Defense News Army 2024
U.S. Air Force Announces Test of AI-Piloted Fighter Jet
On April 9, 2024, the U.S. Air Force declared its plan to integrate over 1,000 autonomous drones, highlighting a significant shift in military stra...
Hughes and General Atomics Partner to Enhance Communications for the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Drone
On April 9, 2024, Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, announced it has been awarded a production contract by General Atomics Aeronautical ...
Malaysian Peacekeepers Transition to PANTHERA 4x4 Armored Vehicles in Lebanon
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense has bolstered its operational capabilities in Lebanon by acquiring 20 PANTHERA 4x4 armored vehicles. Valued at RM...
US Approves Sale of HAWK Phase III Air Defense System to Ukraine
The State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to the Government of Ukraine for the support of the HAWK Phase III missile syst...
China set to deploy Nex-Gen H-20 Stealth Bomber into Active Duty to Counter US
In March 2024, Chinese Air Force Deputy Commander Wang Wei confirmed that the H-20, a new stealth strategic bomber with long-range strategic strike...
Kongsberg Defence Australia Enhances Local Defense Capabilities
Kongsberg Defence Australia, a subsidiary of the Norwegian Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace group, is stepping up its production activities in Austr...
Russia plans to deploy new 2S38 Derivatsya anti-aircraft gun system to Ukraine
Following the director of the Russian defense industry conglomerate, Rostec, newly commissioned vehicles are going to be sent to the front lines. T...
British MoD Intel Reports Economic Sanctions Severely Impact Russian Missile Production
Citing information published by the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) Intelligence Services on April 9, 2024, economic sanctions imposed on Russia ...
US delivers AK-47 assault rifles and RPG-7 rocket launchers to Ukraine
The United States government has announced the transfer of an important stockpile of weapons and ammunition to the Ukrainian armed forces. This tra...
Germany to purchase up to 900 Fuchs 6x6 armored personnel carriers
According to Bloomberg on April 8, 2024, Germany's government is set to initiate military investments of up to €7 billion ($7.6 billion). This plan...
Boeing conducts first flight with its new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter
On April 8, 2024, the American Company Boeing Defense announced via a tweet the first flight of the CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter. Although th...
Russian Navy frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov at DIMDEX 2024
At the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2024, naval forces from around the globe have gathered to display the...
British Army Renews Contract with Saab for Enhanced Live Training Capability
The British Army has entered into a new contract with Saab, reinforcing its commitment to simulation technology for military training. Valued at £6...
A B-1B Bomber Returns to Active Service in United States
After being stored in the aircraft boneyard, the B-1B Lancer, affectionately nicknamed "Lancelot," is being revived to rejoin the active bomber fle...
Burkina Faso unveils new Turkish Akinci drones
Burkina Faso unveiled its new long-range combat drone, Akinci, on April 8, 2024, marking a significant development in its efforts to enhance defens...
Russia Develops New Anti-Tank Ammo Using Captured Ukrainian Leopard 2 Tank and M2A2 Bradley IFV
Using captured German Leopard tanks and US Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Russia is developing new anti-tank ammunition. By studying these war...
German fighter jets intercept a Russian Il-20 aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea
German fighter jets were deployed to intercept a Russian Il-20 electronic reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea after it was detected flying ...
US Deploys First Operational Squadron of US Marine Corps F-35s on East Coast
As of April 5, 2024, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, under the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), has achieved full operational capability....
Taiwan purchases an initial batch of 25,000 T112 5.56 mm assault rifles to replace outdated models
According to CNA on April 6, 2024, the Taiwanese National Army announced plans to procure a first batch of 25,000 units of the new T112 assault rif...
Ecuador Receives Its First MBombe Armored Vehicles from South Africa
The Ecuadorian Army has taken delivery of its initial batch of the new Paramount Group MBombe armored vehicles (painted in olive green). This 6x6 v...