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South African company Milkor Unveils Vanguard Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)

November 26, 2024 GDC 0

At the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, the South African company Milkor introduced its latest vehicle, the Vanguard Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC). This new Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle is designed for a […]

Africa

Morocco set to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci combat drones

November 14, 2024 GDC 0

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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Shot Down UAE Sponsored IL-76 Transport Aircraft Killing All Russians Aboard

October 22, 2024 GDC 0

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) today, at approximately 04:00, shot down a cargo airplane in the Malha area of North Darfur, claiming that they had eliminated an Antonov airplane used as a bomber by […]

Africa

South Africa’s new RG41 GT7 105mm self-propelled howitzer strengthens fire support for infantry units

October 18, 2024 GDC 0

Denel announced at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 event (the company’s first public exhibition since its recent move to the South African Department of Defence) the integration of its RG41 eight-wheeled combat vehicle […]

Africa

Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

October 17, 2024 GDC 0

Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo. According to Air Force spokesperson Olusola Akinboyewa, Nigeria’s Chief of the Air […]

Africa

Israel bombed Houthi ports and power stations as a warning for the Iran-backed Houthi rebels to ‘stay out of it’

September 30, 2024 GDC 0

Israel says it has bombed Houthi targets in Yemen in response to missile fire by the Iran-aligned rebels at Israel over the past two days, marking another front in fighting in the Middle East. The […]

Africa

Algerian Air Force Will Replace Yak-130 Aircraft With Aero L-39NG Advanced Jet Trainer Amid Yak-130’s Flight Control System Issues

September 22, 2024 GDC 0

The L-39NG demonstrator arrived in Algeria to undergo a testing campaign, with the potential purchase by the Algerian Air Force, which is currently seeking its future training jet to replace the Yak-130. The Algerian Air […]

Africa

Egypt signed agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets

September 8, 2024 GDC 0

Egypt has reportedly signed an agreement with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets, aiming to replace its aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. According to various reports, the deal for the Chengdu J-10C, also known […]

Africa

Radioactive corruption: Russia’s Rosatom was involved in a corrupt deal with South Africa, Putin and Zuma wanted to pocket billions from the nuclear deal- Reuters

August 28, 2024 GDC 0

The South African government planned to build new nuclear power stations to generate more electricity amid an energy crisis and regular blackouts in the continent’s most advanced economy. According to officials, the move to invite […]

Africa

South Africa’s Paramount Offers Mbombe Armored Vehicle For Ukrainian Army

July 24, 2024 GDC 0

On 18 April 2024, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, attended a presentation of a range of modernized military equipment, including the BMP-1TS infantry fighting vehicle and the Oncilla armored vehicle as […]

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  • Russia’s S-300 missile launch spectacularly goes wrong when the missile drops straight back down and explodes on the launcher

    February 25, 2024 0
    Embarrassing footage has emerged of a missile launch going spectacularly wrong in Russia. The S-300 is a family of surface-to-air missiles, originally developed by the Soviet Union. It was first put into operation in the [...]
  • Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT Kit

    April 27, 2021 0
    The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drone flew for the first near the Russian military base in Crimea, reports Tass news agency. Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery ZaluzhnyDateSeptember 13, 2021Ukraine uses [...]
  • Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF-41 IFV For Australian Army

    November 25, 2020 0
    Rheinmetall has unveiled the first of three Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) that will compete in test and evaluation trials with an equal number of Hanwha Defense Redback IFVs for the Australian Army’s Project [...]
  • Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

    January 10, 2024 0
    President Tsai Ing-wen on Sunday Jan. 7 revealed that Taiwan is set to begin developing its next-generation fighter jet. Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 BillionDateAugust 28, 2021Taiwan’s military exercises reflect it can repeal [...]
  • South Korea Offers Fighter Jets, Submarine, and Drones to Greece

    August 15, 2025 0
    South Korea has presented Greece with three major defense cooperation proposals to secure its position in the European Commission’s 800-billion-euro ($938.1 billion) rearmament program. Lockheed Martin gets $447M to build 12 MH-60R helicopters for South [...]
  • The Leonardo C-27J Spartan Medium-Lift Tactical Transport Aircraft

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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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Europe

    Swedish Coast Guard orders 14 high-speed boats from Boomeranger Boats

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Vestdavit wins contract to supply boat-launch and recovery system for RAN

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS destroys Russian Pantsir air defense system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall completes delivery of first 25 Boxer CRVs to Australian Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian army tested Boxer block II reconnaissance armored vehicles

  • Air Platform

    Egypt is in discussion with the US to purchase F-15EX fighter jets.

