Defense News Army 2024
Türkiye Begins Mass Production of Locally-made Altay Main Battle Tanks
Türkiye's defense industry has started mass production of the Altay battle tank, a new-generation vehicle designed to meet the demands of modern wa...
US Army Awards Oshkosh Defense Contract for FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Air Drop Cargo Vehicles
On May 29, 2024, Wisconsin-based Oshkosh Defense announced that it had won a substantial contract to supply medium tactical vehicles to the U.S. Ar...
Ukraine to Receive Million Artillery Shells Through Czech-Led Initiative
A Czech-led initiative to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine has successfully raised over €1.6 billion, announced Ukrainian Prime Minister De...
Russia Replenishes 9M333 Missile Reserves for Strela-10M3 Air Defense Systems
The Russian Ground Forces continue to replenish their reserves of 9M333 anti-aircraft missiles for the Strela-10M3 air defense systems, thanks to t...
Russia Launches 40 KAB Laser Guided Bombs at Ukraine in One Day
On May 25, 2024, Russia launched nearly 40 KAB aerial-guided bombs on Ukrainian positions and civilian infrastructure, according to the General Sta...
South Korea Completes Development of L-SAM and Approves L-SAM-II Amid North Korean Threat
On May 27, 2024, South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the completion of the long-range surface-to-air missile ...
Boeing Secures $7.5 Billion Contract with US Air Force for Guided Bomb Kits
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing an important contract valued at nearly $7.5 billion to produce kits that transform conventional bombs into prec...
Russia Transforms BMP-1 73mm Cannon into Powerful Towed Artillery
Russian craftsmen have begun repurposing the remains of BMP-1 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) into towed guns. The Telegram group "Russia no cont...
Poland unveils first prototype of Tatra-based Heron 6×6 armored command vehicle
As reported by ZBIAM on May 28, 2024, the Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola S.A. unveiled the first prototype of the Heron 6×6 wheeled armored vehic...
