Defense News Army 2024
John Cockerill Defense Successfully Tests C3105 Turret Adapted for Leopard 1 Tank
John Cockerill Defense has successfully tested its innovative C3105 turret, specifically designed to be integrated into the Leopard 1 tank chassis....
India Conducts High-Altitude Trials of its New Zorawar Light Tank
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have recently showcased the latest trials of the Zorawar lig...
Canadian company Roshel opens first production plant in Michigan to support US defense needs
On December 13, 2024, Roshel, a Canadian manufacturer of armored vehicles, opened its first production facility in the United States, located in Sh...
NATO Upgrades British Army MLRS A2 with Advanced Smoke Systems for Enhanced Battlefield Concealment
On December 9, 2024, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) awarded a contract to ISTEC Services Limited for the development and supply of ...
Belarus Hosts Russian Nuclear Weapons and Prepares for Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Deployment
Amid heightened international tensions fueled by the conflict in Ukraine, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that his country is h...
Breaking News: Lithuanian Defense Minister to Visit Germany to Sign Leopard 2A8 Tanks Acquisition Agreement
Lithuania is poised to take a significant step in its defense modernization efforts by acquiring German-made Leopard 2A8 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). ...
US says Russia plans Oreshnik ballistic missile test against Ukraine soon
During a press conference on December 11, 2024, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin had p...
Breaking News: US Successfully Tests 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile to Counter Russian and Chinese Advancements
According to a statement published by the U.S. Department of Defense on December 12, 2024, the U.S. Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technolo...
Focus: US Army New LTAMDS Radar and PAC-3 Air Defense Prove Effective Against Hypersonic and Ballistic Missiles
On December 6, 2024, the U.S. Army achieved a significant milestone in the evolution of its air and missile defense capabilities by conducting succ...
Exclusive: British Army Tests Laser Weapon Against Drones in Real Combat Conditions to Strengthen Unit Protection
The British Army has taken a bold step in strengthening the protection of its combat units by successfully testing a mobile High-Energy Laser (HEL)...
Why Bradley Fighting Vehicle Remains a Battlefield Favorite Despite Modern Challenges
The M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, introduced in 1981, continues to showcase its relevance on modern battlefields, with its robust firepower, excepti...
Breaking News: British Army Deploys Laser Weapon from Wolfhound Armored Vehicle for First Time to Counter Drones
The British Army has successfully deployed a laser weapon system mounted on an armored vehicle, marking the first operational use of such technolog...
Rheinmetall Confirms Order of Leopard 2A4 Tanks from Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has reached an agreement with Rheinmetall for the delivery of an additional 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, as part of a contract valued a...
US Army Selects BAE Systems to Upgrade its Bradleys and Offset Transfers to Ukraine
In a strategic effort to maintain a robust and technologically advanced ground force, the U.S. Army has signed a $656.2 million contract with BAE S...
Germany develops ARX Mithra OS system to transform military vehicles into AI-powered autonomous units
On December 4, 2024, ARX Robotics, a defense company based in Munich, introduced the ARX Mithra OS, which it describes as the first independent AI-...
US Supplies Benin with Modern Puma 4x4 MRAPs to Counter Sahel Threats
On November 27, 2024, the United States officially handed over military equipment valued at an estimated 3.5 billion CFA francs (5.9 million USD) t...
France's Uncertainty Amid Challenges for Future Main Ground Combat System
On December 4, 2024, during a parliamentary hearing on wartime economy, Emmanuel Chiva, France's General Delegate for Armament (DGA), addressed que...
US Army Increases Air Defense Against Drones and Missiles with New Battle Command System
The U.S. Army has successfully integrated its Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) with the new Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) weapo...
Greece Prioritizes M113 Modernization Over US Bradleys and French VBCIs
According to information published by the specialized website OnAlert on December 9, 2024, the Greek military has decided to modernize its fleet of...
Analysis: With Fewer Forces Than Cold War British Army Could Collapse in 6 Months of Ukraine-Style War
British Veterans Minister Al Carns, a former Royal Marine colonel, has issued a grave warning about the readiness of the British Armed Forces. He c...