Russian forces intercepted and captured an American RQ-20 Puma drone, an advanced tactical reconnaissance model, in the Zaporijia region. This incident, which occurred on October 26, 2024, represents a significant gain for Russian electronic warfare specialists, as they managed to retrieve a US military device with its entire electronic system intact. This acquisition offers Russian […]
Switzerland; Armasuisse selects Piranha IV based AGM to replace M109 Howitzers.
On November 5, 2024, Switzerland took a decisive step toward modernizing its artillery capabilities by selecting a new system. Armasuisse, the Federal Office for Defence Procurement, concluded its evaluation and now recommends acquiring the AGM (Artillery Gun Module) mounted on the Piranha IV vehicle from Germany’s KNDS. This funding request will be presented to Parliament […]
Algeria; Army parades T-62 mine-clearing tank
During the military parade on November 1, 2024, marking the 70th anniversary of the Liberation Revolution, the Algerian Army introduced a newly developed engineer tracked armored vehicle. This advanced engineering vehicle is based on the Soviet-era T-62 main battle tank chassis, upgraded with modern features to enable specialized mine-clearing and demolition tasks on the battlefield. […]
Pakistan; Navy test-fires new SMASH TBM from warship.
The Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a test launch of the indigenously developed SMASH ballistic missile from a warship. On November 4, 2024, the Pakistan Navy announced the flight test, demonstrating the weapon system’s ability to engage both land and sea targets with high precision. With a range of 350 kilometers, the missile is equipped with […]
France, Germany; Shipborne railgun tested at hyper-sonic speeds
According to information published by Opex360 on November 3, 2024, the French Navy is set to unveil its new electromagnetic railgun, capable of launching projectiles at speeds reaching Mach 8.7. This innovation, led by the French-German Research Institute of Saint-Louis (ISL) under the Defense Innovation Agency (AID) represents a groundbreaking shift in naval weaponry. Unveiling […]
Colombia; Government commits to buy Gripen fighters.
Colombia is taking a decisive step toward modernizing its air fleet by committing to the purchase of JAS Gripen fighter jets from Saab, a leading Swedish defense company. According to reports from Ekot, the Swedish public radio news service, this purchase agreement, though not yet officially confirmed, is on the verge of finalization. This acquisition, […]
Norway; MoD orders AIM-120C-8 for NASAMS
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 over $363 million, according to an announcement from the Norwegian military. This acquisition, among the most significant in Norway’s defense history, represents a key step in Norway’s strategic initiative to reinforce its […]
Russia; Army inducts T-72B3M with 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 Protection System (APS). This move reflects a commitment to enhancing the tank’s defensive capabilities amid an era of increasingly potent anti-tank weaponry. The T-72B3M represents the latest iteration of the T-72 series, featuring […]
Bangladesh; France offers Rafale FR-3 to the Air-Force
France is actively pursuing a contract with Bangladesh for the sale of two batches of Dassault Aviation’s Rafale F3-R and F4 fighters, as reported by Avionslegendaires. These negotiations, driven by the interim government led by Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus, are part of a broader effort to modernize the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), enhancing its air […]
Croatia; Army to receive Leopard-2A8, supply Ukraine with surplus M-84 tanks, M-80
On October 28, 2024, in Berlin, Croatian and German Defense Ministers Ivan Anušić and Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent confirming Croatia’s plan to transfer its M-84 tanks and M-80 infantry fighting vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces. In return, Germany has committed to financially support Croatia’s acquisition of 50 advanced Leopard 2A8 tanks. […]