Defense News Army 2024
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Exclusive: Ukraine Intel Reveals Russia Can Produce 25 Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles Annually
On December 4, 2024, the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine provided an important update regarding Russia's missil...
US supports Tunisia’s military modernization through strategic Javelin anti-tank missile deal
On December 3, 2024, the United States approved a $107.7 million potential Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for Javelin FGM-148F missiles and relat...
Japan Increases Defense Ties with Coastal Radars and Patrol Vessels Supplies Under OSA Program
On December 2, 2024, a Japanese government source revealed that Japan would supply specific defense equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongol...
First capture of intact Podlet-K1 radar by Syrian rebels could threaten Russia's air defense effectiveness
As reported by Clash Report On December 4, 2024, Syrian rebels have achieved the first recorded capture of an intact Russian 48Ya6-K1 "Podlet-K1" l...
Russian Airborne Forces boost anti-drone capabilities with upgraded BTR-MDM Rakushka armored vehicles
On December 6, 2024, Kurganmashzavod, part of Rostec's High Precision Systems holding, announced that it has fulfilled its 2024 state defense order...
Australia Establishes a Coastal Defense System to Enhance Strategic Capabilities
On December 6, 2024, the Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, announced the development of a new coastal defense and long...
Northrop Grumman and A.W. Bell Partner to Enhance Australia's Sovereign Guided Weapons Industry
Northrop Grumman, a global leader in defense technology, continues to support the development of sovereign industrial capabilities in Australia. Th...
Poland Powers Artillery Capabilities with New K9 Howitzers and Homar-K Rocket Launchers
On December 2, 2024, during a press conference held at the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense, Secretary of State Paweł Bejda and the...
US Marines test British TRV-150 drone for critical medical resupply at Bold Quest 24 exercise
On October 30, 2024, the Combat Logistics Battalion 8 (CLB-8), part of the 2nd US Marine Logistics Group, demonstrated the capabilities of the Brit...
Bangladesh Modernizes All Branches of Its Military to Counter Threats from India and Myanmar
The change in government in Bangladesh, marked by the appointment of an interim cabinet led by Muhammad Yunus, has reignited discussions about revi...
Breaking News: US Successfully Tests MACH-TB Hypersonic Flight to Accelerate Weapons Development
On December 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced the successful execution of a key flight test for the Multi-Service Advanced Ca...
Greece to purchase 38 Israeli PULS rocket launchers to strengthen border and island defenses
According to OnAlert on December 5, 2024, Greece is in the final stages of approving the acquisition of 38 PULS (Precise & Universal Launching Syst...
Singapore's ST Engineering to develop new 8x8 amphibious armored vehicle for Kazakhstan
On December 6, 2024, the Singaporean company ST Engineering entered into a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE) to est...
Greek company Scytalys to deliver advanced Tactical Data Link systems to Canadian Armed Forces
On December 2, 2024, Scytalys, a Greek company specializing in interoperability systems, was awarded two contracts by Canada under the Tactical Int...
Exclusive: New US JASSM XR Cruise Missile Enhances Long-Range Strikes Against China and Russia’s Air Defenses
In September 2024, American Company Lockheed Martin unveiled the AGM-158 JASSM XR (eXtreme Range), a cutting-edge evolution of its Joint Air-to-Sur...
US Army Marksmanship Unit Trains Soldiers with New 6.8mm NGSW Firearms for Modern Combat
The U.S. Army is making a bold leap forward in modernizing its infantry forces by deploying the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) system, a groun...
France to Modernize Air Defense Mobility with New 4x4 Vampire Mistral 3 Air Defense Vehicle
On December 3, 2023, the Integrated Structure for the Maintenance of Land Equipment (SIMMT) announced that the French Army will soon receive the ne...
Syrian Rebels capture Syrian Army's most modern T-90A tanks in major offensive
As reported by Tendar on December 4, 2024, Syrian opposition forces have captured several T-90 and T-90A tanks, among the most advanced combat vehi...
Raytheon Enhances F/A-18E/F's Survivability and Electronic Attack Capabilities with Its Advanced Electronic Warfare Prototype
Raytheon, a division of RTX, has completed the Delta Design Review (DDR) for its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype. This system is desi...
Taiwan Prepares to Receive First M1A2T Abrams Tanks Amid Rising Tensions with China
According to Taiwanese media citing an anonymous source, the first batch of M1A2T Abrams tanks is expected to arrive in Taiwan by mid-December, alt...