Defense News Army 2024
Lithuania buys 3 000 drones to support Ukraine against Russian offensive
Lithuania has committed to purchasing 3,000 domestically produced drones for Ukraine and will also provide EUR 15 million for rehabilitation progra...
India received the initial shipment of Igla-S MANPADS from Russia
India has recently fortified its air defense capabilities by acquiring a new batch of Igla-S Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) from Russia...
Colombia officializes acquisition of six Atlante II drone systems
In February 2024, Colombia formalized the purchase of six complete systems of the Atlante II drone, a project developed in collaboration with Spain...
Netherlands Plans to Provide 24 F-16 Fighters to Ukraine
The Dutch Defense Minister, Kajsa Ollongren, announced that the Netherlands would supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 fighter jets, aiming to enhance Ukrai...
Russia attempts to sabotage European railways
The Czech Republic has recently accused Russia of conducting a sophisticated cyberattack campaign aimed at sabotaging European railway networks, an...
Ukraine Announces F-16 Fighter Jets Would No Longer Be Relevant
Ukrainian military officials have expressed skepticism regarding the relevance of US-made F-16 fighter jets, which are expected to arrive in Kyiv l...
Romania to Begin Field & Firing Tests with South Korean K2 Tank Ahead of Potential Acquisition
Romania is set to conduct field and firing tests of the South Korean K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank (MBT) in anticipation of a landmark military...
US Army tests its new laser weapon vehicle DE M-SHORAD in real combat environments in Iraq
The U.S. Army has deployed its new Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) systems in Iraq, as reported by "Defense News". T...
US Plans to Deploy Ground-Based Missile Launcher Systems in Indo-Pacific Region Amid North Korea Threats
The United States announced plans to deploy ground-based missile launchers in the Indo-Pacific region, capable of firing advanced SM-6 and Tomahawk...
Russian Forces in Ukraine to Receive Modernized 2S19M1 Howitzers with Drone-Targeting Capabilities
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Corporation for Assistance to Development, Production, and Export of Advanced Technology Industrial Pro...
Ukraine launches serial production of new locally-made Backfire K1 Bomber Drone
Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's defense industry has made significant strides in military innovation, particularly in unmanned systems. On ...
US DoD Awards BAE Systems Contract for New US Marines ACV-R Recovery Amphibious Vehicles
On April 4, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant contract modification awarded to BAE Systems Land & Arm...
Norway announces plans to increase military spending
Norway has announced plans to increase its military spending by approximately $56 billion over the next twelve years, until 2036. This decision by ...
Soldiers of Netherlands Deployed for NATO Mission in Iraq with Chinook Helicopters
As part of its commitment to the NATO Mission in Iraq (NMI), the Netherlands has today initiated the first deployment of a Chinook transport helico...
Army of Netherlands Plans to Deploy Patriot air defense missile system in Lithuania
In the summer of 2024, the Netherlands plans to deploy one of its MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems to Lithuania as part of a NATO exercise. This...
US Air Force F-22 Raptors deployed in Japan
The U.S. Air Force has started deploying F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Arriving on March 28, 2024, these jets, ope...
Russia Strengthens Drone Operators Training & Recruitment Amid Intensive UAVs Use in Ukraine
According to information published by the Russian Ministry of Defense via a video on April 5, 2024, the Russian army has launched a large program t...
Taiwan's Clouded Leopard II 8x8 vehicle armed with 105mm gun ready for mass production
As reported by the Taipei Times on March 31, 2024, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that the successor to the CM-33 Clouded Leopard,...
Centaure is the new armored vehicle of the French Gendarmerie
The recent acquisition of the new Armored Crowd Control Vehicles (VBMO) by the French National Gendarmerie has drawn scrutiny from the French Court...
Serbia seeks closer defence ties by looking for Rafale Fighter Jets
On March 04, 2024, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has announced plans to enhance defense industry collaboration with France, indicating a shif...