Defense News Army 2024
Elite French commando unit set to receive SIG Sauer MCX Spear LT rifles
As reported by Opex360 on March 31, 2024, the French Groupement de commandos parachutistes (GCP), part of the 11e Brigade Parachutiste (11th Parach...
Nexter-KNDS unveils new CENTURIO robotic system at Canjuers camp
On March 26, 2024, Nexter revealed test footage of the CENTURIO robotic system conducted at Canjuers. Within the framework of the 2024-30 Military ...
Japan deploys its first Surface-to-Ship missile unit in Okinawa
On March 30, 2024, a ceremony at the Katsuren camp of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force marked the launch of Japan's first surface-to-ship missil...
France ready to deliver new batch of 30 Aster 30 surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine
During an interview published in La Tribune on Sunday, March 31, 2024, the French Minister of Armed Forces, Sebastien Lecornu, announced that Franc...
US Army Achieves Milestone with Successful Airdrop Testing of New M1093A2 Cargo Truck
The United States Army announced on March 29, 2024, the successful completion of airdrop testing with the U.S. Army's new M1093A2 Family of Medium ...
Estonia plans to purchase 18 French-made CAESAR self-propelled howitzers
According to Estonian media outlet Postimees, as part of its military reinforcement program, Estonia plans to acquire 18 Camion Équipé d'un Système...
Spanish army initiates NASAMS maintenance training program for Ukrainian soldiers
On March 30, 2024, the Spanish army announced via its Twitter account the commencement of training for Ukrainian soldiers responsible for maintaini...
THEON announced delivery of ARGUS FS MK2 night vision with Estonian defense forces
On March 27, 2024, Greek company THEON delivered the first 2,000 ARGUS FS Mk2 night vision monocular systems to the Estonian Defense Forces as part...
Greece joins Czech artillery shell initiative as 155mm ammunition provider
Greece will join the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries, as an ammunition provider proposing a dea...
French police's RAID forces ramp up training for 2024 Olympic Games
In anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games, the daily mobilization of 200 RAID (Search, Assistance, Intervention, Deterrence) officers constitutes a...
Locally-Made M-84 Main Battle Tanks Continue to Be the Backbone of Serbian Army
On March 26, 2024, Serbian soldiers from the 36th Tank Battalion, 3rd Army Brigade, conducted military training exercises with the locally-made M-8...
Bypassing the EU blockade US Partners with Türkiye for 155mm Munitions to Ukraine
The United States has announced a partnership with Türkiye for the supply of 155mm munitions to Ukraine. Faced with an increasing shortage in their...
Germany to deliver new shipment of weapons to Ukraine including drone - ammunition - APC
Germany announced on Thursday, March 29, 2024, a new delivery to Ukraine of ammunition for different types of armaments, armored vehicles, and othe...
General Atomics secures $561 Million US DoD contract for Gray Eagle combat drone
On March 28, 2024, the US Department of Defense announced it had awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., based in Poway, California, a $...
Israel to receive a shipment of JLTV armored vehicles from the US
On March 28, 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Israel would receive a new shipment of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) from ...
France will deliver hundreds of VAB armored vehicles to Ukraine
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said France is to deliver “hundreds” of armored vehicles by the beginning of next year to Ukraine as part...
British Intel: Russia Uses Barges to Protect Naval Bases After Recent Ukrainian Drone Attack Successes
According to the latest information published on March 31, 2024, by the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) Intelligence services, newly analyzed sat...
Russia Restores and Analyzes Captured Ukrainian Marder 1A3 IFV in Revealing Video
A video released on April 1, 2024, by the Russian Ministry of Defense has provided a detailed look at a captured Ukrainian Marder 1A3 Infantry Figh...
Vietnam Strengthens Armed Forces with Advanced Russian T-90S MBTs Main Battle Tanks
The Vietnamese army is now equipped with the latest generation of Main Battle Tank (MBT) with the acquisition of the T-90S and T-90K command varian...
Analysis: Exploring SAAB Gripen Fighter Jet's Combat Capabilities to Enhance Ukraine's Air Force
According to information reported by the Army Recognition editorial team on March 29, 2024, Sweden has expressed openness to potentially supplying ...
