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Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Ramp-up LRASM Missile Production.

March 21, 2026 GDC 0

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $53-million contract modification to ramp up production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The modification raises the value of the previously awarded […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Australia Transfers AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM Missile to the United Arab Emirates.

March 13, 2026 GDC 0

Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates as Iranian missile and drone attacks expand across the Middle East. Australia announced the transfer of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. has approved an emergency sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb kits to Israel.

March 9, 2026 GDC 0

The United States has approved an emergency $151.8 million Foreign Military Sale of 12,000 BLU-110 1,000-pound bomb bodies to Israel as the Israeli Air Force expands long-range strike operations against Iranian military infrastructure. The transfer […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Israeli Air Force’s F-16I Sufa Jet Strike Iran with RAMPAGE missiles.

March 6, 2026 GDC 0

 The Israel Defense Forces released images of an Israeli Air Force F-16I Sufa armed with RAMPAGE stand-off missiles ahead of a strike under Operation Lion’s Roar targeting Iran. The loadout highlights Israel’s long-range strike planning […]

Air-Launched Weapons

US Navy Approves StormBreaker Smart Bomb for Operational Use Amid Iran Tensions.

February 23, 2026 GDC 0

Raytheon announced on February 20, 2026, from Tucson, Arizona, that the U.S. Navy has approved the StormBreaker precision weapon for operational use on its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet. The approval expands carrier air wing strike […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Germany Purchases Meteor BVRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

January 23, 2026 GDC 0

MBDA confirmed that Germany signed a new contract for additional Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the Bundeswehr. The purchase strengthens the Luftwaffe’s ability to deter and, if required, dominate long-range air engagements without […]

Air-Launched Weapons

India Purchases Israeli Spice GPS-guided Bombs.

January 2, 2026 GDC 0

India’s Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, yesterday approved extensive procurement for an overall $8.7 billion. Among the many arms included in the deal are SPICE 1000 guidance kits (SPICE 1000/Light […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Sweden’s Gripen Test Fires Taurus KEPD Cruise Missile For Deep Strike Capability.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Finland Purchases AIM-120D AMRAAM For Its F-35 Stealth Jets.

December 20, 2025 GDC 0

Finland approved the purchase of AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missiles from the United States to equip its incoming F-35A fighter fleet. The procurement was authorized following U.S. congressional approval of the Foreign Military Sale in September 2025 […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Poland purchases AIM-120D-3 AMRAAM missile to arm F-35A fighter jets.

December 1, 2025 GDC 0

 Poland has signed a 500 million dollar government-to-government contract with the United States to buy AIM-120D-3 AMRAAMs for its future F-35A Husarz fleet and existing F-16Cs/Ds, following a wider U.S. approval worth up to 1.33 […]

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  • Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.

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    A defense deal to be signed this week could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian military, Canberra said on Monday, the pact seen as an attempt to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence. Papua [...]
  • Former British Sniper and SAS Joins Ukrainian Forces, A Nightmare For KGB Putin

    March 8, 2022 0
    More than 150 British Army’s SAS and Sniper of the war in Afghanistan are said to be traveling to Ukraine to participate in the conflict there. Top Russian general killed by Ukrainian sniper in major [...]
  • Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket System

    June 8, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces have begun fielding the first of its recently received RM-70 Vampire rocket artillery systems. Ukraine Received Czech Republic’s RM-70 Vampire MLRSDateApril 23, 2022Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and [...]
  • Will Germany Ever Replace Panavia Tornado?

