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Month: February 2022

Europe

EU Pledges Fighter Jets Transfers to Ukraine, Sweden Breaks Neutrality

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

The European Union (EU) has said it will provide fighter jets to Ukraine as part of a €450 million ($502.3 million) support package of lethal aid. European foreign ministers agreed to the package, along with […]

Europe

Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert Sunday, while Ukraine’s embattled leader agreed to talks with Moscow as Putin’s troops and tanks drove deeper into the […]

Europe

Two Civilian Vessels Hit by Russian Missiles Off Odessa, Says Ukraine MoD

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence just reported that two commercial vessels were hit by Russian fire off the port of Odessa in Southern Ukraine. Panama flagged bulk carrier NAMURA QUEEN (IMO: 9841299) was reportedly struck by […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

SEA Awarded A Contract to Supply Triple Torpedo Launcher to Philippines Navy

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

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Air Platform

South Korea Receives First P-8A Poseidon MPA

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

On February 3rd, Boeing released a video of the P-8A for the ROK Navy, which was captured at its factory in Washington state. Six P-8As are expected to be delivered to the Korean Navy from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. Air Force Gets New S-400 Busting AARGM-ER Missiles

February 28, 2022 GDC 0

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Europe

Ukraine Shot Down A Su-30 Fighter Jet, Reports Sky News

February 27, 2022 GDC 0

Ukraine’s military says it has shot down a Russian military’s Su-30 plane using man-portable Stinger missile, reported Sky News citing Ukraine’s interior minister. The aircraft was shot down over Darnytskyi district of Kyiv. Ukraine had […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Sanstions on Russia: Chinese Banks Limit Borrowing Capacity Of Russian Banks

February 27, 2022 GDC 0

China’s largest public financial institutions are reportedly limiting financing to purchase raw materials from Russia under the threat of sanctions from the US and allies over the military operation in Ukraine. The steps taken by […]

Europe

The U.S. and EU Sanction on Russian Oligarch, Banks and Kick Russia out of SWIFT System

February 27, 2022 GDC 0

The West is ramping up sanctions against the Kremlin as Russia continues to press forward with its invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions are now directly targeting Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, as well as prominent business people known as […]

Europe

In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

February 27, 2022 GDC 0

The German military will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 “Stinger” class surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion, the German government announced. In addition, the German economy and climate ministry said Saturday […]

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  • Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

    October 3, 2021 0
    The technical launch of “Al Khor”, the third of the Al Zubarah class corvette ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano [...]
  • Canada donates 20,000 155mm artillery rounds to Ukraine

    June 10, 2022 0
    According to information published by the Canadian Ministry of Defense on May 24, 2022, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will donate over 20,000 artillery rounds of 155 mm NATO standard ammunition, including [...]
  • Huge blaze has broken out at Moscow’s main powerplants

    May 12, 2023 0
    A huge blaze has broken out close to one of Moscow’s main power plants, the latest mystery fire to damage Russia’s key infrastructure. Huge Explosion Destroys Moscow Mega Shopping MallDateDecember 9, 2022Mystery Fires Ripped Through [...]
  • Turkey Sold Minesweepers to Azerbaijan

    December 12, 2020 0
    Turkey’s state-owned ASFAT said on Wednesday it is providing 20 minesweepers to Azerbaijan, its first export customer. Turkish ASFAT Awarded Contract To Supply MEMATT Minesweeper For West AfricaDateAugust 4, 2021Turkish ASFAT delivers first warship to [...]
  • Japan to sign security pact with Bangladesh.

    October 4, 2025 0
    Recently, Dhaka and Tokyo have been discussing potential defense cooperation, marking the development of a new chapter in their bilateral history. According to one news report, they have “reached an understanding in principle to sign [...]
  • Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost Bat

    March 24, 2022 0
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East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkey To Export 12 Hurkus-C Aircraft To Unknown Customer

  • Africa

    China looks to increase defense ties with South Africa

  • Europe

    UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development project led by Finland.

  • C4iSR

    The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivers British Army’s next generation artillery hunting radars

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli IAI Awarded $1.2 Billion Contract To Produce Air Defense System For Undisclosed Customer

  • Europe

    Cheap Ukrainian drones are beating Russia’s billion-dollar S-400, S-300 and Pantsir air defense systems.

  • Air Platform

    German Tornado fighter jets spotted carrying nuclear bombs at Edwards Air Force Base in California

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Philippines plans to purchase South Korean CTM Anti-ship Ballistic Missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Russia Quietly Dumped AESA Radar and TVC In MiG-35 Fighters

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia Relocates S-300 Missiles From Syria To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters From Ukraine

  • Africa

    Chad receives Chinese-made air defense systems from UAE

  • Air Platform

    Turkmenistan showcases Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea shipping hundreds of Soviet-era ballistic missiles to Russia

  • Americas

    US Army secures $322 million for M10 Booker lite tank production

  • Air Platform

    The British Army will operate uncrewed aircraft alongside AH-64 Apache helicopters.

  • Europe

    Ukraine uses a new type of kamikaze drone to strike Russian targets

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh looks to reduce power prices of Adani deal which ousted Sheikh Hasina favored as Indian company

  • Middle East

    Israel F-15I Escorts American B-52 Bombers Over Gulf Of Oman

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as the U.S. and South Korea Conduct Military Exercise.

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Turkey has introduced the ALKA-KAPLAN high-energy laser weapon

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s UAC delivers refurbished Su-34 aircraft to Russian Air Force

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Delivers First F-35B Lightning II with Technology Refresh 3 Software Upgrades.

  • Europe

    Poland Purchases MQ-9B Sky Guardian Drones Worth $310 Million

  • Africa

    EDEX 2023: Turkey wants to transfer technology to Egypt

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India and China deploy thousands of troops over disputed frontier in the Himalayas

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: An Iranian Oil Tanker Exploded In The Syrian Port of Latakia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Italy Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense with Second SAMP/T System

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Awarded MK41 VLS Contract For German Navy

  • Europe

    Desperate Putin To Meet Tyrant Kim Jong Un For New Shipment Of Ammunitions, Tanks And Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • Europe

    Putin Asked Belarus To Prepare Its Military To Invade Northern Ukraine

  • Europe

    Explosion Rocked At Russian Military’s Airbase In Belarus

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers Mid-range Capability System To U.S. Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China warns Australia against following NATO and America’s footsteps to boost defense spending

  • Europe

    Britain to Send StarStreak Anti-air Missiles to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Belarusian Polonez Multiple Launch Rocket System

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries Expedite Development Of TFX MMU

  • Air Platform

    Turkey and Saudi Arabia sign joint cooperation on KAAN fighter jet project.

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 Replacement

  • Europe

    Russian Army’s warfighting capability more degraded than reported in media

  • Europe

    Denmark Announces $2 Billion Security Plan For Arctic Region

  • Europe

    Estonia Purchases 12 K9 Thunder Howitzers

  • Middle East

    Operations Epic Fury degraded Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capability by 70 percent, but the stockpile of IRBMs remains intact in a bunker.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan has dropped after Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Venezuela and Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shoot Down Russian Mi-28N Helicopter Using British Starstreak Missile

  • Europe

    Putin has replaced Tupolev’s chief executive after the company failed to deliver a new bomber to the Russian Air Force.

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