Army News
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Taiwan purchases an initial batch of 25,000 T112 5.56 mm assault rifles to replace outdated models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...
BlueHalo Secures Four-year Contract with US Army for P-HEL Counter-Drone System Support
BlueHalo has secured a four-year contract to provide preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as operator and maintenance team training for...
Russian new cheap stealth fighter SU-75 facing massive export issue
After three years since the presentation of the new stealth aircraft intended to equip the Russian Aerospace Forces by 2027, the Russians are strug...
Germany Buys Marder 1A3 Infantry Vehicles from Rheinmetall for Ukraine
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has received an order from the German government to deliver an additional 20 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehi...
Israel strengthens aerial capabilities with new Hermes 900 "Star" drone squadron
On April 7, 2024, the Israeli Air Force announced the establishment of Squadron 147, named "Ram", at Palmachim Air Base. This new squadron is speci...
US Army showcases its new XM1304 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle's capabilities to top commanders
On April 7, 2024, the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) hosted a demonstration for General George, the Chief of Staff of the US Army, and Serg...
First test flights for the New-Generation C-130J Hercules in New Zealand
On April 5, 2024, New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins announced the successful inaugural flights of the country’s first C-130J Hercules a...
South Korean startups accelerate entry into military UAV market
As the global military drone market is expected to grow from $14.4 billion in 2023 to $35.6 billion by 2030, South Korean startups are swiftly movi...
Russian Aerospace Forces reinforce fleet with new Su-34s
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) have recently enhanced their fleet with the addition of new Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers, as reported by the s...
British Army Major Strength Demonstration During NATO Steadfast Defender Exercise
The United Kingdom announced on Twitter @DefenceES a significant escalation for the new phase of the NATO exercise, Steadfast Defender. The announc...
Polaris MRZR 4 all-terrain vehicles deployed with Ukrainian Special Forces
On April 7, 2024, Ukrainian forces shared on Ukrainian social media platforms footage showing a unit of Ukrainian special forces utilizing Polaris ...
Thailand becomes third purchaser of GQL-111 bridge system
Thailand has recently confirmed the acquisition of the GQL-111 bridging system, designed and manufactured in China. This system is known for its ab...
Russian Army Receives New 2S3M 152mm Howitzers to Compensate for Losses in Ukraine
On April 5, 2024, ROSTEC, the Russian State Defense Company, confirmed that the Russian army received 2S3M, a modernized version of the 2S3 Akatsia...