Defense News Army 2024
John Cockerill Defense Unveils Advanced Cockerill 1030 Weapon Station with Counter-Drone Solution
In a significant advancement in defense technology, John Cockerill Defense, the renowned Belgian defense Company, has taken the wraps off its lates...
India secures aerospace contracts for MiG-29 aircraft engines and BrahMos missiles
In a significant move toward self-reliance in defense under the "Aatmanirbharta in Defence" initiative and to further promote the Make-in-India pro...
France plans to increase deployment in Romania with 37 Leclerc tanks
In response to escalating tensions following the onset of the war in Ukraine, France, in accordance with decisions made within NATO, has taken comm...
US soldiers show readiness for Arctic warfare exercise Arctic Edge 24
Arctic Edge (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military's capabilities in extreme cold weather,...
Chinese military presence around Taiwan intensifies with more aircraft and vessels
The Taiwanese military has observed a significant increase in Chinese military activity around the island, with 21 combat aircraft and six naval ve...
Finland joins international military exercise for first time as NATO member
From 4 to 15 March 2024, Finland embarked on Nordic Response 24, its first international military exercise under NATO. Led by Norway, this military...
Nexter's KNDS VBCI Mk II Set to Revolutionize Qatar's Infantry with Latest French Defense Technologies
In a significant move to modernize the Qatar Armed Forces, French Company Nexter, part of KNDS, has presented its state-of-the-art VBCI Mlk II (Veh...
UK Bovington Tank Museum mobilizes its Historic Arsenal to Produce Tank Tracks for Ukraine
Based on a report from the BBC on March 6, 2024, the British Tank Museum located in Bovington, Dorset, collaborated with Cook Defence Systems, a UK...
Hensoldt supplies panoramic vision system for RCH self-propelled howitzer
Hensoldt, a leader in sensor solutions, has finalized a sale of its panoramic vision system SETAS (See Through Armour System) to KNDS, a major defe...
GDLS introduces next-generation LAV 700 Desert Viper APC at DIMDEX 2024
At the DIMDEX 2024 exhibition, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is presenting the LAV 700 Desert Viper armored personnel carrier (APC). This ve...
Argentina tests CP-30 Multiple Launch Rocket System with Pampero 105 mm rockets
The Argentine Army tested the CP-30 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) with Pampero rockets during the Escuela de Fuego II exercise at Salinas de...
US Marine Corps proceeds with second test flight of XQ-58A Valkyrie drone
On February 23, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, the Marine Corps conducted the second test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie, a tactical unma...
Dassault Aviation targets three Rafale Fighter per month by 2024 end
Dassault Aviation unveiled its financial results on March 6, 2024, marked by sustained growth for the year 2023. By the end of 2024, Dassault Aviat...
Dimdex 2024: China eyes Qatari defense market with third-gen VT4/MBT-3000 tank
During the DIMDEX 2024 expo, taking place from March 4th to 6th and featuring Army Recognition as the official media partner, China significantly h...
China promotes new CM-501GA lightweight multi-purpose missile at DIMDEX 2024
At the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) in Qatar, the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (...
Thailand plans to acquire two additional Chinese SR4 MLRS rocket launchers
The Royal Thai Army has announced its intention to acquire two additional Norinco SR4 122mm self-propelled multiple rocket launchers to achieve ful...
China's 2024 Defense Budget Increased to $222 Billion World’s Second-Highest Behind United States
China on March 05, 2024, announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, which is already the world’s second-highest behind the United States at $...
DIMDEX 2024: China’s OW5- A50 air defense laser weapon system sets new standards for modern air defense
In a significant advancement towards the modernization of air defense capabilities, the OW5-A50 air defense laser weapon system, presented by China...
John Cockerill Defense Unveils Its New Anti-Drone System for i-X Stealth Combat Vehicle
Doha, Qatar, March 5, 2024 – In a significant leap forward for military defense technology, Belgian Defense Company John Cockerill Defense unveils ...
Russia launches local mass production of Iranian Shahed loitering munitions
On March 5, 2023, a new video shared on Russian military channels on Telegram (@СОЛОВЬЁВ) claims to showcase the mass production of Shahed att...