Defense News Army 2024
Türkiye's new tank-based FNSS Kaplan APC to enter production by 2025 for Indonesia
On October 22, 2024, FNSS and PT Pindad signed an agreement for the development and production of the new Kaplan Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), a...
Lithuania Finalizes Purchase of German Leopard 2 Tanks & Initiates Acquisition of CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
On October 22, 2024, Lithuania has officially decided to purchase German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks and has initiated procedures for the acqu...
Aselsan Expands Its Anti-Drone Solutions with KORKUT 25 mm and BUKALEMUN at SAHA EXPO
On October 22, 2024, ASELSAN took advantage of the first day of the SAHA EXPO in Istanbul to present its new anti-drone systems, including the KORK...
Turkish Yavuz 155mm howitzer fires 3 rounds in 15 seconds with 40-kilometer strike capability
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), a Turkish manufacturer known for producing the T-155 Firtina, showcased another 155m...
South Korea Deploys K2 MBT and K9 Howitzers Abroad for First Time in Joint Exercises with Qatar
On October 21, 2024, the South Korean army announced that it had, for the first time in its history, deployed its K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled ho...
New Turkish SM-81 Keskin 81mm mortar system from Saver offers trigger firing and 6,100 meter range
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Türkiye’s Saver Advanced Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Ermaksan, presented the SM-81 Keskin, a new 81mm breech...
FNSS' new Pars Alpha 8x8 could fire anti-tank missiles over 4km while on the move
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Turkish defense company FNSS presents its new Pars Alpha 8x8 armored vehicle, which was unveiled in February at the Wo...
UAE MoD Unveils First Deployment of Locally Made Nimr Ajban Mk2 Armoured Vehicles
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially released a video on 18 October 2024, showcasing the deployment of locall...
L3Harris and Overland AI Unveil Diamondback UGV at AUSA With Testing Slated for 2025
L3Harris Technologies and Overland AI have introduced their latest advancement in autonomous military vehicles with the unveiling of the Diamondbac...
Focus | Russia’s war in Ukraine triggers Sweden’s biggest defense investment since Cold War
On October 15, 2024, the Swedish government introduced its defense strategy for 2025–2030. The plan allocates 170 billion SEK (€14.9 billion) for m...
AeroVironment Designs Next-Gen Modular P550 eVTOL Drone with AI Capabilities
On October 11, 2023, AeroVironment, one of the global leaders in the design of unmanned autonomous systems, unveiled its latest model, the P550. Th...
India Places an Order with Czech Republic for More Than 1000 CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 Submachine Guns
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) has awarded a contract for 1,228 CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 submachine guns to Vinveli Automated Systems ...
Kalashnikov to Deliver KUB-E Loitering Munitions to an International Client
The Kalashnikov Group, one of Russia's leading arms manufacturers, has signed its first international contract for the delivery of KUB-E (UB) guide...
Barrett Unveils New SSRS 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher for US Army’s PGS Program
Barrett Firearms, a renowned American manufacturer of sniper rifles, has unveiled its latest innovation: a 30mm semi-automatic grenade launcher for...
Exclusive: Elbit America Proposes Israeli-Made SIGMA 155mm for US Army NGH Artillery Program
During the AUSA 2024 defense exhibition and conference held in Washington D.C., United States, Elbit America, the American division of the Israeli ...
Flyer 72 HD Tactical Mobility Vehicle for US and European Special Forces at AUSA 2024
The Flyer 72-HD tactical mobility vehicle was unveiled at AUSA 2024, a significant defense exhibition in Washington D.C., marking an important deve...
North Korea Develops Drones Equipped with Reverse-Engineered American Hellfire Missiles
North Korea is intensifying its efforts in military drone development by equipping its unmanned systems with reverse-engineered copies of American ...
China's PHL-16 Multiple Launch Rocket System Outranges US HIMARS with 500 km Missile Capability
In a recently released video by the People's Liberation Army (PLA), the Chinese military has showcased the impressive capabilities of its PCL-191, ...
New FIREFLY High-Energy Laser Weapon System Unveiled at AUSA 2024 to Counter Drone Threats
At the AUSA 2024 event in Washington D.C., KORD introduced its new high-energy laser weapon system, FIREFLY. Designed to address the growing asymme...
US Army Awards Red Cat Major Contract for Edge 130 Blue UAS to Enhance ISR and Combat Drone Operations
On October 16, 2024, Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a company specializing in drone technology, announced that it had secured a $1 million contract from t...