Defense News Army 2024
US Approves $580 Million Sale of 16 HIMARS Rocket-Missile Launcher Systems to Norway
On August 9, 2024, the United States State Department of Defense announced a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway, involving...
Breaking News: First Image of New Russian S-500 Air Defense Missile System Unveiled Online
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has captured global attention by unveiling the first-ever public image of its highly advanced S-500 Pr...
AUKUS Nations Test AI-Enabled Drones for Precision Targeting and Ground Strike Operations
The AUKUS (Autonomy Working Group) partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States has achieved a significant milestone wi...
United Kingdom Deploys F-35B Aircraft to Iceland for NATO Mission
The British Royal Air Force has deployed F-35B Lightning aircraft to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time British...
Ukrainian Defense Industry Ukroboronprom enters into Global Top 50 as fastest-growing defense company
On August 6, 2024, Ukroboronprom, now rebranded as the Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI), entered the top 50 global defense companies, ranking 4...
Côte d'Ivoire Armed Forces Unveil New Chinese Armored Vehicles at Independence Day Parade
Côte d'Ivoire's (Ivory Coast) Armed Forces marked the nation's Independence Day with a grand military parade showcasing the latest additions to the...
Rheinmetall Secures New Contract to Provide Eight Additional Mobile Surgical Teams to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has secured a follow-up contract to deliver eight additional Mobile Surgical Team (FST) stations to the Ukrainian armed forces. This or...
Almost 100 Krab Self-Propelled Howitzers for Polish Armed Forces
Poland is preparing for major advancements in its defense industry as negotiations for new contracts continue. Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of th...
Hanwha Aerospace's K9 Thunder successfully tests US M982 Excalibur 155mm precision shells in Arizona
On August 6, 2024, Hanwha Aerospace announced that the K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer had successfully demonstrated interoperability with...
Hanwha Aerospace and Cendana Auto Partner to Upgrade Malaysian K200 IFV’s
South Korea's defense giant, Hanwha Aerospace, has partnered with Malaysian special vehicle manufacturer Cendana Auto to undertake a significant mo...
Russia Announces New Anti-Drone Equipped T-80BVM Tanks for Deployment in Ukraine
In a recent video published on a Russian social network, Russia announced the delivery of a new version of the T-80BVM main battle tank. This upgra...
MEGA-Army App Offers Real-Time Military Equipment Identification Tool for Journalists
In the ever-changing landscape of military technology, staying informed about the latest advancements is crucial for defense journalists. The MEGA-...
US Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program Enters Next Major Phase of Development
The U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift program has made significant progress as the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program moves into a c...
Analyzing Iranian Air Defense Systems and Their Threats to Israeli Aircraft
With the recent increase in tensions between Iran and Israel, the Army Recognition editorial team provides a comprehensive analysis of Iran's moder...
Elbit Systems Secures $130 Million Contract for Iron Fist APS with BAE Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on August 8, 2024, the award of a $130 million contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to BAE Sys...
Ukraine to receive first KF41 Lynx IFV from Germany by December 2024
On August 8, 2024, Rheinmetall announced that the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) would be delivered to Ukraine by the end of the y...
Chilean Army conducts key artillery exercise with Israeli LAR-160 MLRS
On August 7, 2024, the Ejército de Chile's Artillery Group No. 6 “Dolores” carried out a live ammunition drill to evaluate the tactical and technic...
US Military Deploys Armed Robot Dogs in Anti-Drone Training
The U.S. Army is exploring new anti-drone capabilities, including using armed robot dogs to protect friendly forces from aerial threats. A robot do...
Ecuadorian Army receives 51 new David 4x4 and Mbombe 6 6x6 armored vehicles
On August 7, 2024, in Portoviejo, at the 3rd Manabí Mechanized Cavalry Brigade base, the Ecuadorian Army received 45 David 4x4 and six Mbombe 6 6x6...