Defense News Army 2024
Mauritania Acquires Chinese Armored Vehicles Including WMA-301
Mauritania has acquired a range of Chinese-made armored vehicles, notably the WMA-301. The President of the Republic of Mauritania, Mr. Mohamed Oul...
Belgian company John Cockerill to deliver BV 206 medical evacuation vehicles to Ukraine
On June 11, 2024, the Belgian company John Cockerill announced its engagement in adapting and supplying Bandvagn 206 (BV 206) all-terrain vehicles ...
Norway launches first Leopards 2A7 MBT production line
Norway opens its own production of Leopard 2 tanks, with the Franco-German holding KNDS and the Norwegian company RITEK signing an agreement to org...
Impressive Destruction of a Russian Turtle Tank in Ukraine
A video shared on social media by the 46th brigade of the Ukrainian army shows the brutal destruction of a Russian "Turtle Tank," a modified armore...
Could Rheinmetall's new hybrid vehicle replace the Gepard 1A2 anti-aircraft gun?
On 8 June 2024, the Twitter account Ömer Çay shared a picture, which appears to be authentic after verification, revealing a new hybrid vehicle, li...
IDDEA Selects ArmyRecognition Group for Strategic Communication Effort
IDDEA (International Digital Defense Equipment Agency) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Army Recognition Group, a renowned c...
Finnish Company Sako Develops New TRG 62 A1 Sniper Rifle
Sako, the renowned Finnish manufacturer known for its precision firearms, has announced the launch of its new sniper rifle, the TRG 62 A1, equipped...
Indian Forces get new AXISCADES Man Portable Counter Drone Systems
The Indian Army has taken an important step forward by equipping itself with the Man Portable Counter Drone System (MPCDS), designed and manufactur...
First battle proven FPV drone made in NATO presented by German industry
At the ILA 2024 fair, a young German company's booth, strategically placed near the Ukrainian stand, highlighted their significant product: the MAU...
Mercedes-Benz Introduces New Zetros 8x8 Trucks which will be at Eurosatory 2024
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks has introduced the four-axle, all-wheel-drive (8×8) Zetros off-road truck, available in two variants starting in 2025....
Israeli Army first operational use of new 8x8 fully automatic 155mm howitzer named Thunder
Recently, the first operational model of the new cannon - "The Thunder" - was completed. This included field excursions, armament testing, and init...
Japan announces delivery of 101 military vehicles to Ukraine
Japan has announced the delivery of 101 light vehicles to Ukraine. A significant portion of these vehicles are intended to support the mobility of ...
Poland Deploys PIAP Hunter Next-Gen Unmanned Ground Vehicle
In May 2024, the Piap Hunter unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) was seen during a recent training exercise of the Polish 21st Rifles Brigade. This demon...
NP Aerospace acquires Jankel Armouring assets following bankruptcy filing
On June 10, 2024, NP Aerospace, a British company specializing in vehicle integration and armor manufacturing, announced the acquisition of select ...
Hezbollah's first attack with Iranian-made Falaq-2 333 mm rockets targets Israeli command center
On June 8, 2024, the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah announced it had fired a salvo of Falaq-2 333 mm rockets at a military command center in northe...
United States Announces Major New Assistance for Ukraine Including M113s
On June 7, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that the Biden administration would provide additional security assistance to meet Ukrai...
Peru Launches Tender to Strengthen Security Forces with 4x4 MRAPs
According to an article from a Spanish newspaper dated June 9, 2024, the National Police of Peru is preparing to enhance its arsenal with the acqui...
Germany restarts production of PzH 2000 155mm self-propelled howitzers
According to Shepard on June 4, 2024, the Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) 155mm self-propelled howitzer reentered production at KNDS Deutschland's f...
France reveals amount of aid provided to Ukraine since January 2024
France has updated the list of materials provided to Ukraine since January 1, 2024, and announced a new aid package that is expected to arrive shor...
Germany to deliver 3 American M142 HIMARS rocket systems to Ukraine in coming days
According to the Twitter account German Aid to Ukraine on May 31, 2024, the German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, announced that three M142 ...