Defense News Army 2024
Philippines Requests Acquisition of Phased-Out Japanese Air Defense Missile Systems
Former Japanese Defense Minister Onodera Itsunori confirmed that the Philippines has formally requested the sale or transfer of Japanese-made air d...
US Deploys Military Equipment to Restore Order in Haiti
On July 8, 2024, two C17 Globemaster cargo planes from the US Air Force delivered several MaxxPro armored vehicles, along with two Humvees and seve...
Philippines Ramps Up Defense Efforts Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines has announced an increase in defense spending and is seeking support from the private sector to strengthen its territorial claims i...
Japan and Philippines Sign a Historic Defense Pact
Japan and the Philippines signed a major defense pact on Monday, July 8, 2024, allowing the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exerci...
Breaking News: Iran Boosts Domestic Drone and Missile Production Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
According to the Institute for the Study of War, Iran is ramping up its domestic drone and missile production capabilities, potentially enhancing i...
Moroccan-US Defense Partnership Strengthens with Acquisition of Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
Morocco has finalized an agreement with the United States for the purchase of ATACMS missiles, as announced by the U.S. Department of Defense. The ...
Russia Begins Deliveries of Specialized Stena Vehicles
The Kalashnikov Concern has started delivering its specialized "Stena" vehicles. The first "Stena" vehicle was manufactured in the special machiner...
Elbit Systems to Supply Precision Shells for Philippine Army's M125A2 Mortar Carriers equipped with Cardom 120mm mortar systems
Elbit System Land has won a contract to supply 120mm precision-guided mortar shells to the Philippine Army. According to MaxDefense Philippines, th...
Poland Announces Major Overhaul of Belarus Border Military Operations
According to Defence 24, Poland has announced a major overhaul of its border military operations. Starting August 1, the "Bezpieczne Podlasie" oper...
Canada Set to Announce Plan to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target
Canada is poised to unveil its strategy to meet NATO's defense spending target of 2% of GDP, according to senior government sources. This announcem...
Will the United States adopt Ukraine's FrankenSAMs for its national air defense?
On July 8, 2024, the Senate Armed Services Committee proposed that the U.S. Air Force consider adapting the FrankenSAM air defense system, initiall...
Russian Engineers Unlock Secrets of Cutting-Edge Storm Shadow Scalp Missile
Following a report by the Army Recognition editorial team on July 9, 2024, concerning the study of the US ATACMS missile, Russian specialists have ...
Northrop Grumman Begins Construction of Revolutionary XRQ-73 Hybrid Electric Aerial Drone
On July 10, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the design and construction of a groundbreaking new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) under th...
Is BAE Systems' AMPV Ready for International Export?
BAE Systems, during the latest Eurosatory trade show, showcased an enhanced version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) 30mm Prototype, als...
Finland Provides 24th Military Aid Package to Ukraine
On June 28, 2024, Finland announced its 24th military aid package to Ukraine, valued at €159 million, according to the Finnish Ministry of Defense....
Russia develops a new UMPK gliding module to improve the accuracy of the FAB-3000 bomb in Ukraine
On July 8, 2024, Military Informant reported that a new Unified Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK) is being developed for the Russian FAB-3000 bo...
Ukraine to receive 9 additional air defense systems from NATO countries
On July 9, 2024, President Joe Biden made a significant announcement during his remarks at the 75th anniversary of NATO, held at the Andrew W. Mell...
Italy Delivers Second SAMP/T Air Defence System to Ukraine Under German-Led Initiative
Germany's Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, announced on July 9, 2024, at the NATO anniversary summit in Washington that Italy has supplied a S...
UK Confirms Ukraine's Power to Strike Storm Shadow Missiles in Russian Territory
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its stance on the autonomous use of Storm Shadow missiles provided to Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Speaking t...
Romania becomes 10th country to purchase the South Korean K9 Thunder howitzer in $1 Billion Deal
On July 9, 2024, the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence valued at approximately...