Defense News Army 2024
First Belgian F-35 Officially Received and Stationed at a US base
Belgium's Air Component has reached a milestone in its modernization with the reception of its first F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft. Th...
Breaking News: Swedish PBV 302 Armored Personnel Carriers on Their Way to Ukraine Spotted in Germany
A video posted on social media on November 29, 2024, revealed a significant combat armored vehicle shipment heading to Ukraine. The footage shows a...
US Marines Receive New Anti-Ship Missile System NMESIS to Enhance Sea Denial Operations
On November 26, 2024, the U.S. Marine Corps officially received the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), a cutting-edge, gr...
Australian Army Deploys New US-Made M1A2 SEP V3 Abrams Tanks as Part of Armored Forces Modernization
The Australian Army has begun deploying its newly acquired M1A2 Abrams System Enhanced Package Version 3 (SEP V3) main battle tanks, marking a sign...
Analysis: Lessons from Ukraine War how small arms and advanced systems redefine drone defense
The Ukrainian war has provided invaluable lessons in countering aerial drones, FPV (First-Person View) drones, and loitering munitions. The conflic...
Netherlands Delivers 3 Additional Patriot Air Defense Launchers to Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Aerial Attacks
On November 28, 2024, the Netherlands announced the delivery of three additional Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine, further bolstering the c...
Exclusive: US HitchHiker Interceptor Drone Tested in Ukraine for Advanced Counter-Drone Operations
According to a recent report by the American news magazine Newsweek, the advanced HitchHiker interceptor drone, developed by American companies Iro...
KNDS to Provide Simulators to Enhance CV90 Crew Training for Swedish Army
Sweden continues to modernize its army’s training capabilities by acquiring advanced combat vehicle simulators. The Swedish Defence Materiel Admini...
Rheinmetall Launches Construction of Lithuanian Ammunition Factory to Strengthen European Production
On November 29, 2024, the German group Rheinmetall officially began construction on a new artillery ammunition production facility in Lithuania. Th...
US Army launches fifth-generation combat vehicle with M1E3 Abrams tank modernization program
As reported by Defense Daily on November 27, 2024, the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank will be the US Army’s first hybrid-electric combat vehicle. It ...
Netherlands Receive First IRB Floating Bridge from GDELS for Military Vehicle Crossing
On November 25, 2024, General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced the delivery of the first Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) system to the...
Germany Proposes Deployment of Patriot Systems in Poland to Protect Ukraine’s Military Supply Lines
Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and intensified international efforts to support Kyiv, Germany has announced a major new initiative. On Thursday, N...
France to Modernize Infantry with Advanced Electronic Warfare to Counter Enemy Jamming
During the 2024 edition of the "Présentation de l’armée de Terre" (PRAT), the French Army introduced the ISIS project, an initiative aimed at equip...
Poland Receives More K2 Black Panther Tanks Strengthening Its Military Power in Europe
On November 28, 2024, Poland received an additional six K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) from South Korea, bringing the total number of K2...
KNDS France Robotics Secures Major US Special Forces Contract for 10 NERVA-LG Robots
KNDS France Robotics, a leader in military robotics and a subsidiary of German-French Defense Company KNDS , announced on November 28, 2024, via X ...
Russia prioritizes RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental missile deployment as a key nuclear modernization step
As reported by TASS on November 27, 2024, Russia is progressing with the deployment of its RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), ...
Breaking News: French AMX-10P IFV Deliveries to Ukraine Confirmed Following Destruction by Russian Troops
According to a video published by the Russian state news agency TASS on November 29, 2024, the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) reportedly used ...
US Army Awards Contract to Increase Production of Patriot PAC-3 Missiles to Meet Growing Demand
On October 29, 2024, the US Army amended an existing contract with Lockheed Martin, authorizing a maximum allocation of $752.3 million, with an imm...
France Revises Its Military Strategy by Shifting Forces from Africa to United Arab Emirates
In the framework of a strategic reassessment of its military presence abroad, France is set to significantly reduce its troop levels in Africa whil...
British Army AJAX Armored Vehicles enhance mobility and protection for modern reconnaissance operations
The AJAX is a family of reconnaissance armored tracked vehicles developed by General Dynamics Land Systems – UK and represents a significant leap f...