Defense News Army 2024
US Air Force Modernizes Infrastructure for Sentinel ICBM Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System
The U.S. Air Force is modernizing infrastructure for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system, actively engaging the public th...
Secretive Defense Deal Unveiled as Gabon Displays Russian Spartak 4x4 MRAPs Combat Vehicles in Parade
On August 17, 2024, during Gabon’s Independence Day celebrations in Libreville, the country unveiled the Russian-made Spartak Mine-Resistant Ambush...
Colombian National Army to Acquire 460 M60-E6 Light Machine Guns
According to an article from the Spanish journal Infodefensa, dated August 25, 2024, the Colombian National Army has announced the acquisition of 4...
Türkiye and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties with Strategic Agreements on Defense Systems and Missiles
On August 27, 2024, Turkish defense companies Aselsan and Roketsan announced that they had signed strategic agreements with Indonesia under the lea...
Acceleration of Polish Defense Program: Foreign Chassis Equipped with ZSSW-30 Turret?
According to information from Defence24, the Polish Armament Group is considering accelerating the development of its heavy infantry fighting vehic...
Ukraine wearing Belgian camouflage: a violation of laws of war?
Ukraine uses Belgian camouflage for its military units. Faced with an increased number of recruitments, Ukraine resorts to foreign camouflages to e...
Russia tests new unmanned MTS-15 Klever 122 mm self-propelled howitzer ahead of full-scale deployment in Ukraine
On August 25, 2024, the Russian Defense Ministry released the first video footage of the MTS-15 Klever, an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) designed a...
US Army Receives First Prototypes for Next-Generation Robotic Light Combat Vehicle Testing Program
The US Army has received the first prototypes of its Robotic Combat Vehicle-Light (RCV-L), developed as part of the Next Generation Combat Vehicle ...
Inguar Defence reveals Inguar-7 IFV concept to strengthen Ukraine’s armored forces
On August 20, 2024, Inguar Defence presented the concept for a new Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) named Inguar-7. Although the company h...
Denmark orders 115 CV9035 MKIIIC IFVs from BAE Systems for €1.3 Billion
On August 22, 2024, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organization awarded a contract to BAE Systems Hägglunds AB for the pr...
Breaking News: Chechen Special Forces Destroy First French Crotale NG Air Defense System in Ukraine
Major General Apty Alaudinov, the commander of the Chechen Akhmat Special Forces, working under the umbrella of the National Guard of Russia, has r...
Russia Plans to Deploy Latest Generation 2S38 Air Defense Vehicles in Ukraine To Counter Drones
Russia has announced plans to deploy the advanced 2S38 air defense vehicle in Ukraine, a significant move that could shift the dynamics of the ongo...
US Approves $405 Million Sale of AMRAAM-ER Missiles to Norway
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Norway, involving AMRAAM-ER (Extended Range) air-to-air missiles and re...
Focus| Chinese Flying Grenade: Surprising Outcomes from an Unusual Development Process
The Chinese industry is actively developing the production of various unmanned aerial vehicles, including loitering munitions. Recently, a "flying ...
Turkey Successfully Tests Hisar-O Medium-range Surface-to-air Missile
Turkey has successfully conducted a long-range test of its medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, Hisar-O, marking a significant milesto...
US Approves Major Contract for Romania AIM-120 AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missiles
On August 22, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential foreign military sale to Romania, which includes Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Ai...
Saab Secures $7.8 Million Order for Carl-Gustaf Systems from US Air Force
Saab has received a new order from the U.S. Air Force for its Carl-Gustaf M4 systems, valued at $7.8 million, with deliveries scheduled for 2026. T...
Russian Army views new Plastun-TT articulated ATV as replacement for Chinese Desertcross in Ukraine
At the Army-2024 exhibition, the Russian company Plastun presented its new Plastun-TT articulated all-terrain vehicle (ATV), designed to meet speci...
