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The U.S., Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles.

May 31, 2026 GDC 0

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop ​unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence ‌pact, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told reporters on Saturday. AUKUS said in […]

AUV Platform

Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit to Operate Ghost Shark XL-UUV, Bluebottle USV, and Speartooth LUUV.

April 16, 2026 GDC 0

The Royal Australian Navy formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit under Project SEA 1200 to operate Ghost Shark, Bluebottle, and Speartooth autonomous platforms. Australia committed A$1.7 billion to acquire dozens of Ghost Shark XL-AUVs, […]

AUV Platform

An Indonesian fisherman catches a Chinese underwater spy drone between Australian and Indonesian waters.

April 10, 2026 GDC 0

Indonesian military officials are examining a mysterious underwater surveillance device believed to be from China after a local fisherman pulled it from the sea near a popular tourist destination. A Chinese underwater drone was caught […]

AUV Platform

Ukraine’s ‘Sub Sea Baby’ Underwater Drones Are Deadly Threat to the Existance of Russian Navy.

December 18, 2025 GDC 0

A Ukrainian drone submarine hit, or hit near, a Russian navy submarine in southern Russia on Monday. Even a near miss can badly damage a submarine, especially its internal components. Even if the sub’s hull […]

AUV Platform

Israeli Skana Robotics Unveils Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vessels.

September 11, 2025 GDC 0

Israeli-based Skana Robotics has unveiled a new pair of autonomous maritime systems: the Bull Shark autonomous surface vessel (ASV) and the Stingray autonomous underwater vessel (AUV). The company said the platforms reflect its push toward […]

AUV Platform

Germany to purchase Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarine

July 10, 2025 GDC 0

Negotiations between Germany and Israel over a potential purchase of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) unmanned BlueWhale submarine have entered an advanced stage, defence-network.com reported. Since IAI first unveiled the BlueWhale, the German Navy has expressed […]

AUV Platform

Japan orders HII REMUS 300 uncrewed undersea vehicles

July 7, 2025 GDC 0

Tokyo-headquartered Hitachi has requested Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) deliver over a dozen REMUS 300 small uncrewed undersea vehicles (SUUVs). The multi-year contract occurs within the context of a longstanding defense relationship between the US and […]

AUV Platform

Israeli Navy’s Blue Whale Unmanned Submarine Participates In NATO Drills

October 31, 2024 GDC 0

NATO held a military exercise this month. Israel’s BlueWhale unmanned submarine participated in the event. The autonomous submarine was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) with the support of German firm Atlas Elektronik. BlueWhale has […]

AUV Platform

German Navy to equip Frankenthal-class MCM vessels with SeaCat AUV

May 15, 2024 GDC 0

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Ukraine’s new invisible suicide submersible set to be unleashed on Russian navy

November 22, 2023 GDC 0

Ukraine’s new underwater kamikaze drone ‘Marichka’ is seen being lowered into the water for testing in a sign it could soon be unleashed on Russian warships. The black 20ft-long torpedo with 450kg of explosives packed […]

  • The Chadian Air Force’s Su-25 Drops Bombs Over Senior Army Officers House: Report

    April 19, 2020 0
    A Chadian Air Force fighter jet ejected a bomb “accidentally” onto the home of a senior army officer, close to Chad headquarters of French-military-led Operation Barkhane, on Friday learned GDC quoting AFP. “The incident left [...]
  • Sweden purchases more IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system.

    December 17, 2025 0
    Germany’s Diehl Defence announced on 11 December 2025 that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for more launchers for the IRIS-T SLS short-range ground-based air defence system. Sweden Purchases [...]
  • New Zealand Received Its Final P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

    July 26, 2023 0
    New Zealand has inducted its fourth and final Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft at the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea. Boeing Delivers P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft To New ZealandDateDecember 10, 2022Boeing [...]
  • Turkey Negotiating With UK To Purchase Eurofighter, Type 23 Frigate And C-130J Aircraft

    March 20, 2023 0
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  • Armenia Turned Down Russian Offer to Buy More Weapons

