Defense News Army 2024
Chaiseri Showcases 8x8 Armored Amphibious Vehicle for Thai Marines at Navy Research 2024
On July 31, 2024, the Royal Thai Navy Auditorium in Bangkok Yai was the venue for the Navy Research 2024 exhibition, a major event organized by the...
Bulgaria Seeks to Acquire IRIS-T Missile Systems from Germany
Bulgaria aims to strengthen its air defense capabilities by acquiring IRIS-T missile systems from Germany. A bill proposed by the government to the...
North Korea deploys 1,000 Hwasong-11D ballistic missiles against South Korea
On August 5, 2024, North Korea announced the deployment of 250 Hwasong-11D ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, marking the first ti...
US Army Awards Major Contract to BAE Systems to Produce More M109A7 Paladin Howitzers and M992A3 Resupply Vehicles
BAE Systems secured a USD 493 million (EUR 452 million) contract to continue the production of M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunitio...
Thailand to Import QBZ-195T Chinese Assault Rifles for Special Operations
Thailand has decided to import QBZ-195T assault rifles made in China for its Special Operations (SpOps) units, as reported by several Chinese media...
First Photo of Ukrainian Skynex Air Defense System Supplied by Germany
For the first time, the Western Air Command has released images of a camouflaged and dismounted Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3, part of the two Skynex a...
New Iran's Arman Air Defense System Capable of Intercepting Modern US & Israeli Fighter Jets
Iran has developed a new, latest-generation anti-ballistic missile system known as Arman, which is capable of detecting and intercepting a wide arr...
Iveco Defence and RENK sign agreement for future combat platforms
Iveco Defence Vehicles S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, has entered into a cooperation agreement with RENK Group AG. This agreement, signed on Augus...
Romania Plans to Jointly Develop R-360 Neptune Missiles with Ukraine
Romania, following the example of other European countries, plans to develop armaments in collaboration with Ukraine, specifically focusing on the ...
India Receives First Batch of Upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 Tanks
The Indian Army has taken delivery of the first batch of upgraded T-90 Bhishma Mk-3 main battle tanks (MBTs). This initial delivery, comprising 10 ...
General Dynamics UK Unveils New Foxhound Variant 4x4 Command Vehicle for British Army
On July 31, 2024, General Dynamics UK announced on its Facebook account the introduction of a new variant to its Foxhound family of vehicles: the F...
China Develops Bird-Shaped Reconnaissance Drones as Part of Pigeon Program
The Chinese military is once again pushing the boundaries of technological innovation by incorporating bird-shaped reconnaissance drones. Recent im...
Vietnam Unveils Locally-Made Loitering Munition Inspired by US Switchblade Design
Vietnam has unveiled its new locally-developed loitering munition based on the American-made Switchblade design, as revealed by photographs release...
Modernization of Romanian Tank Forces: From Soviet T-55 to American Abrams M1A2 SEPv3
The Romanian Land Forces are set to enhance their armored capabilities with the delivery of 54 Abrams M1A2 SEPv3 tanks, starting in 2026. This repr...
Russia Could Launch Full-Scale Production of Zubilo Unmanned Vehicle After Successful Trials in Ukraine
The "Zubilo" robotic vehicle, a novelty in the Russian military arsenal, is currently undergoing intensive testing by the Russian armed forces, acc...
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 ...