Defense News Army 2024
Northrop Grumman Begins Construction of Revolutionary XRQ-73 Hybrid Electric Aerial Drone
On July 10, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation announced the design and construction of a groundbreaking new uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) under th...
Is BAE Systems' AMPV Ready for International Export?
BAE Systems, during the latest Eurosatory trade show, showcased an enhanced version of its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) 30mm Prototype, als...
Finland Provides 24th Military Aid Package to Ukraine
On June 28, 2024, Finland announced its 24th military aid package to Ukraine, valued at €159 million, according to the Finnish Ministry of Defense....
Russia develops a new UMPK gliding module to improve the accuracy of the FAB-3000 bomb in Ukraine
On July 8, 2024, Military Informant reported that a new Unified Gliding and Correction Module (UMPK) is being developed for the Russian FAB-3000 bo...
Ukraine to receive 9 additional air defense systems from NATO countries
On July 9, 2024, President Joe Biden made a significant announcement during his remarks at the 75th anniversary of NATO, held at the Andrew W. Mell...
Italy Delivers Second SAMP/T Air Defence System to Ukraine Under German-Led Initiative
Germany's Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, announced on July 9, 2024, at the NATO anniversary summit in Washington that Italy has supplied a S...
UK Confirms Ukraine's Power to Strike Storm Shadow Missiles in Russian Territory
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its stance on the autonomous use of Storm Shadow missiles provided to Ukraine, according to Bloomberg. Speaking t...
Romania becomes 10th country to purchase the South Korean K9 Thunder howitzer in $1 Billion Deal
On July 9, 2024, the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace signed a contract with the Romanian Ministry of National Defence valued at approximately...
US Army Rethinks and Revolutionizes Stryker Availability
In a context where large-scale combat operations are becoming more frequent, the US Army recognizes the inadequacy of its current equipment availab...
US Army Awards Oshkosh Defense Major Contract for Heavy Tactical Vehicles
On July 8, 2024, Oshkosh Corporation, through its subsidiary Oshkosh Defense, enhanced its leading position in the defense sector by securing a sig...
US Launches Minotaur I Rocket Equipped with Mk21A Reentry Vehicle
On June 17, 2024, at 11:01 PM, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California witnessed the successful launch of a Minotaur I rocket carrying an unarmed...
Sudanese rebels capture Chinese WS-1B and North Korean BM-11 rocket launchers from the Sudanese Armed Forces
On July 8, 2024, War Noir reported that the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) released a video showcasing captured vehicles and rocket launchers ...
Oman Deploys Turkish PARS III 8X8 Armored Vehicles in Military Drill for the First Time
On July 4, 2024, the Omani Armed Forces conducted a joint military exercise incorporating various internal security components, marking the debut d...
South Korea eyes Polish Warmate loitering munition used in Ukraine
Since June 2024, South Korea has been studying the possibility of buying Warmate loitering munitions from Poland to strengthen its defense capabili...
Belgium Officially Joins French Combat Engineering Vehicle Project
Belgium announced its official participation in the French Combat Engineering Vehicle (Engin du Génie de Combat EGC) project at Eurosatory on June ...
Russia Gains Access to American ATACMS Missile Technology Through Debris Recovery in Ukraine
Recently, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its forces have recovered debris from an American ATACMS missile. This recovery aims to ai...
US Army 82nd Airborne Division Begins Operational Testing of New M10 Booker 105mm Combat Vehicles
On July 9, 2024, the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division started military operational testing and evaluation of the M10 Booker, a new 105mm tracked ...
Turkish Roketsan's Nex-Gen ÇAKIR Cruise Missile Enters Mass Production
The Spanish newspaper Defensa.com reported on July 9, 2024, that the ÇAKIR cruise missile, developed by the Turkish company Roketsan, has begun mas...
Argentina Expresses Support for Ukraine and Prepares to Send Weapons
During a congress of right-wing forces in Latin America, held in Brazil, a representative of the Argentine government announced this major decision...
Hanwha Systems from South Korea to Supply MFR Advanced Air Defense Radar to Saudi Arabia
On July 9, 2024, South Korean Defense Company Hanwha Systems, led by CEO Sung-Chul Eoh, announced a significant contract to supply Multi-Function R...