2024
US Announces New $200 Million Aid Package for Ukraine Including NASAMS and Artillery Munitions
On July 29, 2024, the Department of Defense (DoD) unveiled new security assistance measures to address Ukraine's critical security and defense need...
North Korea Increases 152mm Artillery Output Potentially Supporting Russian War Efforts
North Korea has recently intensified the production of 152-millimeter artillery shells, according to officials who spoke to Radio Free Asia. Despit...
New German Military Aid for Ukraine Including Leopard 1A5 Tanks
On July 29, 2024, Germany announced a new series of military aid for Ukraine, further strengthening its commitment alongside Kyiv in the face of th...
Nammo to Supply 800 M72 Anti-Tank Weapons to Malaysian Army
On July 29, 2024, the Malaysian Army announced the signing of a contract with the Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo for the supply of 800 units...
Japan to Build First Missile Range on Minamitori Island for Type 12 Anti-Ship Missile Tests
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has announced plans to construct its first missile range on Minamitori Island, situated in the northwes...
Thales and KNDS join forces to modernize Leopard 2A8 power systems
On July 26, 2024, Thales announced it had been awarded a contract by KNDS to supply High-Power Solid-State Power Distribution Boards (SSPDB) for th...
Germany lifts embargo on Italian Centauro II anti-tank vehicles for Brazil
As reported by A-129 Mangusta on July 27, 2024, Germany has lifted the restrictions regarding the transit and shipment by sea of the first two Ital...
Elbit Systems Secures $190 Million Contract for 120mm Guided Mortar Munition
Israeli company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on July 29, 2024, that it has secured a contract worth approximately $190 million to supply its laser ...
Boeing and Antonov Sign MOU to Enhance Drone Capabilities Through Strategic Defense Collaboration
On July 22, 2024, at the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing, the American aerospace giant, announced the signing of a memorandum of understa...
US Army Conducts Successful Counter Drone-Swarm Demonstration
The U.S. Army's Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Systems Office (JCO) recently conducted its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems (...
Strategic THAAD Missile Defense Drills Held by US Army in Texas
The U.S. Army's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, assigned to Bravo Battery, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, participated in...
Ukrainian Assault Battalion Equipped with Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
The soldiers of the 225th Separate Assault Battalion have recently been equipped with German Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles. This update was...