Defense News Army 2024
South Korean Company KIA delivers Second Batch of LPR Light Tactical Vehicle to Poland
On August 2, 2024, Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa announced via its Twitter account the delivery of a new batch of 14 light reconnaissance vehicles (LPR ...
Leaked Documents Reveal Iranian New Shahed-238 Power Jet Drone Can Intercept US MQ-9 Reaper
Recent leaked documents have revealed intriguing details about combat capabilities of the Iranian-made Shahed-238 drone, highlighting its advanced ...
French Air Force deploys VL MICA air defense system for the first time to secure Paris 2024 Olympics
On August 2, 2024, BFM Marseille Provence reported that the French Air and Space Force has deployed the VL MICA air defense system for the first ti...
Russia Intercepts a BK-3OF Guided Bomb Mounted on a Ukrainian Baba Yaga Drone
Russian forces have intercepted a Ukrainian BK-3OF, a highly explosive fragmentation charge mounted on an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (HE-Frag U...
Detailed Analysis of Hezbollah's Weapons: An Imminent Threat to Israel?
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have reached new heights with recent events. The Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, followed by the ongoing war...
Chaiseri Showcases 8x8 Armored Amphibious Vehicle for Thai Marines at Navy Research 2024
On July 31, 2024, the Royal Thai Navy Auditorium in Bangkok Yai was the venue for the Navy Research 2024 exhibition, a major event organized by the...
Bulgaria Seeks to Acquire IRIS-T Missile Systems from Germany
Bulgaria aims to strengthen its air defense capabilities by acquiring IRIS-T missile systems from Germany. A bill proposed by the government to the...
North Korea deploys 1,000 Hwasong-11D ballistic missiles against South Korea
On August 5, 2024, North Korea announced the deployment of 250 Hwasong-11D ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, marking the first ti...
US Army Awards Major Contract to BAE Systems to Produce More M109A7 Paladin Howitzers and M992A3 Resupply Vehicles
BAE Systems secured a USD 493 million (EUR 452 million) contract to continue the production of M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunitio...
Thailand to Import QBZ-195T Chinese Assault Rifles for Special Operations
Thailand has decided to import QBZ-195T assault rifles made in China for its Special Operations (SpOps) units, as reported by several Chinese media...
First Photo of Ukrainian Skynex Air Defense System Supplied by Germany
For the first time, the Western Air Command has released images of a camouflaged and dismounted Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3, part of the two Skynex a...
New Iran's Arman Air Defense System Capable of Intercepting Modern US & Israeli Fighter Jets
Iran has developed a new, latest-generation anti-ballistic missile system known as Arman, which is capable of detecting and intercepting a wide arr...
Iveco Defence and RENK sign agreement for future combat platforms
Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, has entered into a cooperation agreement with RENK Group AG. This agreement, signed on Augus...
Romania Plans to Jointly Develop R-360 Neptune Missiles with Ukraine
Romania, following the example of other European countries, plans to develop armaments in collaboration with Ukraine, specifically focusing on the ...
India Receives First Batch of Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tanks
The Indian Army has taken delivery of the first batch of upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 main battle tanks (MBTs). This initial delivery, comprising 10 ...
General Dynamics UK Unveils New Foxhound Variant 4x4 Command Vehicle for British Army
On July 31, 2024, General Dynamics UK announced on its Facebook account the introduction of a new variant to its Foxhound family of vehicles: the F...
China Develops Bird-Shaped Reconnaissance Drones as Part of Pigeon Program
The Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent im...
Vietnam Unveils Locally-Made Loitering Munition Inspired by US Switchblade Design
Vietnam has unveiled its new locally-developed loitering munition based on the American-made Switchblade design, as revealed by photographs release...
Modernization of Romanian Tank Forces: From Soviet T-55 to American Abrams M1A2 SEPv3
The Romanian Land Forces are set to enhance their armored capabilities with the delivery of 54 Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tanks, starting in 2026. This repr...
Russia Could Launch Full-Scale Production of Zubilo Unmanned Vehicle After Successful Trials in Ukraine
The "Zubilo" robotic vehicle, a novelty in the Russian military arsenal, is currently undergoing intensive testing by the Russian armed forces, acc...