Defense News Army 2024
Hanwha Aerospace unveils Chunmoo MRLS’ anti-ship ballistic missile capability at ADAS 2024
At the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) 2024 exhibition, the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace is showcasing the K239 Chunmoo Multiple Rocket ...
KNDS Unveils Advanced Wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle Based on Boxer 8x8 Armored Vehicle
The KNDS Group, a leading European defense company, has unveiled a new wheeled Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) based on the Boxer 8x8 armored platf...
Netherlands Plans to Supply Ukraine with Three Patriot Launchers Very Soon
The Netherlands is set to deliver three launchers of the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine soon. The Dutch government had already sent a ra...
Rare Images of Launch of HJ-10 Anti-Tank Missile from a Chinese Armored Vehicle
Rare footage was recently broadcast on September 23 by Chinese television network CCTV-7, showing the launch of the HJ-10 anti-tank missile from a ...
Argentine Army Plans to Have Ten Modernized TAM 2C-A2 Tanks by End of 2024
The modernization program for the Argentine Medium Tank (TAM) has recently gained momentum after more than a decade since its launch. Intending to ...
Japan Upgrades Type 10 Tanks with Active Protection Systems and 30mm Guns to Counter Modern Threats
Japan is continuing its efforts to modernize its fleet of Type 10 tanks to address emerging battlefield threats, particularly anti-tank weapons and...
South Africa's new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units
Denel announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 event (the company's first public exhibition since its recent move to the South Afri...
Thales Australia Partners with Våbenfabrikken to Establish New Light Weapons Production Capability in Denmark
On September 17, 2024, Thales Australia, through its subsidiary Lithgow Arms, announced a strategic collaboration with the Danish defense company V...
UK Plans to Introduce Its Directed Energy Weapon Against Unmanned Threats by 2026
The UK is advancing in its efforts to counter unmanned systems with the development of the Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (RFDEW). This sys...
Iran Unveils Jihad Ballistic Missile with 1000 km Range During Tehran Military Parade
On September 21, 2024, Iran showcased its latest ballistic missile system, the "Jihad," during a military parade in Tehran. Developed by the Islami...
Dutch 13th Light Brigade to receive Boxer RCT30 infantry fighting vehicles
On September 17, 2024, the Dutch 13th Light Brigade announced that its two infantry battalions would be reinforced with Boxer RCT30 infantry fighti...
Argentine Army Integrates Two Sno-Cat 1642 Tucker-Terra All-Terrain Vehicles
The Argentine Army has announced the acquisition of two Sno-Cat 1642 Tucker-Terra all-terrain vehicles, delivered on September 20, 2024, to the Dir...
Milkor strengthens its position with a full-spectrum defense portfolio at AAD 2024
At the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, the South African company Milkor displayed a wide array of products across multiple doma...
Germany Plans Major Expansion of Its Artillery Capabilities with 10 New Battalions by 2035
In September 2024, during a visit to the German Artillery School, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant expansion of the ...
Finland Acquires Additional Patria 6×6 Armoured Vehicles as Part of CAVS Programme
As part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities, Finland has advanced in acquiring new Patria 6×6 armored vehicles. This move follows...
Kalashnikov Presents RPL-20 Belt-Fed Machine Gun for First Time at ADEX 2024
Kalashnikov Concern JSC will present its new belt-fed light machine gun, the RPL-20, internationally for the first time at the 5th International De...
US Approves Sale of Javelin FGM-148F Anti-Tank Missiles and Launch Units to Bulgaria
On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved a major foreign military sale to Bulgaria, including Javelin FGM-148F missiles and rel...
Ukrainian Ground Forces Test German Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks
The Ukrainian Ground Forces are currently testing Leopard 1A5 tanks provided by international partners on a combat course. Lieutenant General Oleks...
French Special Forces to Be Equipped with Modular G3P Body Armor
With the rapid evolution of military technologies and increasingly sophisticated threats, the protection of combatants must continuously adapt with...
United States Approves Sale of MIDS JTRS Communication Systems to Swedish Army
On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Swedish government of Multifunctional Informa...