Defense News Army 2024
Ukraine develops a Bohdana-B 155mm towed howitzer to strengthen artillery capabilities
According to Ukrayinska Pravda on July 28, 2024, Ukraine is actively developing a towed version of the 155mm Bohdana self-propelled howitzer. This ...
German Army Awards Major Contract to KNDS for Fennek Reconnaissance Vehicle Modernization
On July 25, 2024, the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) announced the awarding of a major contract to KNDS Deutschland for the modernization of thei...
Russia Continues to Strengthen its Army in Ukraine with Delivery of New Batch of BMD-4M and BMP-3
Kurganmashzavod, part of the High-Precision Systems holding under the Russian state corporation Rostec, has delivered a new batch of BMD-4M airborn...
Poland to Receive US LTAMDS Radars for Air and Missile Defense
Poland is set to significantly enhance its air and missile defense capabilities with the acquisition of next-generation LTAMDS radars. The Pentagon...
Rheinmetall Wins Major Contract with Spanish Armed Forces for Propellant Charge Modules
Rheinmetall signed a framework agreement with the Spanish Army on August 1, 2024, to supply approximately half a million modular propellant charge ...
Germany Plans to Supply Norway's New NOMADS Air Defense System to Ukraine
In June 2024, Norwegian company Kongsberg unveiled its new short-range mobile air defense system (M-SHORAD), the NOMADS (National Maneuver Air Defe...
China Sees US Mid-Range Capability MRC missile system deployment in Philippines as a threat
China issued a stern warning to the Philippine government on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, regarding the deployment of the United States' Mid-Range Cap...
Netherlands Considering Purchase of 18 New Norwegian NOMADS Air Defense Systems
A recent report has revealed that the Dutch armed forces are showing increasing interest in acquiring the NOMADS mobile short-range air defense sys...
US Army Special Operations Orders Two More MH-47G Block II Chinook Transport Helicopters
In June 2024, the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $115 million contract to produce two addition...
Russian new Iskander-1000 ballistic missile threatens Ukrainian F-16s and half of Europe
On June 28, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia might begin the production and deployment of medium- and shorter-range missil...
Pentagon Deemed Insufficient Against Threats from China and Russia
A recent report by the Commission on the National Defense Strategy, published on July 16, 2024, revealed significant gaps in the Pentagon's current...
Iran Launches its New Locally-Made Azarakhsh Mobile Air Defense Missile System
Iran has made a significant advancement in its military capabilities with the development of the Azarakhsh (Thunderbolt), a state-of-the-art short-...
Netherlands Deploys New Groundmaster Alpha Radar Temporarily
On August 1, 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced that a new radar system in Nieuw Milligen is now monitoring Dutch airspace. The GM400 Al...
Indian Army to Receive Additional 100 South Korean K9 Vajra Self-Propelled Howitzers
According to an article published by the Indian newspaper DNA on June 13, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Ministry of Defense hav...
China Prepares for High-Altitude Conflict with Live-Firing Drill of Type 625 SPAAG Vehicles
On July 20, 2024, the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) conducted a live-firing drill involving a Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) batt...
Czech Republic to receive new Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany
On July 31, 2024, the Czech Republic announced that it will receive additional Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany. The Ministry of Defense will acquire...
Russia Showcases New Miniature Missiles for Pantsyr at Fleet-2024 Exhibition
Rostec displayed a range of defense products at the International Maritime Defence Show in Kronstadt, held from June 19 to 23. A key highlight was ...
US RQ-4 Global Hawk Spotted Near Coast of Crimea Supplying Information to Ukrainian Forces
According to information published on July 31, 2024, by the Russian media outlet "Top War," the US strategic reconnaissance drone RQ-4 Global Hawk,...
Belgium AI App MEGA-Army Could Transform US Army Soldiers' Training and Intelligence
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of modern warfare, the need for real-time intelligence and rapid decision-making has never been more ...
NATO Allies Train Ukrainian Troops on Leopard 2A4 Tanks in Poland
Ukrainian tank crews are receiving essential training on the Leopard 2A4 main battle tank at a military training facility in Poland. Instructors fr...