Defense News Army 2024
Russia Completes Testing of AM-17 Compact Assault Rifle in Preparation to Replace AKS-74U in Russian Army
The Kalashnikov Concern announced on November 2, 2024, that it has completed state trials of its latest compact assault rifle, the AM-17. With the ...
Accelerated Deliveries for Poland with New Korean K2 Tanks and K9 Howitzers on Way
A new shipment of K2 Black Panther tanks and K9A1 self-propelled howitzers intended for the Polish Armed Forces was recently observed in South Kore...
FOCUS: Russian Piranha 5 pocket drone revolutionizes soldier mobility with four-carry capability
As reported by several Russian media on November 3, 2024, Russia has initiated the mass production of the Piranha 5 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), ...
Russia's New 2S42 Lotos Self-Propelled Howitzer Undergoes Final Field Trial
The 120mm 2S42 "Lotos" self-propelled howitzer, developed by the Central Research Institute for Precision Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH, a Kalashnikov...
Revolution in Military Camouflage with HT4 Technology Promises Complete Thermal Invisibility
Technological advancements in the military sector continue to bring transformative innovations, and today, a breakthrough in camouflage is set to r...
Taiwan receives first M142 HIMARS shipment from US to counter China’s coastal threats
According to CNA on November 4, 2024, Taiwan received its first shipment of M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems) from the United St...
Varta 2 Ukrainian Next-Generation Armored Vehicle Undergoes State Trials With a View to Future Deployment
The prototype of the Ukrainian armored vehicle "Varta 2" by the company Ukrainian Armor has begun trials as part of its certification process by th...
Breaking News: British MoD Intel Confirms Deployment of 10,000 North Korean Soldiers to Russia Near Ukrainian Border
According to a report published on November 3, 2024, by the British MoD (Ministry of Defense) Defence Intelligence Services, approximately 10,000 ...
Exclusive: Algeria Unveils Newly Acquired Russian-Made 1L260 Zoopark-1M Counter-Battery Radar at Military Parade
Algeria’s armed forces unveiled their newly acquired Russian-made 1L26 Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar system during a grand military parade on No...
Exclusive: Ukraine Secretly Uses US-Made V-BAT Drone to Locate Russian SA-11 Air Defense for HIMARS Strikes
According to information from Defense One published on October 31, 2024, Ukraine has secretly received advanced V-BAT aerial drones to bolster its ...
US provides new military aid for Ukraine with air defense systems anti-tank munitions and Stryker vehicles
On November 1, 2024, the United States Department of Defense unveiled a new military aid package aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s defense against Russ...
Thales Belgium and Ukraine Sign MoU for Joint Production of Counter Drone Missiles
Thales Belgium has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading Ukrainian defense company to co-produce Counter-Unmanned Aerial ...
Breaking News: US Deploys Missile Defense Destroyers and B-52 Bombers to Middle East Amid Iran Threats
Amid rising tensions and recent threats from Iran targeting Israel, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on November 1, 2024, that it is deploy...
Breaking News: Swedish-Donated PBV 302 Armored Personnel Carriers Enter Service with Ukrainian Forces
According to a video released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense on October 31, 2024, Swedish-donated PBV 302 tracked Armored Personnel Carriers ...
North Korea test-fires most powerful ICBM missile Hwasong-19 capable of reaching US territory
On October 31, 2024, North Korea conducted a significant test of its newly developed solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), known as...
Poland to Receive First US M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks Ahead of Schedule This Year
Poland is set to receive its first M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 tanks from the United States by the end of this year, a significant acceleration in the deliv...
MilDef Secures Major Contract for IT Upgrades on BAE Systems CV90 IFVs
On October 30, 2024, the Swedish defense technology group MilDef announced a major contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds to supply rugged IT equipmen...
Poland in Talks to Acquire Over 100 HIMARS Rocket Launchers under Lockheed Martin Agreement
As Poland intensifies its efforts to bolster its defense capabilities, Polish military officials are preparing to enter negotiations to acquire ove...
Exclusive: Iran’s Fattah-1 Hypersonic Missile Emerges as a New Threat to Israeli Defense Systems
In a thorough analysis of Army Recognition, the editorial team highlights why the Iranian-made Fattah-1 hypersonic missile stands out as a transfor...
Indian Army Draws Inspiration from Ukraine Conflict to Modernize Its Tactics in Swavlamban Shakti Exercise
On October 22, 2024, the Indian Army concluded the extensive Swavlamban Shakti exercise at the Babina firing range near Jhansi. This intensive six-...