Defense News Army 2024
Rheinmetall from Germany Secures Contract to Supply Master SP Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Japan
On April 8, 2024, the German defense company Rheinmetall announced that it had been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to supply its Master SP ...
Argentina negotiates acquisition of New Zealand LAV and US Stryker armored vehicles
The United States and Argentina have entered into preliminary talks concerning the acquisition of military vehicles, specifically 9 ex-New Zealand ...
Spain Unveils SIRTAP Its New Locally Made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
The Spanish Ministry of Defense unveiled the SIRTAP (High-Performance Tactical RPAS System) via its X account, ready to become the first fully dome...
Lithuania delivers to Ukraine additional M577 command post armored tracked vehicles
According to a statement published on April 6, 2024, by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, Lithuania extended its military aid to Ukraine by deliv...
Revival of Arsenal Reșița plant in Romania to boost local ammunition production
The S.C. Arsenal ordnance factory in Reșița, Romania, is set to resume operations after being inactive for 15 years, with plans to reopen its ammun...
Ukrainian Forces Neutralize and Capture an Intact Russian Lancet Drone
Ukrainian forces have recently captured a Russian Lancet drone, highlighting the growing importance of electronic warfare on modern battlefields. T...
China unveils new locally-made HH-100 cargo drone
China has unveiled an innovation in the field of cargo drones, the HH-100, developed by Xi'an Aircraft Industry (a subsidiary of the Aviation Indus...
Lithuania buys 3 000 drones to support Ukraine against Russian offensive
Lithuania has committed to purchasing 3,000 domestically produced drones for Ukraine and will also provide EUR 15 million for rehabilitation progra...
India received the initial shipment of Igla-S MANPADS from Russia
India has recently fortified its air defense capabilities by acquiring a new batch of Igla-S Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) from Russia...
Colombia officializes acquisition of six Atlante II drone systems
In February 2024, Colombia formalized the purchase of six complete systems of the Atlante II drone, a project developed in collaboration with Spain...
Netherlands Plans to Provide 24 F-16 Fighters to Ukraine
The Dutch Defense Minister, Kajsa Ollongren, announced that the Netherlands would supply Ukraine with 24 F-16 fighter jets, aiming to enhance Ukrai...
Russia attempts to sabotage European railways
The Czech Republic has recently accused Russia of conducting a sophisticated cyberattack campaign aimed at sabotaging European railway networks, an...
Ukraine Announces F-16 Fighter Jets Would No Longer Be Relevant
Ukrainian military officials have expressed skepticism regarding the relevance of US-made F-16 fighter jets, which are expected to arrive in Kyiv l...
Romania to Begin Field & Firing Tests with South Korean K2 Tank Ahead of Potential Acquisition
Romania is set to conduct field and firing tests of the South Korean K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank (MBT) in anticipation of a landmark military...
US Army tests its new laser weapon vehicle DE M-SHORAD in real combat environments in Iraq
The U.S. Army has deployed its new Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) systems in Iraq, as reported by "Defense News". T...
US Plans to Deploy Ground-Based Missile Launcher Systems in Indo-Pacific Region Amid North Korea Threats
The United States announced plans to deploy ground-based missile launchers in the Indo-Pacific region, capable of firing advanced SM-6 and Tomahawk...
Russian Forces in Ukraine to Receive Modernized 2S19M1 Howitzers with Drone-Targeting Capabilities
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Corporation for Assistance to Development, Production, and Export of Advanced Technology Industrial Pro...
Ukraine launches serial production of new locally-made Backfire K1 Bomber Drone
Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's defense industry has made significant strides in military innovation, particularly in unmanned systems. On ...
US DoD Awards BAE Systems Contract for New US Marines ACV-R Recovery Amphibious Vehicles
On April 4, 2024, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced a significant contract modification awarded to BAE Systems Land & Arm...
Norway announces plans to increase military spending
Norway has announced plans to increase its military spending by approximately $56 billion over the next twelve years, until 2036. This decision by ...