Defense News Army 2024
India inches closer to Akash New-Generation surface-to-air missile fielding
In a press release dated January 16, 2024, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of India announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation ...
Germany intensifies military support to Ukraine with new aid package
In January 2024, the German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, announced a significant expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. Keeping it...
South Korea intelligence accuses North Korea of arming Hamas in Gaza war
The recent developments regarding North Korea's involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict highlight a significant escalation in the region's ...
Colombian Special Forces to deploy Spanish GECI Hunter Drone system
According to InfoDefensa on January 17, 2024, the Colombian Army acquired an unmanned aerial system (UAS) from the Spanish company GECI Group, whic...
US conducts 4th missile strike against Houthi targets in Yemen
On the night of Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the United States Navy launched a new series of missile strikes targeting Houthi insurgents in Yemen. ...
IMCO Group to supply spare parts to Israeli Army's armored fighting vehicles
In continuation of an existing maintenance order from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD), IMCO Group has received a follow-on order from the Di...
Bulgaria delays shipment of 100 APCs to Ukraine due to logistic costs
On December 8, 2023, the Bulgarian government announced its approval to send 100 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles from its current military...
New Belarus military doctrine includes deployment of tactical nuclear weapons
On January 16, 2024, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko convened a Security Council meeting to address national security matters. The meetin...
Poland aims to strengthen its military support for Ukraine
Poland is actively working on strategies to increase its production of ammunition and military equipment with the goal of enhancing its ongoing sec...
Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles have been improved since 2022 the war in Ukraine
On January 17, 2024, Vadym Skibitsky, Deputy Chief of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence, revealed that Russia has ...
British Minister of Defence warns worldwide 'pre-war' era has begun
After Germany expressed growing concerns about a potential Russian assault on Eastern and Northern Europe, and U.S. President Biden also highlighte...
Slovakia enhances its air defense capabilities with German MANTIS
At the end of 2023, Slovakia officially acquired two MANTIS (Modular, Automatic, and Network-capable Targeting and Interception System) air defense...
Morocco may acquire 200 Cobra 2 vehicles from Turkish manufacturer Otokar
The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco (FAR, Forces Armées Royales) may bolster their military arsenal with the addition of 200 Cobra 2 armored vehicles...
Galvion introduces EDG headborne power and data distribution and management system
Galvion, a major supplier of power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, is introducing E.D.G (Energy Data Grid; pr...
Ecuador accepts military assistance from over 38 nations amid crisis
According to MercoPress on January 13, 2024, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, announced his government's acceptance of military support from Arge...
Breaking News: France announces big delivery for Ukraine with the supply of 78 CAESAR howitzers
On January 17, 2024, France is set to deliver 78 CAESAR (Camion équipé d'un Système d'artillerie) 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, a...
Burkina Faso receives Chinese armored vehicles amid regional tensions
On January 12, 2024, a ceremony took place in the presence of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré to mark the delivery of new Chinese military equipme...
Northrop Grumman’s mobile ground-based solutions to get any at data any time for US Navy and USMC missions
Northrop Grumman continues to be at the forefront of mobile ground station technology, as evidenced by its recent contract award for the Maritime T...
Ukraine successfully destroys Russian Shahed drones with new FrankenSAM air defense system
On January 17, 2024, Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, announced the first successful operational use of one of the ...
British 'Desert Rats' leading NATO’s first line of defence in 2024
One of the most prestigious brigades within the British Army has assumed a central role in NATO's operations this year. On January 11th, in a cerem...