Defense News Army 2024
Almost 100 Krab Self-Propelled Howitzers for Polish Armed Forces
Poland is preparing for major advancements in its defense industry as negotiations for new contracts continue. Krzysztof Trofiniak, President of th...
Hanwha Aerospace's K9 Thunder successfully tests US M982 Excalibur 155mm precision shells in Arizona
On August 6, 2024, Hanwha Aerospace announced that the K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer had successfully demonstrated interoperability with...
Hanwha Aerospace and Cendana Auto Partner to Upgrade Malaysian K200 IFV’s
South Korea's defense giant, Hanwha Aerospace, has partnered with Malaysian special vehicle manufacturer Cendana Auto to undertake a significant mo...
Russia Announces New Anti-Drone Equipped T-80BVM Tanks for Deployment in Ukraine
In a recent video published on a Russian social network, Russia announced the delivery of a new version of the T-80BVM main battle tank. This upgra...
MEGA-Army App Offers Real-Time Military Equipment Identification Tool for Journalists
In the ever-changing landscape of military technology, staying informed about the latest advancements is crucial for defense journalists. The MEGA-...
US Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program Enters Next Major Phase of Development
The U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift program has made significant progress as the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program moves into a c...
Analyzing Iranian Air Defense Systems and Their Threats to Israeli Aircraft
With the recent increase in tensions between Iran and Israel, the Army Recognition editorial team provides a comprehensive analysis of Iran's moder...
Elbit Systems Secures $130 Million Contract for Iron Fist APS with BAE Systems
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on August 8, 2024, the award of a $130 million contract to supply Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to BAE Sys...
Ukraine to receive first KF41 Lynx IFV from Germany by December 2024
On August 8, 2024, Rheinmetall announced that the first KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) would be delivered to Ukraine by the end of the y...
Chilean Army conducts key artillery exercise with Israeli LAR-160 MLRS
On August 7, 2024, the Ejército de Chile's Artillery Group No. 6 “Dolores” carried out a live ammunition drill to evaluate the tactical and technic...
US Military Deploys Armed Robot Dogs in Anti-Drone Training
The U.S. Army is exploring new anti-drone capabilities, including using armed robot dogs to protect friendly forces from aerial threats. A robot do...
Ecuadorian Army receives 51 new David 4x4 and Mbombe 6 6x6 armored vehicles
On August 7, 2024, in Portoviejo, at the 3rd Manabí Mechanized Cavalry Brigade base, the Ecuadorian Army received 45 David 4x4 and six Mbombe 6 6x6...
China Supplies WMA301 105mm Assault Gun Vehicles to Equatorial Guinea Amid Unreported Deliveries
According to recent pictures posted on the X social network, the armed forces of Equatorial Guinea are now equipped with Chinese-made WMA301 Wheele...
Rostec Unveils Advanced Anti-Drone System with Precision Detection
Rostec's Ruselectronics holding company has introduced the latest in anti-drone technology, the SERP-VS6D automated electronic countermeasure syste...
US Marine Corps orders 5,000 SoloPack II batteries and $1.5M in cables from Galvion
On August 7, 2024, Galvion, a provider of integrated power and data management solutions, received significant orders from the United States Marine...
Northrop Grumman's CBAD to Counter Cruise Missiles and UAS Threats
Northrop Grumman has announced the development of a new Cannon-Based Air Defense (CBAD) system, designed to address the growing threat of large-sca...
Kalashnikov and Russia Deliver New Shipment of 2023 Model AK-12 Assault Rifles
Kalashnikov Concern has delivered an advanced batch of 2023 model AK-12 assault rifles to its customers ahead of schedule. The company has already ...
Iran Deploys New 9-Dey Air Defense Missile System to Counter US and Israeli Aerial Threats
The Iranian defense forces are ready to deploy their latest generation of air defense systems, including the 9-Dey, a new type of surface-to-air mi...
Breaking News: Iran Requests Air Defense Systems from Russia Amid Possible War with Israel
Iranian officials have requested advanced air defense missile systems from Russia as the nation prepares for potential conflict with Israel. This r...
NATO Announces Major Contract for Patriot GEM-T Missiles to Replenish German Air Defense Inventory
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) announced on August 6, 2024, a new contract for the procurement of additional Patriot Guidance Enhan...