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Month: February 2025

Air-Launched Weapons

Royal New Zealand Navy Test Fires Penguin Missile for the First Time

February 19, 2025 GDC 0

A No. 6 Squadron SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter fired the Penguin missile as part of workups for HMNZS Te Kaha (F77)’s deployment to the Arabian Gulf to participate in Combined Task Force 150 (CTF150). The […]

Europe

Ukraine received DITA howitzers from the Czech Republic

February 19, 2025 GDC 0

The first images of Czech-made 155mm/L45 DITA self-propelled howitzers in the armament of the National Guard of Ukraine have emerged in social media. These howitzers, produced by Excalibur Army and mounted on a Tatra 815 […]

Anti-ship Missile

Denmark to purchase Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for Harpoon missile

February 18, 2025 GDC 0

Denmark intends to procure the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) as a replacement for its Harpoons sent to Ukraine. It will be a government-to-government deal with Norway for 900 million to 1.5 billion Danish kroner ($126 […]

Anti-air Missiles

Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-350 Vityaz Anti-air Missile System

February 18, 2025 GDC 0

A Ukrainian reconnaissance brigade has released footage purportedly showing the destruction of Russia’s S-350 “Vityaz” air defense system in the Donetsk region. The attack, reportedly carried out by the “Chornyi Lis” artillery reconnaissance brigade, targeted […]

Americas

DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) Detects Unauthorized Drone Intrusions

February 18, 2025 GDC 0

DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program has developed a system designed to counter unauthorized drone intrusions into military installations or operations. Because drones may need to be used over populated areas, the program sought a […]

Americas

Northrop Grumman to produce Hydra-70 illuminating flares for US Army

February 18, 2025 GDC 0

Northrop Grumman has received a contract to produce illuminating flares for the US Army’s Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions’ (TAGM) unguided Hydra-70 Rocket programme. The five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded by General Dynamics […]

Africa

Morocco Signs Major Arms Deal With Israeli Elbit Systems

February 17, 2025 GDC 0

Morocco has selected Israel’s Elbit Systems as one of the kingdom’s main weapons suppliers. According to French newspaper La Tribune, the Moroccan army signed a contract to purchase 36 Atmos 2000 self-propelled artillery systems from […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

February 17, 2025 GDC 0

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Europe

Drone Footage Shows Putin’s Troops Surrendered To Ukraine’s Drone

February 17, 2025 GDC 0

Russian soldiers holed up for three days in a trench and surrounded by Ukrainian troops finally surrendered – after being told to by a drone. Extraordinary footage shows nine Russian assault troops holding a white […]

C4iSR

Israeli IAI Delivers First Airborne Surveillance Radar

February 17, 2025 GDC 0

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  • Samkang M&T to Build FFX Ulsan-class Batch III Frigate for RoK Navy

    January 15, 2022 0
    A mid-sized Korean shipbuilder called Samkang M&T announced on January 4th that it won a contract for the construction of a 3,500 tons FFX Batch III frigate. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) contract is [...]
  • China built an airbase in disputed Bhutanese territory, for China, Bhutan will be a trial run before a full-scale Taiwan invasion

    December 13, 2023 0
    Analyst John Pollock’s recent observations highlight China’s ongoing construction of settlements along the contested border with Bhutan, stirring increased tensions in the Himalayan region. China has accelerated settlement-building along its disputed border with Bhutan, with [...]
  • MBDA Unveils STRATUS Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW).

    September 23, 2025 0
    At DSEI UK 2025, MBDA along with British, French and Italian officials unveiled STRATUS, the new name for the Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW). In addition, the final missile design for the subsonic STRATUS [...]
  • UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

    July 1, 2021 0
    Now in flight-testing, the Il-112V will start replacing aged Antonov transports in Russian military service – but can it also attract international customers? 3 Dead After Russia’s Prototype Il-112V Military Transport Plane Crashes Near MoscowDateAugust [...]
  • Kenya received Israeli SPYDER anti-air missile system.

    December 20, 2025 0
    Kenya has taken delivery of an Israeli-made SPYDER air defense system, a move that expands the Kenya Defence Forces’ ability to counter aerial threats ranging from aircraft to uncrewed systems, according to information provided by [...]
  • Desperate Russian army is attaching wooden logs as armor with trucks and tanks

    April 10, 2022 0
    Russian forces appear to be attaching makeshift metal cages to the tops of their tanks in Ukraine in a crude effort to protect themselves against anti-tank missiles.  Analysts say the cages are inadequate protection against [...]
Americas

Elbit Systems Started Manufacturing Sigma NG 155mm Howitzers in the U.S.

