Defense News Army 2024
Breaking News: US Authorizes Deployment of THAAD Air Defense Missile in Israel to Counter Missile Threats from Iran
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had authorized the deployment of ...
Breaking News: Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wins First Air-to-Air Fight Shoots Down Russian Su-34
An F-16 operated by the Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber, according to several reports published on October 13, 2024, o...
US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of GMLRS Rockets and ATACMS Missiles to UAE
On October 11, 2024, the U.S. State Department approved a potential $1.2 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for ...
France Has Already Delivered 67 CAESAR Howitzers to Ukraine Only Five Destroyed and Two Damaged
On October 7, 2024, the French newspaper *Le Point* released a video report revealing that Ukraine has received 67 CAESAR 155mm wheeled self-propel...
General Dynamics UK Launches New Foxhound GMRV General Multi-Role Vehicle
During the Defense Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) exhibition held in Millbrook in September this year, United Kingdom, General Dynamics UK made headlines w...
Northrop Grumman Develops Next-Gen M230LF Dual-Feed Bushmaster Gun for Adaptive Threat Response
On October 9, 2024, Northrop Grumman Corporation, a major manufacturer of medium-caliber cannons, unveiled its M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bus...
Typhon MRC in Philippines as a Strategic Asset for Deterrence in South China Sea
The Philippines' recent decision to retain the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system following joint military exercises marks a strategic shift in M...
Indian Army Launches Technological Offensive to Counter Drone Threat with High-Power Microwave Systems
Amid the rapid rise in drone use on modern battlefields, the Indian Army is taking decisive steps to bolster its anti-drone capabilities. Recently,...
French Army Receives Two More New Leclerc XLR Tanks Modernized Version of Standard Leclerc
The French Army Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) delivered two newly renovated Leclerc XLR tanks to the French Army. These were the 14th and ...
Hyundai Rotem Delivers New Batch of K2GF Black Panther Most Advanced Tanks to South Korean Forces
On October 9, 2024, the Twitter account @KDefenseInsight shared a video showing the unloading of K2GF main battle tanks, captured by South Korean ...
T112 Rifle to Replace T91 for Taiwan Armed Forces What You Need to Know
According to information published by CNA on October 9, 2024, the Republic of China Armed Forces will start upgrading to the new T112 combat rifles...
EuroTrophy Unveils Enhanced Trophy APS for Evolving UAS and Top-Attack Threats
EuroTrophy GmbH, a European defense company and a joint venture between Rafael, KNDS Deutschland, and General Dynamics European Land Systems, has i...
New Strategic Defense Agreement Signed Between France and Vietnam
According to information published by the French government on October 7, 2024, the two nations elevated their bilateral relationship to a "Global ...
Germany Confirms Delivery of IRIS-T SLM & IRIS-T SLS Air Defense Missile Systems to Ukraine
According to information published on the "German Aid to Ukraine" X account (formerly Twitter), October 9, 2024, Major General Christian Freuding, ...
Galvion secures US DoD orders for MAX-8 charging station and Squad Power Manager
According to a PR published by Galvion on October 10, 2024, the leader in integrated power management and head protection systems, has received new...
Russian Company KamAZ Opens Production Plant in Senegal for Trucks and MRAPs
The upcoming launch of a KamAZ production plant in Senegal marks a significant milestone in economic cooperation between Senegal and Russia. The an...
Northrop Grumman Unveils M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun
On October 9, 2024, Northrop Grumman unveiled the M230LF Dual Feed Bushmaster, a medium-caliber dual-feed chain gun that, for the first time, allow...
Anduril Industries Secures Huge Contract with US Army for Air Defense Systems
Anduril Industries has been awarded a significant contract valued at $249,978,466 by the Department of Defense to bolster air defense capabilities ...
US and Japan Make Progress on AIM-120 Missile Production to Meet Ukraine's Needs
The war in Ukraine, marked by intensive air-to-air missile usage, has increased pressure on U.S. munitions stockpiles, prompting Washington to expl...
Anduril Launches Compact Bolt & Bolt-M Autonomous Drones for Precision Firepower and Reconnaissance
On October 10, 2024, Anduril Industries unveiled the Bolt family, a series of portable, single-operator vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) autonom...