Defense News Army 2024
Slovakia enhances its air defense capabilities with German MANTIS
At the end of 2023, Slovakia officially acquired two MANTIS (Modular, Automatic, and Network-capable Targeting and Interception System) air defense...
Morocco may acquire 200 Cobra 2 vehicles from Turkish manufacturer Otokar
The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco (FAR, Forces Armées Royales) may bolster their military arsenal with the addition of 200 Cobra 2 armored vehicles...
Galvion introduces EDG headborne power and data distribution and management system
Galvion, a major supplier of power and data management solutions and innovative head protection systems, is introducing E.D.G (Energy Data Grid; pr...
Ecuador accepts military assistance from over 38 nations amid crisis
According to MercoPress on January 13, 2024, Ecuador's President, Daniel Noboa, announced his government's acceptance of military support from Arge...
Breaking News: France announces big delivery for Ukraine with the supply of 78 CAESAR howitzers
On January 17, 2024, France is set to deliver 78 CAESAR (Camion équipé d'un Système d'artillerie) 155mm self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, a...
Burkina Faso receives Chinese armored vehicles amid regional tensions
On January 12, 2024, a ceremony took place in the presence of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré to mark the delivery of new Chinese military equipme...
Northrop Grumman’s mobile ground-based solutions to get any at data any time for US Navy and USMC missions
Northrop Grumman continues to be at the forefront of mobile ground station technology, as evidenced by its recent contract award for the Maritime T...
Ukraine successfully destroys Russian Shahed drones with new FrankenSAM air defense system
On January 17, 2024, Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, announced the first successful operational use of one of the ...
British 'Desert Rats' leading NATO’s first line of defence in 2024
One of the most prestigious brigades within the British Army has assumed a central role in NATO's operations this year. On January 11th, in a cerem...
Northrop Grumman test fires full-scale Sentinel ICBM stage-2 solid rocket motor
Northrop Grumman completed a live, static-fire test of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) stage-two solid rocket motor at the U.S...
US-UK joint strike targets Houthi forces with Tomahawk missiles and Paveway IV bombs
As reported by CNN on January 12, 2024, United States and British forces conducted a joint military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in ...
Rheinmetall to supply German army with 30mm rounds for Puma IFV
The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to produce and supply medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. A cal...
Saab to supply Sweden with MSHORAD Mobile Short Range Air Defence systems integrated on BvS10 armoured vehicle
Saab has received an order for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). The co...
Breaking News: French President Macron Announces Delivery of 40 SCALP-EG Missiles to Ukraine
During a press conference held on January 16, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron made a significant announcement regarding France's support to ...
India prepares Zorawar light tank to confront China in Himalayan region
According to ANI on January 12, 2024, India's domestically developed light tank project, known as Zorawar, is progressing as the first prototype ge...
Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric join forces to strengthen Japan's integrated air and missile defense systems
Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have signed a teaming agreement to collaborate on integrated air and missile defense capabilit...
US Police Forces Increase Use of Lenco BearCat G3 Armored Vehicles In Response To Rising Terrorism
The Watertown Police Department in South Dakota has marked a step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the approval of the purchase of a ...
Ukraine Requests US AH-64 Apache Helicopters to Counter Russian Tank Forces
Ukraine has recently requested new military equipment, including the formidable American-made AH-64 Apache helicopter, renowned for its anti-tank p...
European coalition forces spearhead collaborative combat with LATACC project
The Land Tactical Collaborative Combat (LATACC) project aims to enable the different land combat systems being developed by each Member State (such...
US Army tests wireless communication system for M88A2 recovery vehicles
In January 2024, the U.S. Army announced a breakthrough in communication capabilities for armored vehicles. Specifically, the Axnes PNG Wireless In...
