for export at the Russian Army-2024 exhibitio...
Ukraine to Receive RCH 155 Self-propelled Artillery from Germany by Year's End
Germany is set to deliver its latest advanced artillery system, the RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm), to Ukraine by the end of this year...
Iran reveals B1 Kamikaze Drone with 12 km strike range and 2 kg payload at Army-2024
At the Iranian pavilion of the Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum in Kubinka, Moscow Region, Iran's Ministry of Defence presented new...
Italian Army Could Choose Rheinmetall Skynex 35mm to Complement GRIFO SHORAD System
According to a source on X, the Italian Army has reportedly decided to integrate the Rheinmetall Skynex 35 system into its short-range air defense ...
Will Ford's future pickup trucks feature UAV landing platforms?
Ford Motor Company is furthering its exploration into the integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with its vehicles, as demonstrated by rece...
Spanish Army Upgrades UROVESA 4x4 VAMTAC ST5 Reconnaissance Vehicle with Drones to Enhance Surveillance Capabilities
According to an article published on August 19, 2024, by the Spanish newspaper Infodefensa, the Spanish Army is set to take an important step forwa...