Defense News Army 2024
Iran upgrades latest air defense systems to counter Israeli and US guided missiles
According to Caspian News on March 18, 2024, Iran upgraded its Shahid Arman anti-ballistic missile system and Azarakhsh low-altitude air defense mi...
United States approves new military aid package to Baltic States
Estonia announced that the US Congress has approved a bill allocating a total of $228 million in military and defense aid to Estonia, Latvia, and L...
Australia selects Fractl2 directed energy high-power laser system to counter enemy drones
On March 24, 2024, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) announced the award of a $4.9 million contract to AIM Defence, an innovative firm based in Me...
Japan Approves Sale and Export of His Next-Generation Fighter Jets
The Japanese government has recently given the green light to market its next-generation fighter jets, co-developed with Great Britain and Italy, t...
UK Unveils New Military Aid Package for Ukraine Including Advanced Drones and Air Defense Systems
On March 22, 2024, the British Ministry of Defense announced through its X account a new £60 million package of military support for Ukraine, marki...
Canada Announces Funding to Increase Production of 155 mm Shells to Support Ukraine
At a conference in support of Ukraine held in Paris, France, on February 26, 2024, attended by European leaders and officials, Canadian Defense Min...
China tests new KJ-600 Tactical Airborne Early Warning Aircraft
In March 2024, images revealed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo shed light on the KJ-600, China's next-generation Airborne Early Warning ...
South Korea to purchase 120 KAI KF-21 Boromae stealth fighters by 2032
According to ChosunBiz on March 24, 2024, the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) will oversee the production of 20 KF-2...
Russia's New 2S42 Lotos 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Spotted Amid Speculation of Ukraine Deployment
A video released on Telegram on March 22, 2024, has unveiled the sighting of Russia's latest artillery innovation, the 2S42 Lotos, a 120mm self-pro...
Thales UK to double production of Martlet, NLAW and Starstreak missiles
According to Challenges on March 22, 2024, the Thales Belfast facility, employing approximately 600 workers, is set to significantly increase the p...
Estonia Announces New Military Aid Package With 155 mm Shells for Ukraine
Estonia has announced the deployment of a military aid package for Ukraine, valued at 20 million euros, revealed by Estonian Defense Minister Hanno...
New Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier to Replace German Army's Wiesel 1 Airborne 20mm Cannon Vehicle
The German Army has announced an upgrade to its infantry support capabilities with the introduction of the new Boxer Heavy Weapon Carrier for the I...
Argentina Advances Air Force with Danish F-16 Multirole Fighter Jets
Argentina is nearing the finalization of a deal to acquire 24 used F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, marking significant progress for its air force a...
Russia deploys A-222 Bereg self-propelled coastal howitzer in Ukraine for the first time
According to several Russian media outlets on March 22, 2024, Russia plans to re-establish the Dnieper River Flotilla for the sixth time since its ...
Russian Special Forces deploy new Centurion armored vehicle
On March 17, 2024, Russian social media shared the first images of a new armored vehicle for Russia's special forces, dubbed the "Centurion". The v...
South Korea Delivers 18 K2 Main Battle Tanks to Poland
Hyundai Rotem has successfully delivered 18 of the 56 K2 tanks scheduled to be shipped to Poland this year, with the remaining 38 units slated for ...
Czech and Brazilian Companies Forge Alliance to Equip Brazilian Army with Zuzana 2 155mm Howitzers
According to information published on the X account of SA Defensa, on March 23, 2024, Czech defense company Excalibur International and Brazilian c...
Russia Delays S-400 Air Defense Missiles Delivery to India to Prioritize Troops' Needs in Ukraine
"The Economic Times," an Indian daily newspaper specializing in business news, reports that Russia has communicated to India its commitment to deli...
Franco-German Company KNDS Plans to Establish Subsidiary in Ukraine for Ammunition & Spare Parts
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu revealed on March 22, 2024, through his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, plans for the defense comp...
France and Germany Agree to Develop New MGCS Tank to Replace Leopard & Leclerc MBTs
In a landmark defense agreement, France and Germany have paved the way for the future of military technology with a breakthrough in the development...