Army News
Spain to purchase upgraded US Excalibur-S 155mm precision-guided shell
According to the Tierra Digital nº 95 from December 2023, a publication of the Spanish Army, Spain is set to acquire the Excalibur-S 155mm precisio...
Chilean Army modernizes its Leopard 2A4 tank fleet
The Chilean army, in a continuous effort to strengthen its deterrent and operational capabilities, made a significant stride in 2023 with the launc...
Thales GM200 MM/C radars to fortify Lithuania's counter-battery arsenal
Leveraging robust international NATO collaboration and steadfast bilateral defense partnerships, the Lithuanian Defence Material Agency has entered...
Russia tests new Pantsir-SM-SV air defense system based on tracked chassis
The "Pantsir-SM-SV", a modernized version of the "Pantsir-S" air defense system, has completed its modernization tests, as announced by Rostec, the...
BAE Systems secures new contract for upgrading US Bradley IFVs
BAE Systems has secured a contract for upgrading the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to the M2A4 version. This initiative aims to exte...
China delivers PLH-11 Multiple Rocket Launchers to Ghana
On December 7, 2023, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) received an undisclosed number of PLH-11 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), along with other ...
Iran enhances logistics adding over 100 heavy tank transport trailers
The Iranian Army Ground Forces have significantly boosted their logistics capabilities by incorporating more than 100 heavy tank transport trailers...
L3Harris to produce 16 US missile tracking satellites
On December 20, 2023, L3Harris announced the completion of its Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) for 16 missile tr...
US Army Deploys Its New M-SHORAD Air Defense Vehicle for the First Time During Exercise in Slovakia
The US Army has initiated active defense missions using its new state-of-the-art Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense system (M-SHORAD) for the first t...
Ukraine to Field Innovative FrankenSAM Air Defense Missile Systems in Collaboration with US
In a significant development for Ukraine's military capabilities, Oleksandr Kamishin, Ukraine’s Minister of Strategic Industries, announced the imm...
Spanish Police launchs a tender for acquisition of 1,250 Scorpion EVO 3 A1 Submachine Guns
Spanish National Police launches a tender for the purchase of a new batch of 1,250 Scorpion EVO3 A1 submachine guns. Valued at over two million eur...
Japan delivers Type 73 light tactical vehicles and Morooka tracked carrier to Ukraine
On December 26, 2023, the Embassy of Japan in Ukraine announced the delivery of military vehicles from the Ministry of Defense of Japan to Ukraine'...
Netherlands sells 53 YPR 765 infantry fighting vehicles to Jordan
The Dutch Project Team for Disposal of Ground Systems (COMMIT) has sold and shipped obsolete military equipment to Jordan. This operation involved ...
Russian Zala Aero Unveils Izdeliye 55 Kamikaze Drone Invulnerable to Electronic Warfare Systems
On January 2, 2024, the Russian-based ZALA Group unveiled their latest development, the "Izdeliye 55" loitering munition or kamikaze drone for depl...
North Korean leader Kim Jung-un orders armed forces to prepare for possible war
On December 31, state media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded the year with fresh threats of launching a nuclear attack on Se...
Norway authorizes direct sales of arms to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has authorized the direct sale of arms and defense equipment from its national defense industry to Ukraine. This decision,...
Lithuania increases land force capability with 500 JLTVs from US
On December 30, 2023, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced on its Twitter account the arrival of 50 new Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV...
Spanish Army strengthens artillery capabilities with 4X4 Uro Vamtac ST5
On December 2023, Artillerymen of the Almogávares VI Parachutist Brigade conducted tests with two new Vamtac ST5 vehicles from the Galician company...
Russia receives new batch of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles
The Guards Motorized Rifle Regiment of the Central Military District of Russia, located in the Sverdlovsk region, has recently enhanced its arsenal...
US clears sale of additional 155mm artillery munitions to Israel worth $147 Mn
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on December 29, 2023, announced that the Secretary of State has approved a possible Foreign Military S...