Defense News Army 2024
US Army's M-SHORAD System Renamed and Its Quantity Potentially Increased from 312 to 361
The U.S. Army celebrates its 249th anniversary, marking the occasion by officially renaming its short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to "Serge...
Paramount Unveils Latest Version of Its Next-Generation Mbombe 6 Infantry Combat Vehicle
On June 27, 2024, the South African company, Paramount, announced several updates to its next-generation Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), the Mbombe ...
GDELS Unveils Cutting-Edge Pandur EVO 120mm Self-Propelled Mortar Carrier
At Eurosatory 2024, a defense exhibition in Paris, France, GDELS (General Dynamics European Land Systems) unveiled a new Pandur EVO version configu...
Moving House new camo for Ukrainian vehicle ?
A video taken in Ukraine has leaked on social media, showing an impressive camouflage deception. A military vehicle is disguised as a house. The ho...
Ecuador Modernizes Its Artillery Capabilities with BM-21 Grad Rocket Launcher Mounted on Modern 6x6 Kamaz PTC 43118 Combat Vehicle
According to an article dated June 27, 2024, published by the Spanish newspaper Indodefensa, the Ecuadorian army recently conducted firing exercise...
Uganda Begins Local Production of Tornado 4x4 Armored Vehicles in Collaboration with Streit Group
Uganda has started local production of the Tornado 4x4 wheeled armored vehicle, thanks to a partnership with UAE-based Streit Group. According to i...
Russia Unveils Tests of Impulse-M Combat Unmanned Ground Vehicle
On June 21, 2024, Rostec, in collaboration with the company "Gumich," unveiled the tests of their new versatile tracked robotic platform called "Im...
Bolivia Crisis: How MEGA-Army App Identifies Vehicles Used During the Failed Coup Attempt
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Bolivia experienced a failed coup attempt. Amidst the unsettling presence of armed soldiers and armored vehicles at th...
Vietnam Tests Smaller Version of VCM-B Coastal Anti-ship Missile System
At the beginning of June, local media reported that Vietnam had activated Brigade 679 of Naval Region 1, part of the Vietnam People's Navy. This br...
Italian company IDV will lead €20 Million Archytas project to strengthen European AI capabilities
On June 27, 2024, the Italian company IDV was awarded four research and development projects within the European Defence Fund (EDF), financed by th...
Guardiaris consortium present new Non-lethal system against Aircraft
Carboteh, a subsidiary of the Slovenian simulation specialist Guardiaris, presented an enhanced variant of the BANS air defense weapon system at th...
France Develops High-Precision Guided Katana 155mm Shell to Enhance Artillery Capabilities by 2026
France is poised to enhance its artillery capabilities with the development of Katana, a high-precision guided 155 mm shell. Led by KNDS France, th...
Baltics countries and Poland building fortress Europe amid Russian threat
Poland and the Baltic states have proposed constructing a defense line along the border with Russia and Belarus. They have sent a letter to this ef...
US DoD and Lockheed Martin Confirm Contract Modification to Increase Production of Extended Range GMLRS Missiles
On June 25, 2024, Lockheed Martin confirmed that the recent contract modification announced in May 2024 marks the commencement of production for th...
Ukraine release picture of French beloved Amx 10RCR serving with 37 marine infantry Brigade
The 37th Ukrainian Marine Infantry Brigade has released photos of the highly regarded French-made AMX 10 RC. This is the first sighting in a year s...
IDDEA Unveils Mega-Army App at Eurosatory 2024, Revolutionizing Defense Technology
Andenne, Belgium, June 26, 2024 – At Eurosatory 2024, the MEGA-Army team of experts showcased their revolutionary application designed to improve m...
Latvia's Valmiera Plant Set to Deliver First Patria 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier in Coming Weeks
The first Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier (APC) is set to roll off the assembly line at the newly inaugurated Valmiera plant in Latvia in the ...
Ukraine Uses Upgraded M270 Launchers for ATACMS Missiles to target Russia
On June 25, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces released a video showcasing their M270 rocket launchers modified to accommodate American ATACMS tactic...
United States Sells $360 Million Worth of Drones and Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
Taiwan has expressed its satisfaction with the announcement by the United States regarding the sale of drones and military equipment worth $360 mil...
Germany to buy 500 new Gen US STINGER MANPADS
The Bundestag's Budget Committee approved today the purchase of approximately 500 Stinger guided missiles from the United States. The procurement w...