The British Ministry of Defense announced on March 24, 2024, a major step for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank program: the successful completion of live firing tests for the British Army's future Main Battle Tank, the Challenger 3. This key advancement comes just days after Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visited the Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land factory in Telford, where he reviewed the progress on the latest of eight Challenger 3 prototypes. This development signals a significant step forward in the modernization of the British Army's armored capabilities. Read full Defense News at this link ..read more

In a recent parliamentary session, British Minister of State for Defence, James Cartlidge, outlined the specific armored vehicles and artillery systems that will comprise a substantial new military aid package to Ukraine. This detail follows Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's April 23, 2024, pledge to provide Ukraine with the largest single package of military equipment ever dispatched from the UK. Read full Defense News at this link ... The new UK military aid package for Ukraine includes AS90 155mm howitzers, Scimitar reconnaissance armored vehicles, Husky 4x4 armored personnel carriers and ..read more

On April 26, 2024, during the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Bill Blair, Canadian Minister of National Defence announced that the first 10 of 50 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSV) that Canada will donate to Ukraine will be delivered to Europe this summer. Ukrainians will be trained on the armored vehicles in the summer, and the combat vehicles will move to Ukraine in the fall. These vehicles are built by General Dynamics Land Systems Canada in London, Ontario. Read full Defense News at this link ..read more

According to a report by "bne INTELLINEWS" dated April 27, 2024, Ukraine is set to receive an undisclosed number of 2S1 "Gvozdika" and 2S3 "Akatsya" howitzers, previously deployed by the Iraqi army, as part of its efforts to replenish lost artillery in the ongoing conflict. These howitzers were sold to a British company before being acquired for Ukraine. Reports suggest that the vehicles, which had been spotted in Germany, were originally owned by private entities and include units that were active during the Gulf War. Read full Defense News at this link .. Former privately-owned 2S1 'Gv ..read more

According to recent information released by the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands, the first modernized Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are now combat ready. These updates have been applied to four helicopters stationed at Gilze-Rijen Air Base, preparing them for both national and international missions. These aircraft are the pioneers in a group of 20 undergoing renovations, and they will continue to serve until 2050. Additionally, six helicopters are currently utilized for training by the Defence organization at the Texas Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) in the United States, with plans to ..read more

Following the recent capture of a Ukrainian Leopard 2A6 tank by Russian forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense has released a detailed video on April 23, 2024, showcasing the tank now under the meticulous examination of Russian military engineers. According to the information provided, the tank, which was previously operated by Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade, is undergoing a deep analysis to explore its advanced technological capabilities and design features. This significant event highlights the ongoing efforts of Russian engineers to study and potentially integrate these insights into th ..read more

 The Greek Ministry of Defense is currently in negotiations with the Israeli defense company Rafael to finalize an agreement that would include the company's Spyder air defense system. The war in Ukraine has spurred international demand for this battle-tested air defense system. Some time ago, we already mentioned Greece's desire to emulate Israel's Iron Dome system as of April 19, 2024, on Army Recognition. Read full news at this link... The SPYDER system is a short and medium-range air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, originating from Israel. (Picture ..read more

 On April 23, 2024, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a strategic increase in defense spending to 2.5% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of the decade. Sunak highlighted this move as a response to escalating global threats and aims to place the UK's arms industry on high alert. Read full Defense news.  New Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles are due to be delivered to Ukraine shortly, as part of a package of 1,600 weapons (Picture source: Army Recognition) Read more.  ..read more

On April 26, 2024, the "Nikolai Kamov," the first and only vessel of Project 14400 designed for training naval helicopter pilots, was launched by the Ship Repair and Shipbuilding Corporation at their facility in Gorodets, Nizhny Novgorod region. This ship, named after aircraft designer Nikolai Ilyich Kamov, was laid down on June 28, 2018, and left the boathouse on October 18, 2021. Read full defense news at this link... On April 26, 2024, the "Nikolai Kamov," the first and only vessel of Project 14400 designed for training naval helicopter pilots, was launched by the Ship Repair and Shi ..read more

On April 19, 2024, a picture posted on Chinese social media platforms quickly gained widespread attention by depicting a Chinese H-6 bomber, a pillar of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), carrying an unidentified large, dark-colored aircraft underneath its fuselage. This revelation has prompted discussions and debates regarding the nature and purpose of the mysterious payload. Read full defense news at this link... This Chinese H-6 bomber, a pillar of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), is carrying an unidentified large, dark-colored aircraft underneath its fuse ..read more