Defense News Army 2024
Vietnam Tests Smaller Version of VCM-B Coastal Anti-ship Missile System
At the beginning of June, local media reported that Vietnam had activated Brigade 679 of Naval Region 1, part of the Vietnam People's Navy. This br...
Italian company IDV will lead €20 Million Archytas project to strengthen European AI capabilities
On June 27, 2024, the Italian company IDV was awarded four research and development projects within the European Defence Fund (EDF), financed by th...
Guardiaris consortium present new Non-lethal system against Aircraft
Carboteh, a subsidiary of the Slovenian simulation specialist Guardiaris, presented an enhanced variant of the BANS air defense weapon system at th...
France Develops High-Precision Guided Katana 155mm Shell to Enhance Artillery Capabilities by 2026
France is poised to enhance its artillery capabilities with the development of Katana, a high-precision guided 155 mm shell. Led by KNDS France, th...
Baltics countries and Poland building fortress Europe amid Russian threat
Poland and the Baltic states have proposed constructing a defense line along the border with Russia and Belarus. They have sent a letter to this ef...
US DoD and Lockheed Martin Confirm Contract Modification to Increase Production of Extended Range GMLRS Missiles
On June 25, 2024, Lockheed Martin confirmed that the recent contract modification announced in May 2024 marks the commencement of production for th...
Ukraine release picture of French beloved Amx 10RCR serving with 37 marine infantry Brigade
The 37th Ukrainian Marine Infantry Brigade has released photos of the highly regarded French-made AMX 10 RC. This is the first sighting in a year s...
IDDEA Unveils Mega-Army App at Eurosatory 2024, Revolutionizing Defense Technology
Andenne, Belgium, June 26, 2024 – At Eurosatory 2024, the MEGA-Army team of experts showcased their revolutionary application designed to improve m...
Latvia's Valmiera Plant Set to Deliver First Patria 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier in Coming Weeks
The first Patria 6x6 armored personnel carrier (APC) is set to roll off the assembly line at the newly inaugurated Valmiera plant in Latvia in the ...
Ukraine Uses Upgraded M270 Launchers for ATACMS Missiles to target Russia
On June 25, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces released a video showcasing their M270 rocket launchers modified to accommodate American ATACMS tactic...
United States Sells $360 Million Worth of Drones and Loitering Munitions to Taiwan
Taiwan has expressed its satisfaction with the announcement by the United States regarding the sale of drones and military equipment worth $360 mil...
Germany to buy 500 new Gen US STINGER MANPADS
The Bundestag's Budget Committee approved today the purchase of approximately 500 Stinger guided missiles from the United States. The procurement w...
Italian company MDB proposes its LV 800 Pro UGV for steep slope mine clearance
At the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition, the Italian company MDB proposed its LV 800 Pro remote-controlled vehicle for mine-clearing operations. This unm...
Ukrainian Fury PRO Drones Steal Weapons from Russian Soldiers Using Magnets
Ukrainian military personnel continue to surprise with their inventive use of UAVs on the battlefield, employing tactics that even the developers h...
Dutch company Defenture designs Viper Light 120mm mortar carrier using Ukrainian combat experiences
The Dutch special forces mobility specialist, Defenture, unveiled its latest vehicle, the Viper 120, at Eurosatory 2024—an innovative mortar carrie...
Integration of AI on the Modern Battlefield: Insights from the Ukraine War
Initially perceived by Russia as a swift operation, the war has evolved into a prolonged and intense confrontation, unveiling the challenges of Rus...
Canada’s Roshel to Build Factory in Ukraine to Produce Senator Armored Vehicles
The Canadian company Roshel, renowned for its armored vehicles, plans to open a factory in Ukraine to produce Senator armored personnel carriers (A...
GM comes back on European military market with electric troops carrier
In a move to capitalize on General Motors' resurgent commercial presence in Europe, GM Defence is eyeing the lucrative European military vehicle ma...
Indonesian Special Forces present their SSE P6 ATAV V3 all-terrain tactical vehicle at Eurosatory 2024
At the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition, the Indonesian company SSE Defence demonstrated the capabilities of its P6 ATAV V3 all-terrain tactical vehicle....
Future of Main Battle Tanks: Episode 5 at Eurosatory - KNDS Unveils New Generation EMBT-ADT 140mm Cannon
This is the fourth episode study of main battle tanks at Eurosatory 2024: the French-German defense conglomerate KNDS has taken center stage with t...