Defense News Army 2024
Saudi Arabia Reveals Integration of Six Advanced Air Defense Systems to Counter Modern Threats
On October 22, 2024, the Saudi Ministry of Defense, through an official publication, officially revealed the introduction of six advanced air defen...
SAHA EXPO 2024: Dual UKSS 25mm Weapon System by SARSILMAZ
The SAHA EXPO 2024, hosted by SAHA Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center, is currently underway, with Turkey's defense industry leaders presenting t...
GÜRZ-150 by Aselsan Revolutionizes Air Defense at SAHA 2024 in Türkiye
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Türkiye, Aselsan unveiled its latest multi-effector air and missile defense system, the GÜRZ-150. Designed to provid...
Korkut 25 Aselsan's New Weapon Against Miniature Drones Unveiled at SAHA 2024
The KORKUT 25 vehicle was presented by Aselsan during the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Turkey, showcasing its capabilities as a close air defense system...
Otokar Exhibits Akrep II Fitted with Cockerill 90mm Turret for Increased Firepower
At the SAHA 2024 Defense Exhibition, Turkish company Otokar introduced its armored reconnaissance vehicle, the Akrep II, equipped with an advanced ...
Sarsilmaz Showcases its 20 mm Automated Turret ATAK During SAHA 2024 in Türkiye
The Turkish company Sarsilmaz presented its new automated turret equipped with a 20 mm cannon, named "ATAK Burun Topu", during the SAHA Expo 2024. ...
Türkiye's new tank-based FNSS Kaplan APC to enter production by 2025 for Indonesia
On October 22, 2024, FNSS and PT Pindad signed an agreement for the development and production of the new Kaplan Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), a...
Lithuania Finalizes Purchase of German Leopard 2 Tanks & Initiates Acquisition of CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
On October 22, 2024, Lithuania has officially decided to purchase German-made Leopard 2 main battle tanks and has initiated procedures for the acqu...
Aselsan Expands Its Anti-Drone Solutions with KORKUT 25 mm and BUKALEMUN at SAHA EXPO
On October 22, 2024, ASELSAN took advantage of the first day of the SAHA EXPO in Istanbul to present its new anti-drone systems, including the KORK...
Turkish Yavuz 155mm howitzer fires 3 rounds in 15 seconds with 40-kilometer strike capability
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), a Turkish manufacturer known for producing the T-155 Firtina, showcased another 155m...
South Korea Deploys K2 MBT and K9 Howitzers Abroad for First Time in Joint Exercises with Qatar
On October 21, 2024, the South Korean army announced that it had, for the first time in its history, deployed its K2 tanks and K9 self-propelled ho...
New Turkish SM-81 Keskin 81mm mortar system from Saver offers trigger firing and 6,100 meter range
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Türkiye’s Saver Advanced Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Ermaksan, presented the SM-81 Keskin, a new 81mm breech...
FNSS' new Pars Alpha 8x8 could fire anti-tank missiles over 4km while on the move
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, Turkish defense company FNSS presents its new Pars Alpha 8x8 armored vehicle, which was unveiled in February at the Wo...
UAE MoD Unveils First Deployment of Locally Made Nimr Ajban Mk2 Armoured Vehicles
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) officially released a video on 18 October 2024, showcasing the deployment of locall...
L3Harris and Overland AI Unveil Diamondback UGV at AUSA With Testing Slated for 2025
L3Harris Technologies and Overland AI have introduced their latest advancement in autonomous military vehicles with the unveiling of the Diamondbac...
Focus | Russia’s war in Ukraine triggers Sweden’s biggest defense investment since Cold War
On October 15, 2024, the Swedish government introduced its defense strategy for 2025–2030. The plan allocates 170 billion SEK (€14.9 billion) for m...
AeroVironment Designs Next-Gen Modular P550 eVTOL Drone with AI Capabilities
On October 11, 2023, AeroVironment, one of the global leaders in the design of unmanned autonomous systems, unveiled its latest model, the P550. Th...
India Places an Order with Czech Republic for More Than 1000 CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 Submachine Guns
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) has awarded a contract for 1,228 CZ Scorpion Evo 3 A1 submachine guns to Vinveli Automated Systems ...
Kalashnikov to Deliver KUB-E Loitering Munitions to an International Client
The Kalashnikov Group, one of Russia's leading arms manufacturers, has signed its first international contract for the delivery of KUB-E (UB) guide...
Barrett Unveils New SSRS 30mm Automatic Grenade Launcher for US Army’s PGS Program
Barrett Firearms, a renowned American manufacturer of sniper rifles, has unveiled its latest innovation: a 30mm semi-automatic grenade launcher for...