Defense News Army 2024
Argentina Army Considers Israeli ARAD 7 Assault Rifle as Potential Replacement for Belgian FAL
On September 9, 2024, the Argentine Ministry of Defense, under the leadership of Luis Petri, sent a delegation to Israel to explore the possibility...
Iraq Unveils New Images of Its Locally Produced VN22 Armored Vehicle
Iraq has recently showcased its localized version of the VN22 6x6 armored vehicle, marking a significant development in its defense industry. This ...
Czech company Excalibur Army to begin deliveries of 70 DITA 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Azerbaijan
On September 7, 2024, Turan reported that Azerbaijan received its first DITA 155mm self-propelled howitzer from the Czech company Excalibur Army, m...
Poland Strengthens Artillery Capabilities with 500 HIMARS and 288 Homar-K Rocket Launchers
Poland has taken decisive action to strengthen its artillery capabilities by replacing its aging Soviet-made BM-21 Grad rocket launchers with advan...
Russia Receives Over 200 Fath 360 Ballistic Missiles from Iran
According to "The Times", a British national newspaper, Russia has received a shipment of more than 200 ballistic missiles from Iran, a move that c...
Canada Increases Military Aid to Ukraine with M113 and Coyote armored combat vehicles
At the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, held at Ramstein Air Base and chaired by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, C...
Polish Army Unveils New Light Reconnaissance Armored Vehicle LOTR at MSPO 2024
At the MSPO 2024 defense expo, the Polish Army unveiled its new wheeled reconnaissance armored vehicle, the LOTR, marking a significant step in mod...
Breaking News: Russia Delivers New Batch of T-90M Proryv Tanks to Russian Army for Deployment in Ukraine
Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod announced on September 7, 2024, the delivery of a new batch of T-90M "Proryv" Main Battle Tanks to the Rus...
Spain Confirms Delivery of Additional HAWK Missile Defense System to Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict
During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on September 6, 2024, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robl...
US Announces New Military Aid for Ukraine Including M113 APCs - Bradley IFVs and MRAP Combat Vehicles
On September 6, 2024, The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a new security assistance package aimed at meeting Ukraine’s urgent s...
Germany Clarifies its Delivery Schedule for 12 New PzH 2000 Howitzers to Ukraine
Germany has recently clarified its position regarding its support for Ukraine, confirming the delivery of an additional 12 PzH 2000 self-propelled ...
Schiebel Obtains Design Verification Report from European Union for its Camcopter S-100
The Camcopter S-100, developed by Schiebel, reached a major milestone by receiving the first-ever Design Verification Report (DVR) from the Europea...
Australian Army Gears Up for Arrival of Modern M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams and AS21 Redback IFVs
The Australian Army is reorganizing to accommodate a significant modernization of its armored capabilities, as heavy vehicles like the M1A2 SEPv3 A...
Dutch Military Intelligence Warns of Russian Cyber Attacks Targeting Western Aid to Ukraine
The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) has issued a stark warning regarding Russian cyber operations conducted by Unit 29155 o...
Sweden Strengthens Its Crossing Capabilities with New Amphibious M3 Systems from GDELS
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has received an order for a fourth batch of M3 amphibious bridge and ferry systems for the Swedish A...
UK announces supply of 650 Martlet missiles to Ukraine in new defense package
On September 6, 2024, the United Kingdom announced a new £162 million air defense package for Ukraine, including the supply of 650 Lightweight Mult...
Indonesia and Australia Strengthen Military Ties with New Defense Agreement
Indonesia and Australia have reinforced their military cooperation by signing a new defense agreement on Thursday, August 29, 2024, marking progres...
Rolls-Royce and FFG upgrade Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank and Wisent 1 Mine Clearing Vehicle with Advanced MTU 8V199 Engine
On September 4, 2024, Rolls-Royce and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG) have announced a project to modernize Leopard 1 battle tanks and v...
Space Development Agency to Soon Deliver Capabilities to US Army
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced its plan to provide missile-tracking capabilities for operational use by combat commanders by the end ...
Germany Places New Order for Advanced Communication Systems with Rheinmetall
The German Bundeswehr has placed an additional order with Rheinmetall for 30,000 sets of "intercom systems with hearing protection function" (SMG),...