Defense News Army 2024
First test flights for the New-Generation C-130J Hercules in New Zealand
On April 5, 2024, New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins announced the successful inaugural flights of the country’s first C-130J Hercules a...
South Korean startups accelerate entry into military UAV market
As the global military drone market is expected to grow from $14.4 billion in 2023 to $35.6 billion by 2030, South Korean startups are swiftly movi...
Russian Aerospace Forces reinforce fleet with new Su-34s
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have recently enhanced their fleet with the addition of new Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers, as reported by the s...
British Army Major Strength Demonstration During NATO Steadfast Defender Exercise
The United Kingdom announced on Twitter @DefenceES a significant escalation for the new phase of the NATO exercise, Steadfast Defender. The announc...
Polaris MRZR 4 all-terrain vehicles deployed with Ukrainian Special Forces
On April 7, 2024, Ukrainian forces shared on Ukrainian social media platforms footage showing a unit of Ukrainian special forces utilizing Polaris ...
Thailand becomes third purchaser of GQL-111 bridge system
Thailand has recently confirmed the acquisition of the GQL-111 bridging system, designed and manufactured in China. This system is known for its ab...
Russian Army Receives New 2S3M 152mm Howitzers to Compensate for Losses in Ukraine
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Defense Company, confirmed that the Russian army received 2S3M, a modernized version of the 2S3 Akatsia...
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...
