Defense News Army 2024
US to Provide $500 Million in Military Financing to Support Philippine Armed Forces Modernization
On July 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with their Philippine counterparts in Man...
Gerbera: New Long-Range Russian Drone Intensifies Challenges for Ukrainian Air Defense
A new type of Russian drone is being used in combat in Ukraine, known as the Gerbera, as revealed by the Telegram channel @ASTRA. This long-range m...
Breaking News: Russia Reinforces Military in Ukraine with New Batch of 2S43 152mm Malva Howitzers
According to a statement published on July 31, 2024, by ROSTEC, a Russian state-owned conglomerate that develops and exports high-tech industrial p...
Latvia to Receive First Locally Produced Patria 6X6 Armored Personnel Carrier in Early August
The Latvian National Armed Forces will receive the first Patria 6×6 armored personnel carrier (APC), fully manufactured at a local plant, in early ...
US Army Advances Deployment of Hypersonic Missiles with Dark Eagle Tests
The US Army is moving towards the full deployment of its first hypersonic missiles, with its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon Battery participating in ...
Leonardo and Rheinmetall to Deliver KF41 IFVs and KF51 Tanks to Italian Army within Three Years
The Italian defense company Leonardo and Germany's Rheinmetall have announced plans to deliver the first KF51 Panther Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) and ...
Germany's Hensoldt to Provide SPEXER Radars for Skyranger 30 Air Defense Vehicles
HENSOLDT, a leading German sensor specialist, is solidifying its position as a premier provider of air defence sensors. Rheinmetall Air Defence has...
Russia Manufactures Tools for AK-203 Production in India
In the first half of the year, Kalashnikov Concern, part of the Rostec State Corporation, produced over 3,000 units of tools and technological equi...
Czech Republic Considers Creating a Ukrainian Legion Inspired by Polish Model
The Czech Republic is currently evaluating the possibility of creating a "Ukrainian Legion" based on the recently initiated Polish project. This in...
United States and Netherlands Sign Agreement for JASSM-ER Missiles
The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) with the United States for the purchase of Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface...
Russia begins production of BUH2 Sova and Malik acoustic reconnaissance systems
According to TASS on July 27, 2024, the Russian Tallamho Design Bureau began the serial production of the second generation of the BUH2 "Sova" acou...
North Korean Bulsae-4 Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle Reportedly Spotted in Ukraine for First Time
As the war in Ukraine continues, Ukrainian forces have reported the first appearance of the North Korean long-range anti-tank missile system, Bulsa...
Japan to Supply Patriot Missiles to United States
Japan has agreed to sell an undisclosed number of Patriot missiles to the United States for 3 billion yen ($19 million) to help replenish American ...
US Announces New $200 Million Aid Package for Ukraine Including NASAMS and Artillery Munitions
On July 29, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled new security assistance measures to address Ukraine's critical security and defense need...
North Korea Increases 152mm Artillery Output Potentially Supporting Russian War Efforts
North Korea has recently intensified the production of 152-millimeter artillery shells, according to officials who spoke to Radio Free Asia. Despit...
New German Military Aid for Ukraine Including Leopard 1A5 Tanks
On July 29, 2024, Germany announced a new series of military aid for Ukraine, further strengthening its commitment alongside Kyiv in the face of th...
Nammo to Supply 800 M72 Anti-Tank Weapons to Malaysian Army
On July 29, 2024, the Malaysian Army announced the signing of a contract with the Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo for the supply of 800 units...
Japan to Build First Missile Range on Minamitori Island for Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile Tests
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has announced plans to construct its first missile range on Minamitori Island, situated in the northwes...
Thales and KNDS join forces to modernize Leopard 2A8 power systems
On July 26, 2024, Thales announced it had been awarded a contract by KNDS to supply High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for th...
Germany lifts embargo on Italian Centauro II anti-tank vehicles for Brazil
As reported by A-129 Mangusta on July 27, 2024, Germany has lifted the restrictions regarding the transit and shipment by sea of the first two Ital...