January 11, 2026 0

Elbit Systems has completed production of the first model of the Sigma NG 155 millimetre self-propelled howitzer at the South Carolina facility of its US subsidiary, Elbit America. The system is fully based on US […]

Europe

Germany purchases KNDS RCH155 Wheeled Howitzers.

January 8, 2026 0

The German Bundeswehr plans to acquire 229 RCH155 wheeled howitzers using the chassis of the Boxer 8 x 8 wheeled combat vehicle from KNDS. It is expected that the procurement will soon be examined by […]

Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

December 26, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

  • Europe

    France delivers Akeron MP anti-tank guided missiles to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian Navy Joins Indonesian Submarine Rescue Operations

  • Air Platform

    Russian pilot defected to Ukraine flying a Mi-8 helicopter loaded with Su-30SM parts

  • Americas

    U.S. House Approves $1 Billion For Replenishing Israeli IronDome Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Delivers Two Skynex Anti-air Gun To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army released video footage of MGM-140 ATACMS firing

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Chinese HQ-9P, HQ-16 and Russian S-400 Triumf Anti-air Missiles Have Questionable Performance in India-Pakistan War

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Americas

    U.S. State Department approved the sale of NASAMS air defense system to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Baykar Akinci To Integrate 100km Range Cakir Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Missiles On Demand: Boeing’s New 16 Air-To-Air Missile Carrying F-15EX (2040c / X)

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia To Buy 36 Rafale And 8 F-15EX Fighter Jets: Report

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Enters U.S. Air Force’s Tanker Competition

  • Defense Industry

    Russia failed to fulfil $9 billion worth of arms and spare parts delivery to India, Indian Parliamentary report

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroyed Russia’s T-90M battle tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has the right to send warships in South China Sea, says Prime Minister Scott Morrison

  • Naval Platforms

    RAN upgrades Anzac-class frigates with new sonar processing system

  • Europe

    Norway purchases British-made Type 26 frigates to patrol the North Atlantic ocean.

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Russia’s ten vital infrastructure in kamikaze drone attacks

  • Europe

    Lithuania to buy Leopard tanks in record €2 billion order

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Government Stands Idle As Chinese Norinco Poaching DefendTex Business

  • Middle East

    Shadow War: Iran, Israel Confrontation In International Waters Take Dangerous Turn

  • Cruise Missiles

    Zelenskyy promises to use Tomahawk cruise missiles only against Russian military targets.

  • Air Platform

    Germany approves Eurofighter Typhoon sale to Turkiye

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers P-8A Poseidon Aircraft To Canadian Multi-mission Aircraft Project

  • Land Platform

    Russian Propagandist Editing T-90M Blow-Up Video In Ukraine With Merkava Tank Fitted With Trophy Active Protection System

  • Europe

    3000 Russian Conscripts Surrendered In Kherson, Russians Fled Like Olympic Sprinters

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 fighter jet downed its own S-70 heavy armed drone in a collateral incident.

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo sells 40 commercial helicopters for around $504 million

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Australia rolls out first Loyal Wingman for RAAF

  • Americas

    Raytheon demonstrates counter-UAS solutions effective against drones

  • Air Platform

    President Trump Considers Saudi Arabian Request to Buy 48 F-35 Stealth Jets.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-350 Vityaz Anti-air Missile System

  • Central Asia

    Israeli Elbit Systems awarded contract to produce 300km range PULS artillery rocket for Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia To Unveil Final Design Of AUKUS Submarine

  • Europe

    Russian Gazprom’s New Private Military Could Accelerate Death Rate Of Russians In Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia’s R-77 Proved A Dud In Kashmir Skirmish and Syria

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR -Thief) Directorate’s false arms procurement news release deprecates the military’s capability.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia deploys S-300 SAM which doesn’t detect drones to defend itself from drones in St Petersburg

  • Europe

    Ukrainian army retakes east bank of Dnipro river in Kherson region cutting off Russian supply lines

  • Europe

    Ukraine wants to manufacture Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter Class Frigate Is In Troubled Water

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own Orlan-10 drones

  • Europe

    BAE Systems sold £15bn worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia during Yemen assault

  • Europe

    Dutch Navy selects Naval Group’s Barracuda class submarine with Tomahawk cruise missiles

  • Middle East

    President Trump Deploys F-22 Raptor and F-35 Stealth Jets to Bomb Tehran

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