Defense News Army 2024
Preparing for War: Poland to Increase Military Spending to 5% of GDP
In response to increasing regional tensions with Russia and Belarus, Poland has announced a significant increase in its military expenditures, plan...
Moldova to Receive 20 HMMWVs from United States
The Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Moldova has announced an acquisition for the National Army: a delivery of military equipment from the Un...
Leaked files reveals Russia's T-80BVM, T-90S, T-90M tanks and Tor-M1 air defense system's capabilities
On July 15, 2024, two significant series of leaks occurred, revealing several documents related to critical Russian military systems and infrastruc...
Nordic Armies Consider Adopting 6.8x51mm Hybrid Weapons and Ammunition
According to executives at SIG Sauer, the American company responsible for designing and manufacturing the new 6.8x51mm hybrid ammunition for the U...
US Army Initiates Development of 155mm Anti-Aircraft Artillery System
The United States Army has embarked on a step toward modernizing its anti-aircraft capabilities with the announcement of a new project to develop a...
Germany Considers Purchasing 100 Boxer Armored Vehicles from KNDS for Ukraine
According to a report published on 12 July 2024 by Spiegel magazine, the German military is in negotiations to acquire approximately 100 Boxer armo...
Thales Australia to Build Additional Bushmasters
Thales Australia has announced the production of 15 additional Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) under a 45 million Australian dollar c...
China Boosts Amphibious Assault Capabilities with ZBD-05 and ZTD-05 Vehicles Amid Taiwan Possible Invasion
A recent video published by the Chinese Ministry of Defense showcases the Chinese armed forces conducting amphibious operations using ZBD-05 and ZT...
General Tom Middendorf urges defense sector to address climate challenges
At the recent World Defense Show 2024, General Tom Middendorf, Chairman of the International Military Council on Climate and Security, delivered an...
Spain Begins New Transfer of 10 Leopard 2A4 Tanks to Ukraine
The Spanish Ministry of Defense announced on July 15, 2024, the commencement of a new transfer of military equipment to Ukraine. This latest shipme...
Subscribe to MEGA-Army App: Revolutionizing Military Equipment Identification with Cutting-Edge AI Picture Recognition
At a time when military technology is evolving rapidly, it is essential to recognise and understand military equipment. The MEGA-Army application, ...
South Korea Could Export 300 to 500 K2 Tanks to Romania
Romania is preparing to strengthen its defense capabilities with the potential acquisition of 300 to 500 K2 Black Panther tanks from South Korea. T...
Colombian Veterans Strengthen Ukrainian Armed Forces in Its War Against Russia
Within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colombian veterans are increasingly enlisting not as part of the International Legion but within regular brigade...
Classified US Military Documents on F-35, F-15 Fighter Jets and MQ Reaper Drones Leaked on Social Media
In a recent development that underscores the shift from traditional espionage methods to technology-driven intelligence gathering, classified docum...
China Engages in Back-to-Back Military Exercises Moving from Belarus to Russia
China and Russia have commenced joint naval exercises, named Joint Sea-2024, in the waters and airspace near Zhanjiang, a city in the southern Guan...
Saudi Special Forces buy Turkish Otokar Cobra II armored vehicles to strengthen Mecca security
On June 10, 2024, Saudi Arabia held a military parade in Mecca (officially Makkah al-Mukarramah, commonly shortened to Makkah) to highlight the rea...
Spain Finalizes Purchase of 38 Vamtac Vehicles for €23.6 Million with Urovesa
The Spanish Army has placed an order for 38 new Vamtac (High Mobility Tactical Vehicle) ST5 units from the Galician military vehicle manufacturer U...
UK Plans to Acquire VAMTAC Air Defense Vehicles
The UK Ministry of Defense intends to purchase VAMTAC Rapid Ranger 4x4 air defense vehicles, as announced on July 11, 2024, at the Ground Based Air...
Raytheon from US to Supply Germany with Additional Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems
American Company Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to enhance Germany's air defense infrastructure by prov...
Analysis: Shooter Assault Rifle and US Secret Service Sniper Rifles in Trump Assassination Attempt
On July 13, 2024, former U.S. President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thi...