Defense News Army 2024
Norway pledges €47.9 Million in drones and air defense systems for Ukraine
On September 3, 2024, Norway announced a new contribution to Ukraine, allocating NOK 570 million (€47.9 million) for drones and air defense systems...
North Korea Unveils New Transporter Potentially Linked to New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
North Korea recently revealed a new 12-axle transporter-erector-launcher (TEL), marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities. Thi...
Serbian Special Forces Conduct Tactical Exercise Drina 2024
In a demonstration of military precision and readiness, the Serbian Special Forces recently conducted a multi-day tactical exercise, "Drina 2024," ...
Spain to deliver 15 dual-use radar systems to Polish Air Force
On September 4, 2024, during the MSPO 2024 exhibition, the Spanish company Indra Sistemas signed a contract with Poland to deliver up to 15 transpo...
Launch of Joint India-US Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 with Enhanced Counterterrorism Capabilities
On September 9, 2024, India and the United States officially began their annual joint military exercise, "Yudh Abhyas 2024," at the Foreign Trainin...
China Adopts FPV Drones Armed with QBZ-95 Assault Rifles
Recent reports on Chinese social media have unveiled an innovative use of FPV (first-person view) drones equipped with QBZ-95 assault rifles by the...
Arrival of US MaxxPro MRAP Armored Vehicles Boosts Anti-Gang Efforts in Haiti
The deployment of nearly 20 armored military vehicles from the United States, specifically MaxxPro MRAPs, is expected to significantly enhance the ...
Mara-2P Drone Delivered to Ukrainian Armed Forces by Kyiv Regional Military Administration
The Kyiv Regional Military Administration has officially handed over a Mara-2P unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as conf...
Record Budget for Japanese Defense: Focus on JGSDF Armored Vehicle Acquisitions in 2025
On August 30, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) presented its largest budget request to date for Fiscal Year 2025, amounting to JPY 8.53...
NATO launches Swift Response 2024, biggest airbone ops since WW2
In an unprecedented display of strength and coordination since World War II, paratroopers from several NATO nations, including the United Kingdom, ...
Norwegian Army Orders M107A1 Rifles from Barrett to modernize Sniper arsenal
In a strategic move to modernize its arsenal, the Norwegian army has opted to acquire several hundred M107A1 precision rifles, produced by American...
Leading Polish Arms Exporter Jakusz Unveils its Smart Kruk Loitering Munition at MSPO Amidst Ongoing Drone Race
At the MSPO 2024 exhibition, the Polish company Jakusz showcased its latest innovation in loitering munitions: the KRUK Smart Loitering Munition. T...
Roshel Senator MRAP armed with Ukrainian Tavria 14.5mm machine gun offers new generation of APC
Canadian defense company Roshel has launched a new version of its Senator MRAP (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle, now armed with the Ukrain...
Australia Awards Vehicle Contract to Polaris for DAGOR All-Terrain Vehicles
The Commonwealth of Australia has recently awarded a contract to Polaris Australia for the supply of the DAGOR vehicle, an off-road and internally ...
Poland Emerges as Europe's Leading Main Battle Tank Power
For several years, Poland has established itself as a military force to be reckoned with in Central and Eastern Europe, marking a transformation in...
Israeli SIGMA 155mm 10x10 Self-Propelled Howitzer Could Be Deployed in Conflict with Hezbollah
According to information from the Israeli media AllIsraelNews, Israel is considering deploying its new automated SIGMA howitzer in its conflict wit...
Tensions rising in East: Belarus reinforce borders with new fresh units
In the context of escalating tensions in Eastern Europe, the Republic of Belarus has announced a significant bolstering of its forces along its bor...
Northrop Grumman's IVEWS Successfully Completes Testing on F-16 Jets Moving Toward Flight Integration
Northrop Grumman Corporation’s AN/ALQ-257 Viper Integrated Electronic Warfare System (IVEWS) has reached a key milestone by completing tests at the...