Defense News Army 2024
Leonardo and Rheinmetall to Deliver KF41 IFVs and KF51 Tanks to Italian Army within Three Years
The Italian defense company Leonardo and Germany's Rheinmetall have announced plans to deliver the first KF51 Panther Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) and ...
Germany's Hensoldt to Provide SPEXER Radars for Skyranger 30 Air Defense Vehicles
HENSOLDT, a leading German sensor specialist, is solidifying its position as a premier provider of air defence sensors. Rheinmetall Air Defence has...
Russia Manufactures Tools for AK-203 Production in India
In the first half of the year, Kalashnikov Concern, part of the Rostec State Corporation, produced over 3,000 units of tools and technological equi...
Czech Republic Considers Creating a Ukrainian Legion Inspired by Polish Model
The Czech Republic is currently evaluating the possibility of creating a "Ukrainian Legion" based on the recently initiated Polish project. This in...
United States and Netherlands Sign Agreement for JASSM-ER Missiles
The Netherlands has signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) with the United States for the purchase of Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface...
Russia begins production of BUH2 Sova and Malik acoustic reconnaissance systems
According to TASS on July 27, 2024, the Russian Tallamho Design Bureau began the serial production of the second generation of the BUH2 "Sova" acou...
North Korean Bulsae-4 Anti-Tank Missile Vehicle Reportedly Spotted in Ukraine for First Time
As the war in Ukraine continues, Ukrainian forces have reported the first appearance of the North Korean long-range anti-tank missile system, Bulsa...
Japan to Supply Patriot Missiles to United States
Japan has agreed to sell an undisclosed number of Patriot missiles to the United States for 3 billion yen ($19 million) to help replenish American ...
US Announces New $200 Million Aid Package for Ukraine Including NASAMS and Artillery Munitions
On July 29, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled new security assistance measures to address Ukraine's critical security and defense need...
North Korea Increases 152mm Artillery Output Potentially Supporting Russian War Efforts
North Korea has recently intensified the production of 152-millimeter artillery shells, according to officials who spoke to Radio Free Asia. Despit...
New German Military Aid for Ukraine Including Leopard 1A5 Tanks
On July 29, 2024, Germany announced a new series of military aid for Ukraine, further strengthening its commitment alongside Kyiv in the face of th...
Nammo to Supply 800 M72 Anti-Tank Weapons to Malaysian Army
On July 29, 2024, the Malaysian Army announced the signing of a contract with the Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo for the supply of 800 units...
Japan to Build First Missile Range on Minamitori Island for Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile Tests
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has announced plans to construct its first missile range on Minamitori Island, situated in the northwes...
Thales and KNDS join forces to modernize Leopard 2A8 power systems
On July 26, 2024, Thales announced it had been awarded a contract by KNDS to supply High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for th...
Germany lifts embargo on Italian Centauro II anti-tank vehicles for Brazil
As reported by A-129 Mangusta on July 27, 2024, Germany has lifted the restrictions regarding the transit and shipment by sea of the first two Ital...
Elbit Systems Secures $190 Million Contract for 120mm Guided Mortar Munition
Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on July 29, 2024, that it has secured a contract worth approximately $190 million to supply its laser ...
Boeing and Antonov Sign MOU to Enhance Drone Capabilities Through Strategic Defense Collaboration
On July 22, 2024, at the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing, the American aerospace giant, announced the signing of a memorandum of understa...
US Army Conducts Successful Counter Drone-Swarm Demonstration
The U.S. Army's Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Systems Office (JCO) recently conducted its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (...
Strategic THAAD Missile Defense Drills Held by US Army in Texas
The U.S. Army's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, assigned to Bravo Battery, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participated in...
Ukrainian Assault Battalion Equipped with Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
The soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion have recently been equipped with German Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles. This update was...