Defense News Army 2024
US company Artis unveils Sentinel third-generation APS Active Protection System
US company Artis unveiling Sentinel, a cutting-edge third-generation active protection system (APS) designed to provide top-class protection for mi...
North Korea conducts artillery drills amid tensions with South Korea
North Korea carried out a series of exercises including more than 90 artillery firings following South Korean exercises. Subsequently, North Korea ...
Which Tactical Capabilities Do German Taurus Missiles Offer Ukraine in Its Fight Against Russia?
As the Ukrainian armed forces continue to seek ways to bolster their capabilities in the ongoing conflict, their focus has turned towards acquiring...
Polish defense industries field test Piap Hunter UGV for combat purposes
On January 4, 2024, Łukasiewicz PIAP and WB Group PL conducted field tests for their latest robotic innovation, the PIAP HUNTeR UGV. Outfitted with...
China evaluates hypervelocity kinetic weapons against US tanks
To assess the effectiveness of hypervelocity kinetic weapons against the armor of American tanks, Chinese researchers have conducted tests, drawing...
Turkish Songar drone enhanced with RDS40 MGL six-barrel rotary grenade launcher
Asisguard and Repkon Savunma Sistemleri, two Turkish defense companies, have successfully collaborated to equip the Songar drone, an armed UAV (Unm...
World Defense Show 2024: HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud set to lead the Women in Defense program
HRH Ambassador Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States, will spearhead the International Women in ...
Ukraine Boosts Its Artillery Capabilities with 30 Czech Dana M2 152mm Howitzers
The Czech Republic has delivered approximately 30 Dana M2 152mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, enhancing its artillery capabilities. ...
US Patriot Missiles in Ukraine Demonstrate High Efficiency in Intercepting Russian Aerial Threats
According to combat experiences shared by Ukrainian soldiers, the American Patriot air defense missile system has demonstrated high efficiency in i...
FN EVOLYS ultralight machine gun from FN Herstal enters service in France and Belgium
Nicholas Drummond, in a video published on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted the imminent entry into service of the EVOLYS in France and Belgium an...
Lithuania to acquire new Swedish Saab RBS 70 NG MSHORAD
The Lithuanian government has officially entered into an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the joint purchase of an un...
US 101st Airborne and 1st Infantry Division practice howitzer sling load transport in Romania
During a comprehensive two-day training event that took place at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base in Romania on January 4th and 5th, 2024, the Bravo "B...
Estonia acquires Polish Piorun air defense systems
Estonia has acquired Polish PPZR Piorun anti-aircraft systems, enhancing its short-range air defense capabilities. The Estonian Defense Investments...
El Salvador introduces first RQ-20 Puma UAV for anti-narcotics operations
The Salvadoran military has expanded its surveillance capabilities by adding four AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The Sal...
US DoD awards Raytheon $48Mn contract to upgrade sentinel A3 radar systems
On December 29, 2023, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced the awarding of a $48.1 million contract to Raytheon Technologies Cor...
Breaking News: Ukraine Confirms Use of North Korean Missiles by Russia in Recent Strikes
According to images released by the International Press Agency Reuters on January 6, 2024, it has been confirmed that Russia used North Korean-made...
North Korea Launches Massive Production of Locally-Made KN-24 Ballistic Missile Launchers
Newly released images from the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) indicate that North Korea has ramped up the production of its KN-24 short-ra...
Swedish Archer 155mm Howitzer Is Now Combat Proven in Ukraine Against Russian Forces
The 45th Air Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces has successfully employed the Swedish-donated Archer 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitz...
Lithuania receives 120-MX2-SM towed mortars from EXPAL Systems
As part of an upgrade to its artillery capabilities, the Lithuanian Armed Forces have added a new series of 120 mm Expal 120-MX2-SM towed mortars. ...
Germany sends Marder 1A3 IFVs to equip two Ukrainian battalions
On 4 January 2024, Germany announced a new aid package for Ukraine, including 10 new Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles. This brings the total n...