Defense News Army 2024
Greece approves purchase of 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from US
On April 3rd, 2024, the Greek government officially sanctioned the acquisition of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin Corp, a lead...
Russia plans to develop new fighter aircraft based on MiG-23 and MiG-27 designs
According to information published by the Russian media Kherson News on April 2, 2024, Russia is set to relaunch its military aviation capabilities...
Iran provides Russia with Iranian-made 122mm mortar shells
On April 4, 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces posted images on their social media platforms documenting the receipt by Russian forces of Iranian-mad...
UK to supply Ukraine with two MW370 minefields clearing armored vehicles
According to an official statement from the UK Ministry of Defense, Ukraine will receive two MW370 mine clearance vehicles made by the British Comp...
British Royal Marines to be equipped with 159 new snow vehicles
The British Royal Marines are set to enhance their operational capabilities in extreme environments with the acquisition of new vehicles specifical...
Australia successfully tests automation of M113 Armored Personnel Carrier
In partnership with the national defense industry on April 3, 2024, the Australian Army successfully conducted tests on a M113 Armoured Personnel C...
Analysis: What Is the Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Recently Tested by North Korea?
On April 3, 2024, North Korea announced the testing of a new missile, referred to as the Hwasongpo-16na or Hwasong-16B, depending on the source. Th...
Philippines secures C-130J-30 Super Hercules Acquisition Contract with US
On March 26, 2024, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) of the Philippines made the third payment, marking a milestone of the MYOA (Milest...
US Converts F-16 Fighter into Unmanned Aircraft with Latest Modifications
On April 1, 2024, the 96th and 53rd Wings at Eglin Air Force Base welcomed the first batch of three F-16 Fighting Falcons, paving the way for their...
Estonia Discusses Multi-Billion Euro Ammunition Aid for Ukraine Seeking Allied Support
In an interview with Postimees, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discussed the possibility of Estonia acquiring €2-3 billion worth of artille...
First FNSS Kaplan MT 'Harimau' Medium Tanks Enter Service with Indonesian Army
According to information published on March 29, 2024, by the "Defense Studies" Blog, the Indonesian army has received its first medium tank Kaplan ...
Türkiye's military vehicle manufacturer Otokar strengthens its presence in South America
Otokar, the Turkish land systems manufacturer, is reinforcing its foothold in the South American market by participating in LAAD 2024, the premier ...
US Army Boosts Artillery Precision with Groundbreaking TITAN Intelligence & Surveillance System
To boost its artillery capabilities, the U.S. Army has unveiled the Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node, or TITAN, a cutting-edge generatio...
Safran secures a support contract for Merlin helicopter engines
On April 3, 2024, the UK Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) agency, formalized a significant contract valu...
Sultanate of Oman is considering the acquisition of the Rafale from Dassault Aviation
The Sultanate of Oman has shown a keen interest in acquiring the Rafale F4 fighter jet from Dassault Aviation, as reported by The New York Times on...
Northrop Grumman successfully launches T3c2 MRBM Ballistic Missile Target Vehicle
On March 29, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation revealed that it had successfully launched its MRBM T3c2 ballistic missile target vehicle. This ini...
Ukraine increases production of Bohdana 4.0 8x8 self-propelled howitzers
According to the New York Times, Ukraine has accelerated the production of its Bohdana 4.0 8x8 self-propelled howitzers to eight units per month, a...
US Army could create up to 16 new drone and robotics combat teams
As reported by Defense One on March 27, 2024, Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Norman, leader of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional Team within...
Rheinmetall Secures Contract with Germany for PzH 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzers
Rheinmetall, a leading technology group based in Düsseldorf, has won a contract from KNDS Germany for the supply of key components for the German B...
Republic of korea use new radar to detect and neutralize north artillery shelling
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the successful, on March 29,2024, nationwide deployment of the advanced T...