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen completes sea trials of Pola-class frigate ‘ARM Reformador’ of Mexican Navy

  • Air Platform

    Second Batch Of Rafale To Arrive In India In October

  • Land Platform

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

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys Russian landing ship ‘Novocherkassk’ in Crimea

  • Europe

    Killer Treats: Russian FSB Foiled An Attempt To Poison 77 Russian Pilots With 20kg Cakes and Whiskey

  • C4iSR

    Saab delivered the first GlobalEye Swing Role Surveillance System aircraft to the United Arab Emirates

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Struggling Air Force is Doomed as Ukraine Receives F-16 Fighting Falcon Jets

  • Air Platform

    Serbia Plans To Buy Dassault Rafale Aircraft

  • Land Platform

    Bangladesh Army rushed to import Indian-made TATA MRAP vehicles to crackdown on protesters

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani army shot down Armenian Su-25 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Royal Swedish Navy Helicopters Can Now Hunt Submarines at Night, in Bad Weather

  • Europe

    Ukraine takes more territory from Russia in Kursk offensive

  • Air Platform

    The $50 Million MiG-35 “Lemon” Will Be Tested Until 2021 :Mikoyan Design Bureau

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea to build two more FFX batch III frigates

  • Americas

    Gibbs & Cox Awarded Contract Worth $319 Billion for US Navy’s Future DDG(X) Destroyer

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish drone giant Baykar signs joint venture deal for UAV factory in Indonesia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers sending SAMP/T NG air defense system to Ukraine.

  • Naval Weapons

    RAN upgrades Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) For HMAS Sydney

  • Europe

    World’s Largest Oil and Gas Producer Russia Decided to Import Gasoline by Sea Amid Ukraine’s Intense Drone Attacks on Russia’s Oil Infrastructure.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces struck HIMARS at mining plant in Russian-controlled Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Europe

    Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Infantry Fighting Vehicles Reaches Initial Operational Capability

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The USAF Selected Raytheon’s Missile for Long-Range Standoff Weapon Capability

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. approves sale of Israeli David Sling anti-air missiles to Finland

  • Europe

    Armenian Tor-M2KM surface-to-air missile systems were destroyed: Azerbaijani Defense Ministry

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • Europe

    Russian soldiers calling Ukrainian hotline to surrender with armored vehicles

  • Middle East

    Chinese military officers and commentators lambast Chinese military hardware failure in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine to receive AGM-158 JASSM, AGM-154 JSOW, AGM-120 AMRAAM with F-16 fighting falcon

  • Europe

    Turkey deploys Syrian rebels as PMC in Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Rocketsan, Kale Jet Engines signed agreement to build jet engines for cruise missile.

  • Air Platform

    Did China steal Apache Attack Helicopter Technology?

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

  • Infantry Weapons

    US Approves Possible Sale of 1,000 TOW Missiles to Saudi Arabia

  • Americas

    The US Missile Defense Agency released request for proposals (RFP) on Next Generation Interceptor

  • Anti-air Missiles

    France considers delivering ASTER 30 long-range anti-air missiles to Ukraine

  • Americas

    Saab Announces Partners For Gripen E Campaign In Canada

  • C4iSR

    Saab to deliver Giraffe ground-based longe-range surveillance radar systems to UAE

  • Air Platform

    History repeats itself as Russian Army faces Stinger missile after four decades in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E’s WAD Takes Situational Awareness to the Next Level

  • Europe

    Russia Weaponize Natural Gas, Cut Off Gas Supply To Finland

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded $536 Million Contract To Upgrade German Navy’s Brandenburg-Class Frigate

  • Americas

    AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Submarine: A tale of onboard fire

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