Defense News Army 2024
Ukraine Receives 41 Mercedes Arocs Trucks from Germany for Border Units
The newly restructured border units have received a delivery of Mercedes Arocs trucks as of June 24, 2024. A total of 41 vehicles have been deliver...
French say yes to high precision controled 155mm shell
France has selected KNDS France to assist in the development of the high-precision guided munition Katana. The 155 mm shell is currently at Technol...
Depending of North Korean alliance South Korea Might Provide Military Equipment to Ukraine
South Korea announced on Thursday that it would consider sending weapons to Ukraine, a major policy shift suggested after Russia and North Korea ra...
German Puma IFVs to be Equipped with New HENSOLDT Vision Systems
The German Army is set to modernize its Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) with advanced vision systems from the sensor technology specialist H...
Taiwan unveils a new 105mm 8x8 tank destroyer based on the future Clouded Leopard II vehicle
On June 25, 2024, during a media event at Nantou, the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) unveiled a new 105mm 8x8 tank destroyer, likely a precurs...
India Set to Produce Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles with US Agreement to Counter China
According to ANI News, India and the United States are advancing in their military cooperation with recent discussions about the co-production of J...
Brazil Acquires Two GM200 MM/A Radars from Thales
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has strengthened its aerial capabilities by acquiring Thales' Ground Master 200 Multi-mission All-in-one (GM200 MM/A)...
Australia Boosts Pacific Defense with Two New Guardian-Class Boats
Australia is enhancing its Pacific maritime security program by adding two more Guardian-class patrol boats to its fleet. Announced by Austal Austr...
Australia to receive 27 new M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams tanks from the US
As reported by Ronkainen on June 23, 2024, a freight train was spotted traveling through Oxnard, California, transporting a cargo of 27 M1A2 Abrams...
Ukraine Unveils New Bulava Loitering Munition a Response to Russian Lancet Drone
Ukraine has presented its latest kamikaze drone, the "Bulava," at the Eurosatory 2024 International Defense Exhibition in Paris. This drone, known ...
French-German KNDS Unveils EuroPULS GTF 8X8 MLRS Rocket Launcher to Rival American M142 HIMARS
The French-German company KNDS is set to challenge the dominance of the American M142 HIMARS MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) with the introduc...
Ukraine's T-64 Tank Reserves Poised to Sustain Years of Combat Matching Russia's Arsenal
Over two years into the escalated conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian military has persistently strenghthed its forces with T-64 tanks, showcasing ...
Rheinmetall's LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Enhances Ukrainian Ground Forces Operational Awareness
The LUNA NG (Luftgestützte Unbemannte Nahaufklärungsausstattung - Next Generation) by Rheinmetall, recently showcased at Eurosatory 2024, exemplifi...
Germany new rifle deliveries still pending because of political descision
According to SPIEGEL, the phase-out of the G36 assault rifle will be delayed longer than initially planned. Based on internal documents from the De...
Futur of Main Battle Tanks: Episode 3 at Eurosatory - France's KNDS Leclerc XLR
In the constantly evolving world of military technology, Eurosatory stands as a crucial event to showcase the latest innovations in defense. This y...
Romania Chooses South Korean K9 Thunder Howitzer for Military Upgrade
Romania has selected the South Korean K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, manufactured by Hanwha Defense, for its armed forces. This decision was a...
Future of Main Battle Tanks: Episode 2 at Eurosatory - KNDS Unveils New Generation Leclerc Evolution MBT
This is the second episode study of main battle tanks at Eurosatory 2024: the French-German defense conglomerate KNDS has taken center stage with t...
Romania Enhances Aerial Reconnaissance Capabilities with New Quantum Systems Vector Drone Purchase
On June 24, 2024, Romania signed a contract for 18.4 million euros ($19.7 million) to purchase Vector unmanned aerial systems (UAS), manufactured b...
A new way of Arms dealing Sofema vision of weapons exportation
During Eurosatory, the French company SOFEMA showcased its new equipment, particularly an AR-15 platform shotgun in 12-gauge. Formidable at short r...
Germany will buy hundred of Leopard 2A8 to equip foreign based brigade
The German Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 105 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks for $2.9 billion to deploy them in Lithuania.