Defense News Army 2024
Norway strengthens air defense with advanced NASAMS systems
The Norwegian government has announced the acquisition of new NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System) air defense systems from Ko...
Saab and MBDA strengthen defense cooperation in new strategic partnership
Sweden and France have recently entered into a strategic partnership aimed at bolstering their defense cooperation. This partnership, signed on Jan...
EOS Australia to supply anti-drone systems to Diehl Defence Germany
EOS Australia has announced a deal with Diehl Defence, Germany, under which EOS will supply its advanced Slinger anti-drone system. Valued at appro...
Allen-Vanguard to supply Scorpion ECM Systems to a NATO ally
Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions for defeating Radio Frequency(RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, announce...
World Defense Show 2024: growing list of cutting edge assets from electric aircraft to tanks to be displayed
The atmosphere is heating up as World Defense Show 2024, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, confirms a growing list of air a...
MBDA Spain to begin deliveries of new Mistral 3 missiles in 2026
MBDA Spain has announced that deliveries of the new Mistral 3 anti-aircraft missiles for the Armed Forces will begin in 2026. María Durán, General ...
Ukraine welcomes Rheinmetall's new facility for production of Fuchs and KF41 Lynx armored vehicles
In December 2024, Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, announced - as reported by Bild newspaper - the start of production for the Fuchs 6x6 ar...
Breaking News: US to Supply Ukraine with New GLSDB Advanced Long-Range Precision Bombs
The United States is set to supply Ukraine with a new long-range precision bomb, potentially altering the dynamics on the battlefield. Politico, an...
US Army installs 10 000th modernization kit on MMWV Humvees
The U.S. Army has achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and capabilities of its High Mobility Multipurpose ...
Slovakia aims to procure US Patriot air defense system
On January 28, 2024, Slovakia marked a significant step in its strategy to strengthen national air defense capabilities by expressing its intention...
Ukraine war fuels surge in US weapons exports: 2023 sets new sales records
US weapons sales overseas rose sharply last year, Max Matza reports on BBC News, reaching a record total of $238bn (£187bn), as Russia's invas...
WDS 2024: Turkish Company FNSS to Unveil PARS ALPHA Combat Vehicle at Saudi Defense Exhibition
The much-anticipated World Defense Show (WDS) 2024, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from February 4th to 8th, 2024, promises to be a land...
Imminent start of mass production of Russian drone S-70 Okhotnik-B in 2024
Mass production of the Russian combat drone S-70 Okhotnik-B is set to begin soon, marking a significant milestone in the development of this aircra...
France and India agree on defense equipment joint production efforts
India and France have solidified their commitment to cooperate on joint defense production endeavors, as reported by The Straits Times. During Fren...
Ohio Ordnance unveils REAPR belt-fed light machine gun at SHOT Show 2024
Ohio Ordnance, an American company specializing in belt-fed firearms, made a significant impact at the SHOT Show 2024 by unveiling its Recoil Enhan...
Italy Plans to Modernize Its Tank Fleet with Leopard 2A8 and New MGCS European Tank Project
Italy is set to undertake a significant upgrade of its main battle tank fleet over the next two decades, according to recent announcements. In a mo...
Burkina Faso acquires EIFDS Buffalo E10 MRAP vehicles from Egypt
In December 2023, Burkina Faso, faced with security challenges posed by terrorist groups, acquired a new batch of mine-resistant and ambush-protect...
Serbia purchases 26 BTR-80A infantry fighting vehicles from Hungary
According to Srbija Danas on January 17, 2024, Serbia has recently finalized the purchase of 26 BTR-80A armored infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) f...
Ukrainian army reportedly received M60 AVLB mobile bridges
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have reportedly received M60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges (AVLBs), according to Military Land and the Twitter accoun...
Rheinmetall’s ammunition plant in Hungary expanding production
The new Rheinmetall ammunition plant in Várpalota, Hungary, currently being built by the Hungarian holding company N7 on behalf of the joint ventur...