Defense News Army 2024
Hezbollah Targets Israeli Iron Dome Batteries in Drone-Guided Attacks
The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah recently released a video that seems to show a drone-guided artillery strike on an Israeli Iron Dome air defense...
Lockheed Martin Secures $1.93 Billion Contract with US for HIMARS
On June 3, 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a substantial $1.93 billion modification to an existing contract for the production of High ...
Germany increases its order for artillery munitions from Rheinmetall by 200 000 units
The German army plans to increase its order of artillery shells from arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, according to a letter from the Ministry of Defe...
US Successfully Tests Unarmed Minuteman III ICBM InterContinental Ballistic Missile
Early this morning, the United States successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Spac...
Russia Unveils New ТОS-3 Dragon Thermobaric Rocket Launcher
On June 3, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showcasing the brand-new ТОS-3 Dragon Thermobaric Rocket Launcher. The first phot...
FN Herstal Unveils Upgraded FN Evolys Machine Gun Amid France and Belgium Contract Talks
FN Herstal announced on June 4, 2024, the incorporation of new features into its FN Evolys ultralight machine gun, following extensive feedback fro...
US General Rejects Ukrainian Complaints about M1A1 Abrams Tank
In response to recent criticisms from the Ukrainian military regarding the performance of US-supplied Abrams tanks, a retired American general has ...
Italy Prepares Europe's Largest Land-Based Military Programme with More Than 1000 Armoured Vehicles
On Monday 3 June 2024, Italy announced its intention to replace its fleet of Dardo infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) with a new tracked armoured ve...
Spain to deploy French Mistral 3 MANPADS in Slovakia
According to the Spanish Newspaper Infodefensa, Spain will take command of NATO's multinational brigade in Slovakia positioning itself as a leading...
Italy to Send a Second SAMP/T Air Defense System to Ukraine
Italy will dispatch a second SAMP/T air defense system to Ukraine, responding to Kyiv's urgent appeals for enhanced protection against Russian miss...
Poland to sign major contracts for Rosomak APC fitted with new ZSSW-30 turret
According to a recent Defense24 publication dated June 3, 2024, two major contracts for Rosomak carriers equipped with ZSSW-30 turrets are planned ...
Hungary adds German Leopard 2A7 Main Battle Tanks to its Armed Forces
The Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) have taken another step towards modernising their armoured capabilities with the addition of two Leopard 2A7HU m...
Colt Canada unveils at CANSEC 2024 new C8A4 to equip Canadian Army
Colt Canada – a subsidiary of Colt CZ Group – presented a new variant of the C8 carbine at the CANSEC 2024 exhibition. The C8A4 is considered as a ...
Thales sign agreement with PT Len to Strengthen Indonesian defence
A high cooperation and trust point has been reached in the industrial and defense relations between Indonesia and France with the signing of a joi...
Russia Could Replace DJI Mavic with Electronic Warfare-Resistant Stalker Drone
An Ekaterinburg-based company has announced the development of the "Stalker" light drone, presented as an alternative to the widely used DJI Mavic ...
China tests Type 625E short-range air defense system to challenge Russian Pantsir systems
On May 16, the Chinese CCTV-7 channel, which primarily focuses on activities linked to the People's Liberation Army, tested the Type 625E short-ran...
Estonia prepares reservist to use modern weapons against Russia
For the first time, Estonian reservists have improved their skills with the newly acquired PIORUN short-range air defense system. These MANPADS, m...
North Korea Unveils New 8x8 Fire Support Armored Vehicle Resembling Western Designs
June 3, 2024 — Recent social media posts have revealed that North Korea's defense industry is developing a new 8x8 fire support armored vehicle, dr...
Is China Mass Producing Combat Dog Drones ?
Reports published in early June 2024 indicate that China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) is integrating advanced technology into its military arse...
With high conditions Ukraine is allowed to use Scalp/Storm shadow on Belgorod Airfield
France and the United Kingdom have authorized Ukraine to strike Russian military installations in Russia with long-range Scalp/Storm Shadow cruise ...