Defense News Army 2024
US commits over $75 Billion Assistance to Ukraine since 2022 including $44.2 billion military aid
Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has become the primary recipient of foreign aid from the United States. This unprecedented ass...
Brunei increases defense budget to strengthen its position in the south China sea
During his budget speech on March 2, 2024, the Brunei Ministry of Defense announced its highest budget for the fiscal year 2024/25, setting it at $...
Ukraine's Inguar Defence launches Inguar-3 MRAP vehicle with STANAG Level 3 protection
On March 2, 2024, the Ukrainian company Inguar Defence introduced the first Ukrainian-developed Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle whic...
Saab begins construction of new Carl-Gustaf M4 anti-tank weapon manufacturing plant in India
The Swedish defense giant Saab has started construction of a new plant dedicated to the production of the Carl-Gustaf M4 weapon system. The groundb...
Germany plans to join Czech Republic to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine
Germany has reportedly announced its intention to participate in the purchase of artillery ammunition for Ukraine, a project led by the Czech Repub...
India successfully tests VSHORADS air defense system against UAV targets
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful flight test of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System...
Russia tests RS-24 Yars intercontinental missile for nuclear capability
On March 1, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense released footage of a test of the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), aimed at ...
Bulgaria to deliver first BTR-60PB Armored Personnel Carriers to Ukraine
The first deliveries of Bulgarian BTR-60 PB armored personnel carriers (APCs), a local version of the Russian BTR-60, to Ukraine, are expected in t...
Leaked audio reveals German officials discussing Taurus Missile support for Ukraine
A leaked audio recording disclosed by Russia has unveiled discussions among German military officers regarding the potential delivery of Taurus cru...
Brazilian Army explores mounting RWS Remax 4 on M113 APCs
Representatives from the Manufacturing Directorate (DF) visited ARES Aerospace and Defense to assess the proposal for integrating the Remax 4 and a...
Iran to deliver Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan
On February 29, 2024, Semafor reported, citing American and Arab officials, that Iran has escalated its deliveries of attack drones to the Sudanese...
Italy announces plan to retrieve SAMP/T air defense system from Slovakia
Italy has declared its intention to reclaim the SAMP/T Mamba air defense system that is currently deployed in Slovakia, indicating a significant sh...
British Intelligence Reveals Russian Military Equipment Production Set to Surge in 2024
In a recent significant development reported by the British Army Intelligence Services, Russia's defense industry has seen a marked increase in the...
JFHQ-DODIN officially launches new Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment program
Following a successful nine-month pilot, U.S. Joint Force Headquarters — Department of Defense Information Network is officially launching its Cybe...
France clarifies President Macron’s openness to potentially sending troops to Ukraine
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has affirmed President Emmanuel Macron's remarks regarding the potential deployment of French forces to Ukraine...
Nexter KNDS Unveils New MEPAC 120mm Mortar Systems for French and Belgian Armies
In recent information published on its Twitter account, French Company Nexter KNDS has provided the first picture of its MEPAC (In French Mortier e...
Russia captures US Bradley IFV in Ukraine and analyzes its combat capabilities
In February 2024, images of a captured intact US Bradley M2A2 infantry fighting vehicle, with its vital equipment removed, circulated on Russian so...
Rheinmetall to supply undisclosed European customer with further Skynex air defence systems
Rheinmetall has been awarded a further contract to supply Skynex air defence systems to a European customer. The order has a value in the lower thr...
France to acquire 2 000 loitering munitions and further support Ukraine
The French Ministry of the Armed Forces is about to finalize an order for 2,000 loitering munitions, signaling a certain confidence in locally prod...
Spanish company Escribano opens new Brussels office to support European defense initiatives
On February 29, 2024, the Spanish private family-owned company Escribano inaugurated a new office in Brussels. This establishment aims to support t...