    January 28, 2022 0
    When in March 2020, Berlin announced plans to acquire 45 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler alongside 90 new Eurofighter Typhoon to replace, among others, the electronic warfare Tornado and those dedicated to NATO nuclear sharing [...]
  • Slovakian Air Force’s F-16V Block 70 Takes Maiden Flight In South Carolina

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  • China’s CETC Copies Legendary Bayraktar TB2 Drones

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Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

  • Air Platform

    Saab Will Produce Future Fighter Jet As Gripen E Sale Discussions Continued in Peru, Colombia, Philippines and Thailand

  • Europe

    Germany is now Europe’s top defense spender, reported SIPRI

  • Europe

    Multiple MAGURA V5 sea drones exploded in Sevastopol and Kerch in occupied Crimea, and total closure of the Crimea bridge

  • Americas

    President Biden To Explore His Ancestors In Irish County Louth

  • C4iSR

    ELM – 2080 Green Pine Radar System

  • Europe

    South Korea’s new KF-21 fighter jet passes AESA radar test

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman Awarded Minuteman ICBM’s Propulsion Contract

  • Europe

    Turkey Test Fires Domestic anti-ship Atmaca missile

  • Naval Platforms

    Iranian Navy Handed Over Auxiliary ship IRINS Bushehr to Sri Lanka, Fearing USS Minnesota.

  • Air Platform

    India purchases locally-made 156 light combat Prachand helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces seize Russian modernized T-72B3 tank on the battlefield

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Aerospace Industries Upgrades Greek F-16 To Viper Standard

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to Invest $4.3 Billion Shipbuilding Capacity in Henderson Shipyard

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The MBDA AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM)

  • Middle East

    Ukraine War: Russia Lost Its Fighter Jet Export Markets In the Middle East, Asia and Africa

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Z-10 Attack Helicopters Seldom Crashes

  • Land Platform

    US state department approves 555 M1A1 Abrams tank refurbishment packages for Egypt

  • C4iSR

    Germany supplies Ukraine with LUNA NG ultramodern reconnaissance system

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israelis Cheated Deaths Thanks To Arrow-3, Iron Dome And David’s Sling Anti-air Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Kamikaze Drones Hit Russia’s Several Air Bases

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces Purchase Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    BAE Systems to unveil new TRIDON Mk2 air defense system at Eurosatory

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    F-35 Launched Stormbreaker Small Diameter Bombs

  • Europe

    Denmark to invest $21 billion to expand its armed forces

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Establishes Chinese Copycat Rocket Forces Command

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin Aegis Battle Management Systems For Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The JMSDF Has Commissioned First Maya-class Destroyer

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems Developed KFX AESA Radar

  • Europe

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

  • Naval Platforms

    German ThyssenKrupp to deliver Invincible-class submarine to Singapore in 2022

  • Europe

    Pantsir anti-air gun and missile with “Z” sign abandoned by Russian forces

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s drone strikes destroyed four of Russia’s Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers

  • South Asia

    India hikes defense budget to 19%, demystifying India’s defense Budget

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine supplied air defense systems to Azerbaijan

  • C4iSR

    CAPTAS 4 Sonar Suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Launched Spy Balloon From Hainan Military Base

  • Americas

    Lockheed Awarded the Largest PAC-3 Missile Manufacturing Contract.

  • Air Platform

    Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

  • Americas

    Dictator in Chief Donald Trump Wants Chinese-style Military Parade in Washington DC

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Poland Purchases 23 Batteries Of Narew And CAMM-ER Surface-to-air Missiles From MBDA Worth $12 Billion

  • Europe

    French Offers Line Of Credit For Rafale Jets Proposal To Ukraine

  • Defense Industry

    GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea Unveils Nuclear-powered Submarine With Help From Russia And China.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Royal Thai Navy Parades Chinese-built FK-3 Surface-to-air Missile

  • Europe

    President Zelensky Christens Turkish-made Ada Class Corvette

  • Americas

    Brazilian Army Purchases Turkish M2HB Heavy Machine Guns

  • Europe

    Russians Fleeing as Sabotage Caused Huge Explosion at Ammunition Depot in Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Israel’s F-35I fighters defend national airspace amid Iran attack

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. sends more NASAMS missiles, Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    PLA Takes Control of Karakoram Pass Near Galwan Valley

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