Defense News Army 2024
Ukraine Announces F-16 Fighter Jets Would No Longer Be Relevant
Ukrainian military officials have expressed skepticism regarding the relevance of US-made F-16 fighter jets, which are expected to arrive in Kyiv l...
Romania to Begin Field & Firing Tests with South Korean K2 Tank Ahead of Potential Acquisition
Romania is set to conduct field and firing tests of the South Korean K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank (MBT) in anticipation of a landmark military...
US Army tests its new laser weapon vehicle DE M-SHORAD in real combat environments in Iraq
The U.S. Army has deployed its new Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) systems in Iraq, as reported by "Defense News". T...
US Plans to Deploy Ground-Based Missile Launcher Systems in Indo-Pacific Region Amid North Korea Threats
The United States announced plans to deploy ground-based missile launchers in the Indo-Pacific region, capable of firing advanced SM-6 and Tomahawk...
Russian Forces in Ukraine to Receive Modernized 2S19M1 Howitzers with Drone-Targeting Capabilities
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Corporation for Assistance to Development, Production, and Export of Advanced Technology Industrial Pro...
Ukraine launches serial production of new locally-made Backfire K1 Bomber Drone
Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's defense industry has made significant strides in military innovation, particularly in unmanned systems. On ...
US DoD Awards BAE Systems Contract for New US Marines ACV-R Recovery Amphibious Vehicles
On April 4, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant contract modification awarded to BAE Systems Land & Arm...
Norway announces plans to increase military spending
Norway has announced plans to increase its military spending by approximately $56 billion over the next twelve years, until 2036. This decision by ...
Soldiers of Netherlands Deployed for NATO Mission in Iraq with Chinook Helicopters
As part of its commitment to the NATO Mission in Iraq (NMI), the Netherlands has today initiated the first deployment of a Chinook transport helico...
Army of Netherlands Plans to Deploy Patriot air defense missile system in Lithuania
In the summer of 2024, the Netherlands plans to deploy one of its MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems to Lithuania as part of a NATO exercise. This...
US Air Force F-22 Raptors deployed in Japan
The U.S. Air Force has started deploying F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. Arriving on March 28, 2024, these jets, ope...
Russia Strengthens Drone Operators Training & Recruitment Amid Intensive UAVs Use in Ukraine
According to information published by the Russian Ministry of Defense via a video on April 5, 2024, the Russian army has launched a large program t...
Taiwan's Clouded Leopard II 8x8 vehicle armed with 105mm gun ready for mass production
As reported by the Taipei Times on March 31, 2024, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that the successor to the CM-33 Clouded Leopard,...
Centaure is the new armored vehicle of the French Gendarmerie
The recent acquisition of the new Armored Crowd Control Vehicles (VBMO) by the French National Gendarmerie has drawn scrutiny from the French Court...
Serbia seeks closer defence ties by looking for Rafale Fighter Jets
On March 04, 2024, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic has announced plans to enhance defense industry collaboration with France, indicating a shif...
New Griffon VOA Artillery Observation Vehicle Enhances French Army's Artillery Capabilities
The 11th Marine Artillery Regiment (11e RAMa) of the French army released a video on April 4, 2024, showcasing the integration of the first Griffon...
US deploys F-35A fighter jets in Poland for first time since Ukraine invasion
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) announced on April 1, 2024, the commencement of operations involving four F-35A fighter jets at Lask...
Indian Army launches New Akashteer air defence system
The deployment of the Akashteer system commenced with the dispatch of the first batch of Control Centers from the BEL Ghaziabad facility on April 4...
Delivery time crucial variable reducing Danish artillery capacities
The Danish Royal Army did not have the opportunity to test the nineteen CAESAr 8x8 vehicles it had ordered from Nexter (or KNDS France) in two phas...
Finland announces new military aid package to Ukraine
On April 3, 2024, the Finnish Ministry of Defense announced a new military support package worth €188 million, marking the 23rd shipment of defense...