Defense News Army 2024
Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen likely effective in degrading rebel group's capabilities
The U.S. Department of Defense is highly confident that the repeated strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen were effective in degrading t...
Peru initiates selection process for elite police's new armored vehicles
According to InfoDefensa on January 12, 2024, the Peruvian Ministry of Interior has initiated a selection process for the acquisition of three 4x4 ...
US Marine Corps Boosts Its Air Defense Capabilities With New MADIS System
The Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS), an innovative air defense capability, has marked a significant enhancement in the U.S. Marine Cor...
Russia Launches Massive Production of New 2S35 Howitzers in Response to Artillery Losses in Ukraine
A recent video report broadcasted on Russian television and shared across social media on January 14, 2023, highlights a significant development in...
Poland Boosts Defense Acquisition to Become Third Strongest NATO Tank Force Amid Russian Threat
On January 8, 20223, Poland took delivery of a new batch of 29 American M1A1 Abrams that will be delivered to the Polish Army. This is the third tr...
BAE Systems delivers first production-ready ACV-C Command variant to US Marine Corps
On January 12, BAE Systems announced it had delivered the first Amphibious Combat Vehicle Command and Control (ACV-C) variant under the full-rate p...
Russia unveils FAB-1500-M54 1.5-ton bomb with UMPK control module
Russian propagandists showcased the FAB-1500 guided aerial bomb fitted with a UMPK control module during a demonstration at the defense-industrial ...
US-Kosovo Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles Deal Ignites Serbian Disapproval
The United States Department of Defense's announcement on January 11, 2023, regarding a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Kosovo, ...
France's Ground Forces introduce Special Actions Command (CAST)
In 1997, Laurent Lagneau recalls in Opex360, the French Army established the Special Autonomous Group (GSA) in collaboration with the 1st Marine Pa...
Russia to field in Ukraine new PBK-500U guided cluster glide bomb with stealth features
As reported by TASS on January 10, 2024, the Russian state-owned company Rostec is preparing to begin production of its latest aerial bomb, named t...
UK and Ukraine forge new defense pact to counter Russian air attacks
During a surprise visit to Ukraine on January 12, 2024, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Mr. Rishi Sunak, met with Ukrainian President Vol...
Strengthening of defense cooperation between Turkiye Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
Türkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia marked a turning point in their defense cooperation during their second trilateral meeting in Rawalpindi, Pakis...
Analysis: European military leaders express concern over potential Russian invasion
Like other European military leaders, in November 2023, Admiral Michel Hofman, Chief of Defense (CHOD) of the Belgian armed forces, expressed deep ...
Germany enhances military support to Lebanon with new aid package
Germany has announced an additional 15 million euros (approximately 16.4 million dollars) in military support to Lebanon. This aid aims to strength...
Spain to deliver two Tecnove BMR-600 armored ambulances to Ukraine
As reported by the AECID on January 8, 2024, Spain will provide two armored medical vehicles to Ukraine, based on the BMR-600 6x6 armored personnel...
Hungary receives new Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks
Hungary has made a significant stride with the arrival of Leopard 2A7 tanks in Tata, located in the country's northwest. The Minister of Defense, K...
Egypt cleared to buy AM General Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet Build
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on January 10 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreig...
Czech company Isolit-Bravo provides Trail-Blazer UGVs to Ukraine
In January 2024, the Czech company Isolit-Bravo donated for free eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), known as "Trail-Blazers," to the 1st separa...
Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 A3 to offer best protection against threats from above by mid-2024
Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has reached a key milestone on the road to series production. In December 2023, the A1 configu...
South Korea plans more spy satellite launches to detect North Korean missiles
According to News 1 Korea on January 8, 2024, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to deploy two ...