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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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  • Taiwanese Air Force flying F-16 with live Harpoon missiles

    August 8, 2020 0
    Taiwanese F-16 fighters have flown air patrol missions armed with live AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles. Taiwan’s Liberty Times said the missions were launched amid fears of imminent Chinese military exercises that are expected to be designed to simulate capture of the Taiwan-administered [...]
  • Australia Started Granting Protection Visa For High-ranking Myanmar Military’s Defectors

    March 27, 2022 0
    Australia has reportedly begun granting protection to defectors from Myanmar’s armed forces who have escaped with tales of the military’s brutality, according to reports in the Australian media. Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler [...]
  • Sikorsky, AMMROC Announced Partnership for Black Hawk Helicopter Maintenance in the UAE

    May 18, 2024 0
    Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced a partnership with the Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center (AMMROC) as an authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center for Lockheed Martin Black Hawk helicopters in the [...]
  • Beijing Reacts to U.S. Concerns About China’s Nuclear Weapons

    August 10, 2024 0
    China has accused the United States and Japan of triggering nuclear proliferation while claiming its nuclear capability is kept at a “minimum level.” Beijing was responding to the ministerial meeting between the U.S. and Japan [...]
  • Russian nuclear missile failure makes Putin’s threats of the use of nukes more vague than actual

    September 23, 2024 0
    According to open-source intelligence analysts, satellite imagery has revealed that a recent Russian test of the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) failed. Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.DateNovember [...]
  • Serbia plans to buy Bayraktar TB2 drones

    October 6, 2020 0
    Serbia’s leader said Monday that he plans to purchase Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).  President Aleksandar Vucic praised Bayraktar combat drones, noting that Serbia is very interested in drone systems and will certainly buy more [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

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    A leaked video shows that Xi Jinping has dismissed two senior generals after a physical altercation at the Plenary Session.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukraine wants Long-range AGM-158 JASSM Missiles For Their F-16s

  • Europe

    Pandora papers: Why Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is the richest person in the world?

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    The Leopard 2A7+ Main Battle Tank

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    Thales SMART-S 3D Radar

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    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

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    Taiwan Building New Hangars Ahead Of F-16V Delivery

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future USS Marinette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The Path to Insanity: South China Sea Explosion Explained!

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijani used TB2 drone to destroy second S-300 SAM of Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Republic of Korea Army Received KUH-1 Surion Transport Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Achieves Initial Operational Capability With ANKA-S Surveillance Drone.

  • Europe

    Sweden’s Gripen Fighter Jets Chases Russian Su-35 Out of NATO Skies

  • Europe

    Turkey transferred six F-16 fighters, twenty TB2 drones and eight T-129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

  • Americas

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

  • Europe

    Russia Running Out Trained Soldiers, Offers Cash Bonus To Russians For Joining Ukraine War

  • Naval Platforms

    State Department Approves Mark VI Patrol Boats for Ukraine

  • Middle East

    Bad Timing: Israeli Police Arrested Military Contractors For Supplying Kamikaze Harop Drones To China

  • Naval Weapons

    The Kalibr Cruise Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India’s BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 162 Aircraft, Desperate Russia Reactivating Soviet-era MiG-29 Fighter Jets

  • Infantry Weapons

    SY-400/DF-12A/BP12A Short-range Ballistic Missile

  • Uncategorized

    Russian Rubezh missile system destroyed by fire

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Approves SLAM-ER And MS-110 Reconnaissance Pods For Taiwan

  • Europe

    Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 combat aircraft near Bakhmut

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 fitted with advanced electronic warfare suite

  • Africa

    US Military Exports To Royal Moroccan Armed Forces

  • C4iSR

    India Dumps Russian IL-76A-50EI AEW&C And Opt-in European Options

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan unveils a mobile missile launcher disguised as a civilian delivery truck

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar military ruler and Iranian military officials

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35A Ready For Combat Missions

  • Europe

    Polish Army received a new batch of 120mm Rak self-propelled mortars

  • Europe

    Russia lined up 165 soldiers to parade in front of Major General Oleg Moiseev, then Ukrainian HIMARS strikes killed everyone

  • Air Platform

    Swedish Government Announced Plans For Gripen, UCAV And GlobalEye AEW&C

  • Air Platform

    France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina’s niece British MP Tulip Siddiq faces new investigation over rent on $2,550,370 house

  • Europe

    Protests Erupted In Armenia After Land Ceded To Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pentagon Released China’s Missile Threat Updates That Leave Australia Vulnerable to Chinese Attacks

  • Cyber

    Ukraine launched the biggest cyber offensive against Russian military bases

  • Europe

    Avdiivka Becomes Vehicle Graveyard For Russian T-90M Tanks And BTR-82A Armored Vehicles

  • Air Platform

    French Navy’s Upgraded Atlantique 2 MPA Achieve Full Operational Capability

  • Naval Platforms

    Arafura Class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) of Royal Australian Navy

  • Europe

    Russian Lawmaker Admits Moscow Failed to Achieve Any Goals in Ukraine War

  • Middle East

    Turkey Strikes Kurdish Militants After Deadly Attack on Turkish Defense Firm

  • Europe

    Fifth Astute-class Submarine Officially Named HMS Anson

  • Americas

    Kraken and L3Harris team up for underwater stealth drone

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