Army News
Norway Secures Major Contract for US AIM-120C-8 Surface-to-Air Missiles to Counter Russia
On October 28, 2024, Norway finalized an agreement with the United States to acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air defense missiles, a contract valued at o...
Switzerland joins European Sky Shield Initiative with US Patriot missile systems
On October 17, 2024, Switzerland formally signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the 15th member of the European Sky Shield Initiat...
Germany and Croatia to jointly develop unmanned mine-scattering vehicles by 2025
On October 28, 2024, Rheinmetall AG and Croatian UGS manufacturer DOK-ING signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Berlin, marking a strategic...
Germany to Develop Next-Gen Taurus Neo Cruise Missile after Ukraine War Lessons
On October 27, 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced an ambitious project to develop an advanced version of the Taurus cruise mis...
Russia Equips T-72B3M Tanks with Advanced Arena-M Active Protection System
According to information published by Uralvagonzavod on October 25, 2024, Russia has upgraded its T-72B3M main battle tanks with the Arena-M Active...
Algeria reveals acquisition of Russian Iskander-E ballistic missile system
As reported by ORCA Military on October 28, 2024, the Russian Iskander-E short-range ballistic missile system has been seen for the first time in A...
Finland Strengthens F-35 Fleet with Acquisition of 150 AARGM-ER Missiles from United States
The Finnish Ministry of Defense has confirmed the acquisition of Northrop Grumman's advanced AGM-88G Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Rang...
South Korea Moves Up Deployment of Its Iron Dome in Response to North Korean Threats
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced on October 29, 2024, that it has approved a plan to advance the deploymen...
Taiwan Secures US Deal for 1,000 Attack Drones Amid Rising PLA Drills
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has recently formalized an agreement with the U.S. government to purchase 1,000 attack drones, marking a significant s...
Croatia and Germany Sign Letter of Intent for Acquisition of 50 Leopard 2A8 Tanks
On October 28, 2024, Croatia and Germany took a significant step in strengthening their defense capabilities by signing a letter of intent in Berli...
Turkish Ermaksan introduces 81 mm KESKIN Mortar for varied deployment scenarios
ERMAKSAN has introduced the SM-81 KESKİN 81 mm mortar and its advanced Fire Control System, a highly adaptable and efficient solution with over 90%...
Saab Expands Its Partnership with British Army to Support Live Training in Oman
Saab has announced a £20 million amendment to the Instrumented Live Training (ILT-D) contract signed in April 2024 with the UK Ministry of Defence....
Breaking News: Belgium Set to Choose MBDA's SAMP/T Over US Patriot for its Air Defense
As Belgium prepares to enhance its air defense capabilities, the choice appears to be leaning towards the SAMP/T, a missile defense system develope...
Swedish Army to receive new CV9035 MkIIIC combat vehicles to replace CV9040Cs sent to Ukraine
On October 26, 2024, the Swedish Army presented the CV9035 Mk.IIIC at the P7 South Scanian Regiment in Sweden. The country plans to acquire 50 of t...
Ghana Modernizes Its Armed Forces By Acquiring VN-22 Armored Vehicles From China
The Ghanaian Armed Forces have strengthened their combat capabilities with the recent acquisition of VN-22 armored vehicles from China, as reported...
Exclusive: Discover Ukraine's Sky Dragon Devastating Drone-Dropped Incendiary Thermite Weapon Against Russia
Recently, Chuck Pfarrer, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, shared a detailed graphic on his X account explaining Sky Dragon, a new Ukrainian weapon system u...
Elbit Systems Secures Contract for Israel's Iron Beam Lasers Amid Growing Drone and Missile Threats
Elbit Systems Ltd., an Israeli company specializing in defense and security technologies, announced today that it has secured a contract worth appr...
US Army’s Future XM30 Combat Vehicle to Redefine IFV with a 50mm Cannon and AI Technologies
According to Nicholas Drummond on October 27, 2024, the US Army’s future XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle is set to redefine the infantry fi...
Satellite Images Reveal Rise of Chinese Forces with 59 New DF-26 Missile Launchers
In October 2024, new satellite images revealed a significant increase in Chinese production of launchers for DF-26 ballistic missiles, indicating a...
Portugal Upgrades Its Air Defense System by Replacing Its Chaparral with French RapidRanger
The Portuguese Army has reportedly selected Thales' RapidRanger as its new air defense system, replacing the now-retired M48A2E1/A3 Chaparral, acco...