Korean defense manufacturer Hyundai Rotem announced on Thursday that it had been chosen as the preferred bidder to supply 30 K808 White Tiger wheeled armored vehicles to Peru. The deal, valued at approximately 82.8 billion won ($601.6 million), is set to be finalized later this month, with STX Engine serving as the main contractor for […] The post Peru to get new wheeled armored vehicles from South Korea first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Ukrainian military forces successfully repelled a Russian advance, destroying 42 Russian tanks and armored vehicles near a village in the Donetsk region. This decisive action, reported by the 58th Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky on Facebook, underscores the fierce resistance Ukrainian troops are mounting against Russian aggression. The defense effort was a […] The post Ukrainian forces repel Russian advance, destroy 42 enemy combat vehicles first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The US military has conducted sea trials of the innovative ‘Manta Ray’ drone. The prototype of the Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), developed by Northrop Grumman, underwent comprehensive testing off the coast of Southern California in February and March 2024. During the testing phase, the Manta Ray demonstrated exceptional hydrodynamic performance, including submerged operations […] The post US military tests new fish-shaped underwater drone first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Finnish armored vehicles manufacturer Patria announced that Germany had entered the research and development phase of the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program. Alongside Finland, Latvia, and Sweden, Germany, in partnership with Patria, is advancing the initiative aimed at enhancing armored vehicle capabilities across participating nations. The CAVS program, initiated in 2020 by Finland and […] The post Germany enters R&D phase of CAVS program first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

The U.S. Air Force 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Base marked a new milestone with a ceremony on April 29 to commemorate the beginning of construction on the base’s new Weapons Generation Facility (WGF). This facility, one of over 35 construction projects planned at Ellsworth, is poised to bolster future Air Force base operations […] The post US Air Force builds new weapons facility to support future B-21 operations first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Amid the Israeli Air Force’s plan to retire its aging US-made Patriot missile defense systems and replace them with more advanced Israeli systems citizens of Israel have initiated a petition urging the government to consider transferring Patriot systems to Ukraine. The retirement of the Patriot array, known as Yahalom in the Israeli Air Force, is […] The post Israelis call government for transfer of Patriot systems to Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Observers have spotted in Ukraine a Canadian-made armored vehicle, the Senator, equipped with a unique anti-drone defense system known as a “cope cage.” This mesh-like metal structure aims to shield the armored vehicle from the increasing threat posed by suicide drones, which have become a formidable presence on the battlefield in Ukraine. The defensive screen […] The post Canadian-made Senator spotted with improved anti-drone armor first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Last week, the United States Army introduced the M2A4E1 Bradley variant at the Reserve Center in Saco, Maine. This latest iteration represents a significant leap forward in terms of both modernization and survivability. The M2A4E1 Bradley stands out as the most advanced version to date, boasting a range of enhancements aimed at bolstering its defensive […] The post US Army unveils next-gen Bradley fighting vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

New footage has emerged showing the hit of a rare Russian Arctic variant of the TOR air defense system by Ukrainian forces. The TOR-M2DT, mounted on a tracked DT-30 transporter, is believed to have been destroyed in February in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine. The TOR-M2DT is specifically designed for Arctic conditions, with all […] The post Ukrainian artillery destroys rare Russian air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more

Germany has delivered a substantial military aid package to Ukraine, as announced on the federal government’s website. The aid includes a variety of vehicles and equipment aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s capabilities in the face of ongoing war with Russia. The aid package comprises a range of military assets, including armored vehicles, ammunition for various systems […] The post Germany provides new military aid package to Ukraine first appeared on Defence Blog ..read more