Defense News Army 2024
US Army Confirms Protection Upgrade for M2 Bradley IFVs with Israeli Iron Fist APS
The U.S. Army has confirmed a contract for equipping the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) with the Active Protection System (APS) known...
US Army tests Javelin anti-tank missile on Unmanned Platforms
On March 18, 2024, at the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, California, a demonstration highlighted a significant advancement in the us...
Poland and South Korea strengthen cooperation to produce 500 K2PL Main Battle Tanks
As reported by the Polish Ministry of State Assets on March 27, 2024, recent discussions between Poland and South Korea have focused on enhancing c...
Czech Initiative 'Gift for Putin' Delivers 1,000 RPG-75 Anti-Tank Rocket Launchers to Ukraine
Citing information released on X Social Network (Ex Twitter) on March 25, 2024, the Czech-based initiative "Gift for Putin" has made significant co...
BAE Systems Develops XM1155-SC Artillery Ammunition Able to Double Fire Range of Standard Rounds
BAE Systems is advancing artillery technology with its development of the XM1155-SC, a next-generation artillery projectile designed to significant...
Poland to build new military air base following several Russian missile intrusions
On March 25, 2024, Poland's Ministry of National Defense, led by Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced plans to establish a permanent Helicopter Avi...
Delivery imminent for US Army's first CH-47F Block II helicopter
The first production model of the U.S. Army's CH-47F Block II helicopter has reached a significant milestone by entering the final assembly phase a...
US Negotiates with Türkiye for Ammunition Supplies to Aid Ukraine
Bloomberg revealed that the United States is currently in talks with Türkiye to acquire additional explosives, to increase the production of artill...
Iran Showcases Advanced Military Might at DIMDEX 2024 with Focus on Naval Power and UAV Technology
At the recently concluded Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2024), the Islamic Republic of Iran took center s...
Turkish Medium Tank Kaplan MT En Route for Trials in Brazil
According to the X account @SavunmaSanayiST, the medium tank Kaplan MT, also known as Harimau, is on its way for trials in Brazil. Since its protot...
Netherlands enhances MQ-9A Reaper fleet capabilities for NATO missions
On March 26, 2024, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) initiated a collaboration with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to en...
France to deliver 80,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine
On March 26, 2024, French Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, highlighted the progress of Eurenco's initiative to relocate its powder ...
Czech Republic Confirms Plan to Acquire 76 German Leopard 2A8 & 28 Leopard 2A4 Tanks
The Czech Republic has announced plans to significantly expand its Leopard tank fleet, according to information released on Daniel of Bohemia's X a...
Hanwha Aerospace from South Korea Competes in Latvia with Its K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Citing information reported by the South Korean business magazine "Business Korea" on March 27, 2023, Latvia appears to be leaning towards enhancin...
Theon and Sunrock Partner to Equip French Security with Night Vision
As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach, Theon Sensors, in partnership with Sunrock, has concluded a four-year framework agreement with the French...
New Delivery of BMD-2 and BTR-D Armored Vehicles for Russian Airborne Forces in Ukraine
Russia has delivered on time-renovated light armored vehicles, highlighting its ability to replace or repair damaged vehicles. The BMD-2 armored co...
France deploys Rafale fighter jets in Romania to reinforce NATO's eastern flank
Between March 4 and March 9, 2024, three Rafale fighter jets left Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan for Romania, marking a new phase in the military c...
Czech Initiative Could Provide 1.5 Million Shells to Ukrainian Forces
On March 26, 2024, the Czech Republic announced its intention to potentially double its support in ammunition to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict....
Patria Proposes AMV XP Armored Vehicle to Chilean Army
The Finnish company Patria is positioning its AMV XP 8x8 armored personnel vehicle as a contender to replace the Chilean Army's Mowag Piranha 6x6 v...
Bangladesh Army Acquires Spanish Alcotan-100 Anti-Tank Weapons
Bangladesh has incorporated advanced anti-tank ammunition supplied by Spain into its military arsenal, marking a pivotal moment in the modernizatio...