    November 30, 2020 0
    Armenia refused to buy Russian weapons and electronic warfare systems because of their ineffectiveness in the war in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian authorities demonstratively refused to buy Russian-made weapons and electronic countermeasures to combat unmanned aerial [...]
  • Thank You: June 12 Is Officially Women’s Veterans Day

    June 13, 2021 0
    June 12, 2021 is Women Veterans Day. Maryland is home to 52,000 women Veterans. Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”DateJune 13, 2021Biden Administration Working on Plans to Evacuate Afghan InterpretersDateJune [...]
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 […]

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 […]

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    Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

  • Industry

    Denel Land Systems Military Industrial Capabilities

  • Europe

    Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Ballistic Missile to Strengthen Deterrence Against North Korea.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    CASIC HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Unveils Next-gen B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia to purchase 130 MQ-9B and 200 Gambit Drones.

  • Air Platform

    Norway Sold 32 Second-hand F-16 Fighting Falcon To Romania

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. Secretly Sent Marine Raider to Train Taiwanese Special Forces

  • Naval Platforms

    Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

  • Americas

    Saab Awarded Marine for Next- Gen Live Training Systems for Marine Corps

  • Europe

    Turkey Wants to Revive SAMP-T Partnership With Italy and France, Erdogan

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Patriot Missile’s High Demand and Delivery Delays Forced Switzerland to Purchase Aster 30 Anti-air Missile.

  • Europe

    Aselsan SHARP Dual Remote Weapons Station

  • Europe

    Putin Fired Four Deputy Defense Ministers, Appoints Relatives As Deputy Defense Minister

  • Naval Platforms

    Submarine Design: Tank Plan of a Diesel Electric Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers First Cape Class Patrol Boat to Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Canada donates 20,000 155mm artillery rounds to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s AKINCI B UCAV Engages Sea Target For The First Time

  • Americas

    BWXT awarded $1.5 billion contract for naval nuclear propulsion.

  • Europe

    Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure.

  • Infantry Weapons

    U.S. State Department approves $660 million hellfire missiles to Israel

  • Europe

    Romania Increases 2022 Defense Budget By 32%

  • Europe

    Turkish Hisar-A missile hits target aircraft in test-firing

  • Air Platform

    Greece Signed A Contract To Buy 18 Rafale Fighters

  • Europe

    Germany offers new aid package of various weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    British-supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missile Killed Russian General Oleg Tsokov

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Launches New 8,200-Ton Aegis Destroyer

  • Middle East

    Iran and Israel secretly maintain oil pipeline joint venture, EAPC

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army (Theif): The Thief In Green Uniform

  • Air Platform

    Austria considers purchasing M-346 advanced jet trainers from Italy

  • Europe

    Russia counterattacks Ukrainian forces in Avdiivka despite losing 6000 troops and 400 vehicles

  • Central Asia

    Kazakhstan Implements European Union Sanctions On Russia With Immediate Effect

  • Europe

    Russia shot down its own S-70 Okhotnik heavy combat drone

  • Americas

    NATO Link 16 data link that shaped the operation Epic Fury during the Iran War.

  • South Asia

    China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Plans to Procure More F-35A and F-35B Variants Aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops blow up new Russian rocket launcher

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian HIMARS Destroys Convoy of Russia’s BM-21 Grad Artillery Rockets

  • Europe

    Russia Lacks Technology And Competency To Perform Multi-domain Operations In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-500 missile, radar complex, ships and Su-30SM in occupied Crimea.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Leidos Australia to Arm Sea Archer and Long Bow Unmanned Surface Vessels with Naval Strike Missile.

  • South Asia

    The Indian Air Force received first Rafale Omnirole Fighter Jet

  • Americas

    Pentagon Orders 30,000 LUCAS Kamikaze Drones Worth $1.1 Billion.

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Selects Rolls-Royce MT30 Propulsion for All Future Warships

  • Americas

    The US Has Offered Turkey MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System and F-35 If Turkey Deactivates Russian-made S-400

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

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