Defense News Army 2024
Taiwan Advances in Developing New D3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
On August 11, 2024, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that the development of the D3 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) prototype is pro...
Russia presents new Pantsir-SMD-E air defense missile system without 30 mm guns at Army-2024
At the Army-2024 exhibition, Tula KBP, a subsidiary of Rostec, introduced a new version of the Pantsir air defense missile and gun system, named Pa...
Russia and Kalashnikov Innovate with New Under-Barrel Grenade Launcher 40x46 mm GP-46
On August 10, 2024, Kalashnikov unveiled the GP-46, a new 40x46 mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed to enhance armed forces' effectiveness. T...
Russia Launches New MGT-LB Multi-Purpose Amphibious Armored Vehicle to Replace old MT-LB
At Army-2024, defense exhibition that takes place in the Moscow Region, Russia launches its new MGT-LB, a new multi-purpose tracked armored vehicle...
Iran to Supply Fath 360 Ballistic Missiles to Russia for Use in Ukraine Conflict
Multiple intelligence sources have reported that Russian personnel have traveled to Iran to train on the Fath 360 ballistic missile system. This in...
Exclusive: Russia Unveils World's First Artillery Unmanned Ground Vehicle Armed with 122mm Cannon
Russia's defense industry unveils groundbreaking advancement in military technology with the development of the world’s first artillery Unmanned Gr...
US Approves $580 Million Sale of 16 HIMARS Rocket-Missile Launcher Systems to Norway
On August 9, 2024, the United States State Department of Defense announced a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway, involving...
Breaking News: First Image of New Russian S-500 Air Defense Missile System Unveiled Online
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has captured global attention by unveiling the first-ever public image of its highly advanced S-500 Pr...
AUKUS Nations Test AI-Enabled Drones for Precision Targeting and Ground Strike Operations
The AUKUS (Autonomy Working Group) partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States has achieved a significant milestone wi...
United Kingdom Deploys F-35B Aircraft to Iceland for NATO Mission
The British Royal Air Force has deployed F-35B Lightning aircraft to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time British...
Ukrainian Defense Industry Ukroboronprom enters into Global Top 50 as fastest-growing defense company
On August 6, 2024, Ukroboronprom, now rebranded as the Ukrainian Defense Industry JSC (UDI), entered the top 50 global defense companies, ranking 4...
Côte d'Ivoire Armed Forces Unveil New Chinese Armored Vehicles at Independence Day Parade
Côte d'Ivoire's (Ivory Coast) Armed Forces marked the nation's Independence Day with a grand military parade showcasing the latest additions to the...
Rheinmetall Secures New Contract to Provide Eight Additional Mobile Surgical Teams to Ukraine
Rheinmetall has secured a follow-up contract to deliver eight additional Mobile Surgical Team (FST) stations to the Ukrainian armed forces. This or...
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-...