Defense News Army 2024
Argentina to reinforce Antarctic operations with US Basler BT-67 aircraft
On April 18, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Argentina for an unspecified number of B...
Greece Considers Acquisition of Israeli Iron Dome Air Defense System
In a statement made on April 17, 2024, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias revived discussions about enhancing Greece's air defense capabilities, ...
Israel's BlueBird to Establish Drone Manufacturing in Morocco
Israel and Morocco are expanding their defense cooperation with the opening of a new drone production facility by BlueBird Aero Systems in Morocco....
Russia Ramps Up Production of T-80BVM Tanks Amidst Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
On April 19, 2024, Uralvagonzavod, Russia's premier manufacturer of main battle tanks and a key player in the nation's defense sector, showcased it...
Ukrainian defense industry receives international funds for development
Denmark has become the first country to buy weapons and equipment for Ukraine's Armed Forces from a domestic manufacturer as part of a military aid...
Ukrainian soldiers train in Spain to operate the Patriot air defense system before delivery
Ukrainian maintainers are training in Spain for the upkeep and operation of Patriot missile systems. Spain recently acquired its first American ant...
UK Confirms Iran & North Korea Delivered Weapons and Ammunition to Russia for Ukraine War
On April 12, 2024, the British Government disclosed that Russia had breached UN resolutions by obtaining weapons from North Korea and Iran, which a...
British company DCE introduces new X3 Robotic Vehicle
Digital Concepts Engineering (DCE) has recently launched the X3, a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that has evolved from its predecessor, the X2....
US highlights M10 Booker Fire Support Vehicle during Dedication Ceremony
On April 18, 2024, the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland hosted the dedication ceremony for the M10 Booker. This event not only highlighted the l...
Could Spain provide its old US M60 tanks to Ukraine?
As reported by Libertad Digital on April 15, 2024, Spain has surprisingly canceled the sale of surplus M60 battle tanks, previously announced as us...
Chinese WZ-7 High-Altitude Reconnaissance Drone Spotted for First Time Near Philippines
On April 18, 2024, the People's Liberation Army's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone was spotted for the first time flying over the South China Sea near the...
Germany Requests NATO to Deliver 6 Additional Patriot Systems to Ukraine
On April 18, during an extraordinary European Council summit in Brussels, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed hope that NATO could provide six ...
US Purchases Switchblade 300 Loitering Munition for Marine Corps
According to a press release, dated April 18, 2024, AeroVironment announced that its Switchblade 300 Block 20 loitering munition system will equip ...
Ukraine intercepts Russian Kh-22 cruise missile for the first time
The Ukrainian Air Force, led by Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, announced via social media that they have successfully intercepted Russian Kh-22 missil...
British Army Close to Receiving Europe's Most Powerful Main Battle Tank the Challenger 3
The British Army is close to receiving the new Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), according to information published by the British Ministry of...
Ukraine to Commission 10 Bohdana 155mm Self-Propelled Howitzers This Month
On April 18, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the Ukrainian defense industry plans to commission 10 2S22 Bohdana 155mm ...
German Vice chancellor announces New IRIS-T SLM air defense systems delivery in Ukraine
The German Vice Chancellor Habeck is currently visiting Kyiv, accompanied by numerous German industrialists including Helmut Rauch, CEO of Diehl De...
Arrival of US B-1B Bombers in Türkiye for Training Missions
On April 15, 2024, the US Air Force reported that two B-1B Lancer bombers, originating from Morón Air Base in Spain, arrived at Incirlik Air Base i...
Russia Develops New Ground Robotic Systems UGVs for Rapid Deployment in Ukraine
Amidst the intense conflict in Ukraine, robotic systems have emerged as vital assets on the battlefield, prompting Russian engineers to continue in...
China converts Type 59 Main Battle Tank into new Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle
According to a Reddit post published on April 15, 2024, China recently developed a new heavy infantry fighting vehicle (HIFV) based on the Type 59 ...