Defense News Army 2024
US Deploys M142 HIMARS Rocket Launchers in Southern Command Area for First Time
The United States Army deployed the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) to the U.S. Southern Command’s area of operations for the f...
US Army Advances Combat Readiness with New Radio Communication Training
To modernize its combat capabilities, the U.S. Army hosted a two-day training event on August 28-29, 2024, focused on familiarizing Soldiers with n...
Allen-Vanguard Secures Major Order for SCORPION ECM Systems from NATO Ally
Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in providing customized solutions to counter radio frequency (RF)-based terrorist threats, has announced a signific...
US Army eyes deployment of Typhon mid-range missile system to Japan for joint exercises
As reported by The Japan Times on September 7, 2024, the United States has shown interest in deploying a Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system ...
Oracle and Anduril Industries Partner to Deliver AI-Powered Defense Solutions from Datacenter to Tactical Edge
On September 10, 2024, Oracle and Anduril Industries are joining forces to bring Anduril's open and extensible software platform, Lattice, to Oracl...
Australian Army Receives First M1A2 SEP V3 Tanks in Major Modernization Step
The Australian Army has officially taken delivery of its first M1A2 SEP V3 main battle tanks, marking a significant step in the modernization of it...
Kalashnikov to Release Civilian Batch of AK-12 Mock-Ups for First Time
JSC Concern Kalashnikov has announced its plan to release the first large-scale batch of mass-dimensional mock-ups (MMG) of the AK-12 assault rifle...
Leonardo DRS Delivers Advanced C5I Systems to Australian Army's Heavy Tracked Combat Vehicles
On September 10, 2024, Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced the early delivery of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber-Defense and Intelligen...
Royal Thai Army Evaluates D11A MLRS Inspired by Israel's PULS System
The Defense Technology Institute of Thailand (DTI) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) conducted a series of tests and evaluations of the prototype of th...
BAE Systems Australia pioneers the future of warfare with new ATLAS CCV UGV
On September 11, 2024, BAE Systems Australia presented a new uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) called the Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLA...
Chilean Investigative Police Strengthen Arsenal with Acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 Pistols
The Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) has initiated a weapons renewal program with the acquisition of 1,200 Glock Gen5 pistols in 9x19 mm caliber....
USMC to receive Teledyne Rogue 1 loitering munition to strengthen its deployed units
The United States Marine Corps plans to expand the combat capabilities of rifle units through the development and adoption of lightweight munitions...
Norway pledges €47.9 Million in drones and air defense systems for Ukraine
On September 3, 2024, Norway announced a new contribution to Ukraine, allocating NOK 570 million (€47.9 million) for drones and air defense systems...
North Korea Unveils New Transporter Potentially Linked to New Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
North Korea recently revealed a new 12-axle transporter-erector-launcher (TEL), marking a significant advancement in its military capabilities. Thi...
Serbian Special Forces Conduct Tactical Exercise Drina 2024
In a demonstration of military precision and readiness, the Serbian Special Forces recently conducted a multi-day tactical exercise, "Drina 2024," ...
Spain to deliver 15 dual-use radar systems to Polish Air Force
On September 4, 2024, during the MSPO 2024 exhibition, the Spanish company Indra Sistemas signed a contract with Poland to deliver up to 15 transpo...
Launch of Joint India-US Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2024 with Enhanced Counterterrorism Capabilities
On September 9, 2024, India and the United States officially began their annual joint military exercise, "Yudh Abhyas 2024," at the Foreign Trainin...
China Adopts FPV Drones Armed with QBZ-95 Assault Rifles
Recent reports on Chinese social media have unveiled an innovative use of FPV (first-person view) drones equipped with QBZ-95 assault rifles by the...
Arrival of US MaxxPro MRAP Armored Vehicles Boosts Anti-Gang Efforts in Haiti
The deployment of nearly 20 armored military vehicles from the United States, specifically MaxxPro MRAPs, is expected to significantly enhance the ...