Defense News Army 2024
Germany Establishes Permanent Military Forces in Lithuania for First Time Since WWII
Announced in 2023, Germany has for the first time since World War II permanently deployed soldiers outside its borders. On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, ...
Germany Strengthens Support for Ukraine with New Batch of Military Equipment
On April 10, 2024, Germany announced a new batch of military support for Ukraine, reinforcing its commitment to Kyiv in the conflict against Russia...
French Army Develops the BA2D Able to Detect and Neutralize FPV Drones
A non-commissioned officer from the 54th Signals Regiment has developed a device aimed at detecting and neutralizing First Person View (FPV) drones...
Lithuania to sign agreement with Rheinmettal for production of 155mm artillery shells
Lithuania is set to sign agreements with Rheinmetall for the establishment of a 155 mm artillery munitions factory within its territory. These agre...
Belgian firm John Cockerill Defense to supply BV-206 Ambulance all-terrain vehicles to Ukraine
On April 9, 2024, the media L'Echo reported that the Belgian company John Cockerill Defense had won a contract to supply "several dozen" transforme...
China unveils its new CH-3D Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
The CH-3D Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has made its first public appearance, signaling a significant advancement in drone technology and p...
Dutch company Defenture delivers four AGF 2 reconnaissance vehicles to German Special Forces
According to Soldat und Technik on April 9, 2024, the German Army has recently received four new AGF 2 reconnaissance and combat vehicles from the ...
ACACIA Project Offers Groundbreaking Field Computing Aid for French Army
Initiated by Chief Warrant Officer Louis of the 54th Signals Regiment, the ACACIA project (Assistance for Combatants in Computing and Acquisition) ...
US Announces Acceleration of Patriot PAC-3 Missile Production
Amid increasing missile use in Ukraine and the Middle East, production of Patriot missile system components has significantly increased. This surge...
U.S. Air Force Announces Test of AI-Piloted Fighter Jet
On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Air Force declared its plan to integrate over 1,000 autonomous drones, highlighting a significant shift in military stra...
Hughes and General Atomics Partner to Enhance Communications for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Drone
On April 9, 2024, Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced it has been awarded a production contract by General Atomics Aeronautical ...
Malaysian Peacekeepers Transition to PANTHERA 4x4 Armored Vehicles in Lebanon
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has bolstered its operational capabilities in Lebanon by acquiring 20 PANTHERA 4x4 armored vehicles. Valued at RM...
US Approves Sale of HAWK Phase III Air Defense System to Ukraine
The State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to the Government of Ukraine for the support of the HAWK Phase III missile syst...
China set to deploy Nex-Gen H-20 Stealth Bomber into Active Duty to Counter US
In March 2024, Chinese Air Force Deputy Commander Wang Wei confirmed that the H-20, a new stealth strategic bomber with long-range strategic strike...
Kongsberg Defence Australia Enhances Local Defense Capabilities
Kongsberg Defence Australia, a subsidiary of the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace group, is stepping up its production activities in Austr...
Russia plans to deploy new 2S38 Derivatsya anti-aircraft gun system to Ukraine
Following the director of the Russian defense industry conglomerate, Rostec, newly commissioned vehicles are going to be sent to the front lines. T...
British MoD Intel Reports Economic Sanctions Severely Impact Russian Missile Production
Citing information published by the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) Intelligence Services on April 9, 2024, economic sanctions imposed on Russia ...
US delivers AK-47 assault rifles and RPG-7 rocket launchers to Ukraine
The United States government has announced the transfer of an important stockpile of weapons and ammunition to the Ukrainian armed forces. This tra...
Germany to purchase up to 900 Fuchs 6x6 armored personnel carriers
According to Bloomberg on April 8, 2024, Germany's government is set to initiate military investments of up to €7 billion ($7.6 billion). This plan...
Boeing conducts first flight with its new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter
On April 8, 2024, the American Company Boeing Defense announced via a tweet the first flight of the CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter. Although th...