Army News
Aselsan Unveils Volkan-M Fire Control System for Turkish M-60T Tanks
The Turkish defense industry has taken a step in modernizing its armored forces with the development and integration of the Volkan-M Fire Control S...
Lithuania strengthens defense with acquisition of Leopard 2 Tanks
As Lithuania celebrates its Independence Day on Friday, February 16, 2024, the country has organized an exhibition featuring the Leopard 2 tanks ac...
Collins Aerospace delivers Mobile Air Traffic Control System to US Air Force
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) business, announced on February 12, 2024, the delivery of vehicle-mounted air traffic ...
Finland's Patria Collaborates with DSL and FFG to Replace German Army's Fuchs Armored Vehicles
On February 15, 2023, a collaboration unfolded in the defense sector as Patria, DSL (under the KNDS group), and FFG announced their partnership. Th...
US and South Korean Marines launch joint exercise KMEP 24-1
American Marines based in Okinawa, Japan, have arrived in the Republic of Korea to participate in the Korean Marine Exercise Program 24-1. This pro...
Iran simulates destruction of Israeli F-35 hangars with Emad and Qadr missiles
On February 14, 2024, reports from Tehran indicated that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a military exercise aimed at the si...
Spain targets significant modernization program for Leopard 2E tank fleet by 2032
According to Defense 360° on February 12, 2024, the Spanish Army plans to launch a significant modernization program for its Leopard 2E Main Battle...
Swiss government seeks billions to strengthen its Armed forces
Swiss authorities have submitted a multi-billion funding request for the enhancement of the armed forces, announced by Defence Minister Viola Amher...
Russia develops Mini-Missiles for Pantsir defense system to counter drones
Russia has developed a new type of short-range mini-missiles for its Pantsir-S1 air defense system, aimed at intercepting and destroying drones and...
Austria plans to acquire 225 new Pandur Evolution armored personnel carrier
Austria is reportedly close to finalizing a major deal worth nearly 1.8 billion euros ($1.9 billion) for the additional purchase of 225 Pandur Evol...
British Army deploys over 160 vehicles in NATO's VJTF exercise
On February 13, 2024, the British Army reported that the 2nd Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment (2 R Anglian) had conducted an alert exercise, de...
Finland participates in a NATO exercise for the first time
The Finnish and Swedish Defense Forces will take part in the Nordic military exercise "Nordic Response 24" led by Norway, as announced by the Finni...
Germany meets NATO's defense spending target for the first time
For the first time since 1992, the German government has earmarked $73.41 billion for defense spending this year, marking 2.01% of its GDP. This de...
U.S. Army commits to increasing artillery production to 100,000 shells per month
Under the Department of Defense's National Defense Industrial Strategy, the U.S. Army and its industrial partners have announced a significant incr...
KNDS Announces Collaboration with Saudi Defense Industry for SABIR Guided Artillery Ammunition
During the World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, KNDS revealed its partnership with the Saudi defense industry to develop the SABIR guid...
Ukraine launches Lyut a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Ukraine has unveiled a new unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), named "Lyut" (Fury), as reported by Militarnyi. This advanced robotic vehicle is armed wi...
Ascod light tank training for Philippine Forces completed
General Dynamics European Land Systems-Santa Bárbara Sistemas (GDELS-SBS), the Spanish subsidiary of General Dynamics European Land Systems, has su...
U.S. Army awards contract to Raytheon for Coyote 2C interceptors
On February 9, the U.S. Army announced the award of a $75 million contract (approximately €70 million) to Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation...
Serbia's new French Thales GM400 Alpha mobile radar systems now operational
As reported by Politika on February 12, 2024, the Serbian Army's 126th Air Surveillance, Signaling, and Guidance Brigade (VOJIN) recently deployed ...
British Army Promotes Watchkeeper-X Drone at World Defense Show 2024 in Saudi Arabia
LThe British Army promotes its Watchkeeper-X drone at the World Defense Show, a defense exhibition held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4 to...