Defense News Army 2024
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Ukraine and Germany eye closer cooperation on air defense and armored vehicle manufacturing
On November 24, 2024, Sergiy Boyev, Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Defence for European Integration, met with Niels Hilmer, the State Secretary of th...
In 2025 Turkish Army to Receive Altay One of the World's Most Advanced Tanks
Türkiye's Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, recently confirmed that the Turkish Armed Forces will begin receiving the first serially-produ...
Germany Moves to Procure Israeli PULS Rocket Artillery Systems to Replace MARS II Units Sent to Ukraine
According to information published by the German defense website Hartpunkt on November 27, 2024, the German Ministry of Defense has officially laun...
A First In Belgium to Strengthen Cooperation in Military Reconnaissance with International Exercise Yellow Guardian
From November 20 to 29, 2024, the Horse Hunters Battalion is organizing a large-scale tactical exercise in Neufchâteau and Elsenborn. Named "Yellow...
Turkish Company Otokar Secures Contract with Romania for Locally Built COBRA II Tactical Armored Vehicles
On November 27, 2024, Turkish land systems manufacturer Otokar signed a contract with Romtehnica, representing the Romanian Ministry of Defense, to...
Analysis: What is the 64N6 'Tombstone' Radar Destroyed by Ukraine's ATACMS Missile Strike?
The 64N6 "Tombstone" radar, a critical element of Russia's S-300 and S-400 air defense missile systems, was recently destroyed by Ukrainian forces ...
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In modern military operations, where quick and accurate information is essential, the identification of military equipment is a critical capability...
AI-Enhanced Cameras Deployed to Prevent Aerial Attacks on Washington's Strategic Sites
On November 25, 2024, the United States Department of Defense announced the deployment of a new artificial intelligence-based air surveillance syst...
New Zealand modernizes Army wheeled tactical vehicles fleet with 60 Spanish-made VAMTAC
On November 21, 2024, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) signed a contract with the Spanish company UROVESA to replace part of its utility vehicl...
France to develop new ballistic missile for addressing gaps in long-range strike capabilities
According to Challenges on November 27, 2024, France is exploring the development of a new land-based ballistic missile with a range exceeding 1,00...
Germany to Modernize Combat Support Networks with Avilus' Grille Logistics Drone
On November 6, 2024, Avilus, a German company specializing in drones, announced its collaboration with the German Army (Bundeswehr) to conduct test...
Analysis: Russia’s Hypersonic Missiles Cannot Be Countered by Current US and European Air Defenses
Due to the new threats posed by hypersonic ballistic missiles, particularly those that Russia could deploy to target Ukraine and potentially Europe...
Greece and Türkiye Draw Inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome to Develop Their Own Air Defense Systems
Amid ongoing strategic competition, Greece and Türkiye, despite being NATO allies, are intensifying efforts to develop advanced air defense systems...
Greece to transfer S-300 and Tor-M1 air defense systems to Armenia instead of Ukraine in strategic shift
According to Enikos.gr on November 25, 2024, Greece is proceeding with the transfer of several Russian-made air defense systems, including the S-30...
Israel to purchase hundreds of JLTV armored vehicles in major modernization effort
On November 24, 2024, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the ministerial committee for equipping and power building approved several pr...
Breaking News: North Korea develops new Bulsae-5 as an upgraded version of its 6x6 anti-tank missile system
At the North Korean Arms Equipment Exhibition 2024, officially named "Defense Development-2024," a new variant of the Bulsae-4 anti-tank guided mis...
Cyprus Presents a Plan in Collaboration with US for NATO Membership
The Republic of Cyprus, under the leadership of President Nikos Christodoulidis, is advancing a plan for gradual integration into the North Atlanti...
Denmark's Cutting-Edge Leopard 2A7 Tanks Shine in NATO's RESOLUTE WARRIOR Exercise
In November 2024, Denmark's newly acquired Leopard 2A7 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) demonstrated their cutting-edge capabilities during Exercise RESOLU...
Japan Government Outlines Comprehensive Plan for Expanding Its Defense Industry Globally
In a report from October 2024, the Japanese government outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at strengthening its national defense industry and p...