Defense News Army 2024
Italy Commits to Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defense Capabilities with SAMP/T Systems
Italy has decided to enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities. Defense Minister Guido Crosetto appeared before the intelligence committee to disc...
Norway Orders Advanced NASAMS Air Defence Missile Systems
According to information released by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace on June 28, 2024, the Norway has ordered new NASAMS air defense systems from Kon...
Patria Demonstrates New FAMOUS All-Terrain Tracked Vehicle Maneuvering in Snowy Finnish Forests
On June 28, 2024, a video released on social media showcased for the first time the new FAMOUS (Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armoured Systems) AT...
Serbia Continues to Purchase Chinese Equipment with Acquisition of HQ-17AE Air Defense Missile Systems
According to a post published by the Serbian Journalist Peter Voinovich on his X account on June 27, 2024, the Serbian Armed Forces have taken deli...
Polish Army to Enhance Strike Capabilities with Advanced GLADIUS Reconnaissance Drone System
On June 27, 2024, the Polish WB Group released an image of the advanced GLADIUS system, which will soon be delivered to the Polish Army, enhancing ...
US and Israel Discuss Transferring Patriot Air Defense Systems to Ukraine
In ongoing discussions reported by CNN on June 27, 2024, the United States, Israel, and Ukraine are considering transferring Patriot air defense sy...
Italian Army reaches 150 Centauro II anti-tank vehicles with a new delivery of 28 units
On June 27, 2024, the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium signed a contract with the Italian Secretariat of Defence (Segredifesa) Land Armaments Directorat...
Russian forces begin deployment of heavily armed Baba Yaga drones for munitions drops
In southern Donetsk, the introduction of heavy industrial drones into military operations signifies a significant shift in tactical approaches. Rus...
US Army Begins Operational Testing of New M10 Booker Fire Support Combat Vehicle at Ft. Liberty
The U.S. Army will begin rigorous operational testing of the new M10 Booker fire support tracked combat vehicle over the next three months at Ft. L...
US Marines Conduct Drone Tracking Exercise with Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar mounted on Humvee
On April 4, 2024, High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) from the US Marine Corps, equipped with the Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (...
47 US M1A1 Abrams tanks arrive in Poland in response to Russian actions in Ukraine
On June 27, 2024, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced the completion of the delivery of 116 M1A1 Abrams tanks, finalized a year ...
Ukrainian Forces Use 203mm US Ammunition with Russian 2S7 Self-Propelled Howitzer
Recent images shared on social media by the Ukrainian government show Ukrainian forces using Russian equipment with American ammunition. This somew...
Taiwan Unveils New D2 Fire Support Armored Vehicle with 105mm Cannon to Counter Chinese Tanks
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the new D2 prototype, a state-of-the-art 8x8 armored vehicle designed to enhance Taiwan's a...
BAE Systems Expands European Defense Ties with Tatra for BvS10 Armoured Vehicle Production
BAE Systems, a leading European defense industry player, has enhanced its cooperation with Tatra Defence Vehicle (TDV), a member of the Czechoslova...
KNDS Aims to Establish Itself as Leading European Supplier of Unmanned Ground Vehicles
KNDS, a leading Franco-German company in the defense sector, announced on June 21, 2024, its intention to become the principal European supplier of...
US Army Awards Lockheed Martin Major HIMARS Production Contract
In June 2024, Lockheed Martin secured two important contractual actions from the U.S. Army, totaling $2.8 billion, for the delivery of up to 311 Hi...
Rheinmetall's new Ermine tactical vehicles promise a 1,000 km range for Dutch Army
At the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition, Rheinmetall introduced its new Ermine family of lightweight tactical vehicles. This family represents a new gene...
German Army to Receive 500 Modern FIM-92K Stinger Missiles MANPADS through NATO Support
On June 28, 2024, the Bundestag's budget committee approved a significant order of 500 Stinger missiles from the United States. This acquisition, c...
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 ...