Defense News Army 2024
Austria selects next-gen Iveco MUVs to replace aging Pinzgauer light trucks
Since 2023, the Austrian army has embarked on a strategic transition, replacing its fleet of 900 aging Pinzgauer 4x4 light trucks, which date back ...
Escribano proposes Guardian 1.5 RWS for Chilean Army's Cromo project
According to Infodefensa, the Spanish company Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) has proposed its remote weapon station, the Guardia...
UMEX 2024: Belarus company BSVT showcases AI-integrated Berserk combat UGV
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, the Belarusian state-owned company Belspetsvneshtechnika, known as BSVT, showcases a scale model of its B...
UMEX 2024: UAE company Wedrones launches its new F100 Karma Drone
The ongoing UMEX 2024, renowned for its focus on unmanned systems, is hosting Wedrones this year, an emerging company based in the United Arab Emir...
UMEX 2024: Belarus presents Sapphire grenade launcher system
During the UMEX 2024 exhibition, Belarus showcased a significant advancement in its military technology with the Sapphire MSU grenade launcher system.
Who are the Navy SEALs facing the Houthi threat in the Red Sea?
On the night of January 11, 2024, a special operation led by the Navy SEALs, the elite commando force of the U.S. Navy, aimed to intercept and neut...
UMEX 2024 Day 2 Live demonstration of Land Unmanned Systems and SDLE NexGen
The Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) 2024 has been a showcase of some of the most advanced military technologies. From autonomous robots to count...
Swedish army to get new KNDS simulators for its Stridsvagn 122 Main Battle Tanks
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has recently inked a contract with KNDS Germany (KMW) for the procurement of advanced main battle...
Spectra Group launch radio GENSS heralding new era of tactical radio communications
Spectra Group (UK) Ltd, a specialist provider of secure voice, data and satellite communications systems, announces the launch of their revolutiona...
UMEX 2024: China showcases TL-20 air-to-surface missile amid tensions with Taiwan
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Poly Technologies, a subsidiary of China Poly Group Corporation, presented the TL-2...
NATO Agency Secures Multinational Contracts Worth €1.1 Billion for 155mm Ammunition
Luxembourg, January 23, 2024 – In a substantial step towards enhancing NATO's defense and deterrence posture, the NATO Support and Procurement Agen...
Cambodian Navy develops Ream Naval Base amid growing Chinese influence
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, the elder son of previous Prime Minister Hun Sen, said military modernization and development of the Ream Nava...
UMEX 2024: Milrem Robotics showcases iconic THeMIS UGV
At the UMEX 2024 event in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to unmanned systems and advanced technologies, an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) named THeMIS is show...
FN America unveils new FN 509 CC Edge XL 9mm pistol
FN America introduces the FN 509 CC Edge XL to the pistol market. This pistol combines the best features of the FN compensator and the full-sized 5...
France Accelerates Production of CAESAR Howitzers to Strengthen Ukrainian Artillery Capabilities
In a significant move to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict, the French Ministry of the Armed Forces announced on January 18, 2024, that F...
BAE Systems AMPV prototype fires Counter-UAS during live multi-scenario demonstration
BAE Systems has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C...
US Army refurbishes thousands of old Stinger air defense missiles
On January 23, 2024, the U.S. Army declared the successful completion of a substantial project to refurbish and modernize nearly 1,900 Stinger FIM-...
British Army to Field World's Most Protected Tank with New Challenger 3
British Company Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on January 23, 2024, the delivery of the first pre-production Challenger 3 Main Battl...
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...