Defense News Army 2024
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How French Army Revamped Old Cannons into 20mm Proteus for Drone Combat
In response to the growing presence of drones on modern battlefields, the French Army unveiled the Proteus cannon in a video released on January 23...
Is New Iranian Rezvan Loitering Munition a Potential Concern for Israeli Forces?
On January 9, 2025, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) introduced the Rezvan unmanned loitering munition system, featuring a container...
Iran Deploys 800 km Over-the-Horizon Radar in Northwest Capable of Detecting US RQ-4 Global Hawk
According to Islamic World News, on January 7, 2024, Iran has operationalized an advanced over-the-horizon (OTH) radar system, named Nazir, in the ...
Rafale Fighter Jets and Barracuda Submarines Propel French Arms Sales in 2024
After a year marked by a decline in orders in 2023, France’s defense industrial and technological base (BITD) achieved significant growth in 2024, ...
Exclusive report: Israeli Special Forces Unveil Secret Operation Many Ways Targeting Iranian Missile Factory in Syria
On January 2, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) revealed an extraordinary operation in Syria on September 8, 2024, through a video publication...
India Strengthens Defense Independence with Local Production of 100 South Korean K9 Vajra-T Howitzers
On December 23, 2024, India finalized a strategic contract with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) for the production of 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers...
Poland Enhances Homar-K MLRS Battalion Operations with WB Electronics’ Advanced Reconnaissance Systems
On December 24, 2024, the Polish Armament Agency signed a contract worth over €120 million with WB Electronics, a subsidiary of the WB Group, for t...
Following Acquisition of South Korean FA-50 Fighters Poland Eyes KGGB Glide Bombs
As part of its military modernization strategy, Poland is reportedly considering adding KGGB (Korean GPS-Guided Bomb) glide bombs to its arsenal, a...
Breaking News: US Announces New $2.5 B Military Aid to Ukraine Including Artillery Rounds & Combat Vehicles
On December 30, 2024, President of the United States, Joe Biden, unveiled a new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, marking a significan...
Viettel's S-125-VT Air Defense System Offers Extended Range and Dual Engagement in 20 Minutes
The S-125-VT air defense missile system, modernized by Viettel, was showcased at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition in 2024. Based on the...
Roketsan's ALKA Laser Weapon System Tackles Growing Threat of Drone Swarm
On December 28, 2024, the Turkish defense group Roketsan showcased the capabilities of its ALKA Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system during a series...
Hungary Receives Final Batch of SAAB Carl Gustaf M4 Anti-Tank Missiles To Replace Soviet-Era RPG-7
The Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) have officially received the final batch of Carl Gustaf M4 anti-tank guided missiles, marking the successful con...