Defense News Army 2024
South Korean KF-21 fighter jet completes its first aerial refueling test
On Tuesday, March 14, the KF-21, a supersonic fighter jet developed by South Korea, achieved a major step by completing its first aerial refueling ...
Europe allocates more resources to artillery production in support of Ukraine
On Friday, March 15, 2024, the European Commission revealed a significant $544 million initiative aimed at boosting artillery production to support...
Colombia to modernize M1117 vehicles with machine guns and grenade launchers
According to InfoDefensa, Colombia plans to purchase 84 machine guns and 114 grenade launchers for the turrets of its 4x4 AFV M1117 vehicles. The N...
Review of New CH-47F ER Extended Range Transport Helicopter for British Army
The introduction of the Chinook CH-47F Extended Range (ER) into the British armed forces marks a significant enhancement over earlier versions of t...
Rheinmetall acquires Dutch startup REEQ to add light hybrid vehicles to its portfolio
Rheinmetall has acquired the Dutch startup REEQ, thereby expanding its vehicle portfolio to include innovative light hybrid vehicles. At the beginn...
Venezuela acquires Chinese Skyfend Technology's Hunter SHH100 Drone Killer
In early March 2024, Venezuela incorporated the Skyfend Hunter SHH100 anti-drone device into the arsenal of the Comprehensive Aerospace Defense Com...
Iran Develops Modernized Version of US-Made M60A1 MBT Main Battle Tank
A recent video shared on the social network Telegram has offered a glimpse into Iran's significant strides towards modernizing its military arsenal...
United Kingdom opts for 120mm mortars to replace 81mm L16s to cut costs
The British Army is set to enhance its mortar and missile capabilities, focusing on increasing firepower and cost efficiency. British soldiers will...
Kongsberg investing EUR 55.5 Mn to increase missile production capacity
Financial backing from the Norwegian government and the European Union's Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP) initiative is pivotal in en...
Spain invests in Pacdef 2024 Program for new NBC reconnaissance vehicle
The Spanish General Directorate for Armament and Material Acquisitions (DGAM) has earmarked a budget of 67.6 million euros in the Defense Ministry'...
Croatia to acquire eight additional UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from US
On 13 March 2024, through the direct signing of an intergovernmental agreement (Letter of Acceptance) with the United States, Croatia secured...
Russia Prioritizes Military Equipment Delivery for Ukraine War Drops to Third in Arms Exports
In a significant shift in global arms export dynamics, Russia has descended from its longstanding second-place ranking to third. This information c...
Philippine Army takes part in first live firing exercises with SPH ATMOS 155mm
The Philippine Army participated for the first time in live fire drills utilizing the latest addition to its arsenal, the 155mm Autonomous Truck Mo...
US Army tests next-gen autonomous Anduril's Ghost-X Unmanned Aircraft System
From February 23 to March 20, 2024, the U.S. Army evaluated the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) Ghost-X during Project Convergence – Capstone 4 (PC-...
South Korea announces international tender for new special forces pistol
South Korea has announced an international tender to acquire a new pistol for its special forces. This ambitious project, titled "Special Operation...
US Army unveils $185.9 billion budget proposal for 2025
The U.S. Army released its fiscal year 2025 presidential budget request of $185.9 billion on Monday, detailing how the service intends to man, trai...
US-Promised M1117 Armored Vehicles Are Now in Service with Ukrainian Army
On March 16, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces showcased their newly acquired M1117 4x4 armored personnel carriers that were donated by the United S...
Greece Ramps Up Military Support for Ukraine with Czech Partnership Including Rockets and Howitzers
Citing information published on the Greek newspaper website «Ekathimerini" on March 15, 2024, Greece has committed to augmenting its military assis...
UK MoD and McLaren Racing Forge Innovative Partnership to Advance Military Technology
In an ambitious move aimed at bolstering the UK's defense capabilities through cutting-edge technology, the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a...
Belgium Increases Military Aid to Ukraine with 300 Lynx Combat Vehicles & 3 Minehunter Ships
Brussels, Belgium, March 15, 2024 – The Belgian Council of Ministers declared on March 15, 2024, a substantial increase in its military support for...