Defense News Army 2024
US-Vietnam defense cooperation growing and maturing
As reported by Jim Garamone from the U.S. Department of Defense, defense cooperation between the United States and Vietnam is growing, but it is on...
General Dynamics Completes Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Testing for US Marine Corps
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., United States, January 24, 2024 – General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) announced today the successful completion of its Ad...
UMEX 2024: Presentation of Chinese CATIC AR-2000 drone
At UMEX 2024, the China National Aero Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) showcased its AR-2000 drone, capturing attention for its adv...
UMEX 2024: South Korean company LIG Nex1 presents its Drone-Launched Missile concept
The South Korean company LIG Nex1 is presenting its innovative 'Drone Launched Missile' concept at UMEX 2024, the prestigious International Unmanne...
UMEX 2024 Military Training, UAVs, and Rescue Helicopters Highlight Day 1
On Day 1 of Army Recognition Group at UMEX 2024, several notable exhibitions and presentations took place, showcasing advanced military technologie...
UMEX 2024: Turkiye's Baykar unveils Bayraktar TB3 UAV signaling stronger ties with UAE
Baykar, a leading Turkish defense company, has recently unveiled the Bayraktar TB3, an advanced armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at UMEX 2024. ...
Belgium to provide military aid of 611 million euros to Ukraine in 2024
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder officially announced on Monday, January 23, 2024, that Belgium is committed to providing substantial mil...
US company Allison Transmission to upgrade US Army's Abrams Tanks
The U.S. Army has awarded an $83.3 million contract to Allison Transmission, an Indiana-based company, for the supply of upgraded and new X1100 tra...
152 Ajax armored vehicles already built for British army
Progress is being made in the deployment of the Ajax family of armored vehicles for the British Army, with more than 25% of the ordered 589 vehicle...
Germany commits to developing new armored vehicle for air defense
Last December, a report from the German Federal Audit Office expressed concerns about the significant increase in the costs of the LVS NNbs program...
Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle starts formal customer Verification and Validation trials in UK
From January 2024, the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme has moved into the start of formal customer Verification and Validation trials t...
Optro 2024: HGH Group unveils new OPAL-M portable collimator
HGH, a well-known manufacturer in the field of optronic systems for security and defense, renews its presence at the Optro exhibition, which is bei...
Why is the public's renewed interest in classic lever-action rifles in 2024
Smith & Wesson, a pioneer in the firearms industry, announced on January 22, 2024, the launch of its Model 1854 rifle series. This launch pays ...
Six countries of K9 self-propelled howitzer User Group meet in Helsinki
Military representatives from six of the countries operating the prestigious 155mm/52-calibre K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH), developed by Hanwha...
German company Helsing AI to upgrade French CAESAR artillery systems with AI Technology
On January 18, 2024, Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, announced that the German startup Helsing AI, specializing in defe...
South Korea successfully tests nuclear-equivalent Hyunmoo-V missile
According to Mason on January 7, 2024, South Korea recently conducted missile tests in December 2023, launching the Hyunmoo-IV-1 and Hyunmoo-V stra...
US Army Demonstrates Power of New AMPV M1287 Mortar Carrier in Live Fire Exercise
On January 18, 2024, the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment showcased a live firing exercise involving the new AMPV M1287 Mortar Carr...
Textron Systems enhances C4 capabilities in USMC's Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle Program
In January 2024, Textron Systems was awarded a significant amendment to its contribution to the US Marine Corps' Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (A...
Brazil reinforces military presence amid rising tensions with Venezuela
As reported by the Brazilian Army on January 18, 2024, the Amazon Military Command (CMA) received a convoy of military material comprising 81 vehic...
British Army Tests New AJAX Reconnaissance Armoured Vehicle in Sweden's Extreme Cold Weather
The British Army Royal Armoured Corps announced via its X account (Twitter) on January 21, 2024, that British soldiers from the Household Cavalry o...