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Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system

March 25, 2025 GDC 0

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Ukraine confirms use of laser weapons against Russian forces

February 7, 2025 GDC 0

According to Vadym Sukharevskyi, commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Ukraine has begun deploying laser weapons against Russian forces, and the technology is already striking enemy targets. In an interview with […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Ukraine Unveils Cutting-edge Laser Weapons That Can Take Down Russian Jets

December 19, 2024 GDC 0

Ukraine has developed a cutting-edge laser weapon that is ready to shoot down Russian jets, a military commander has revealed. The weapon is known as Tryzub (Trident), and is thought to have been modelled on […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Israel has signed a $500 million deal with Rafael for Iron Beam production

October 30, 2024 GDC 0

Israel has announced the launch date of a $500 million laser interceptor known as the Iron Beam that downs rockets and drones with light. The system is set to be operational in a year’s time […]

Direct-energy Weapons

Taiwan developing vehicle-mounted 50kw laser weapon system

July 14, 2024 GDC 0

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) is developing a 50-kilowatt laser weapon to neutralize enemy missiles and drones. The laser can be mounted on CM-32 Clouded Leopard armored vehicles for added mobility […]

Direct-energy Weapons

UK laser weapon could be used against Russian drones in Ukraine, British defense secretary says

April 30, 2024 GDC 0

A new high-tech laser weapon developed by the UK that is capable of shooting down enemy drones and missiles could be sent to Ukraine. The weapon, dubbed DragonFire, was originally slated for deployment by 2027, […]

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Raytheon demonstrates counter-UAS solutions effective against drones

April 3, 2024 GDC 0

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Australian Army Purchases Fractl 2 Portable Laser Weapons

March 31, 2024 GDC 0

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has procured a new laser weapon that can reportedly shoot down over 50 drones in one charge. Known as the Fractl:2, the portable weapon can generate enough power to burn […]

Direct-energy Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys Stryker Armored Vehicle Mounted Laser M-Shorad In The Middle East

March 7, 2024 GDC 0

The US Army has sent Stryker-mounted laser weapon prototypes to the Middle East to test their “real-world applicability.” Four Directed Energy Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (DE M-SHORAD) prototypes recently arrived at US Central Command […]

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British DragonFire Laser Knocks Drones Out Of Skies For $13 A Shot

January 25, 2024 GDC 0

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  • North Korea’s Cruise Missile Design Is Based On Chinese Changjian-10 (CJ-10) Missile

    September 14, 2021 0
    North Korea has conducted its first missile test in about six months. The long-range cruise missile being tested could give Pyongyang another way to evade its neighbors’ missile defenses, according to a BBC report.  China’s [...]
  • Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

    February 29, 2024 0
    Russian troops have begun the use of new special gas grenades, identified as RG-Vo, against Ukrainian troops. These grenades contain an irritant toxic agent. This was reported by Militarnyi, citing Captain Andrii Rudyk, a spokesperson [...]
  • South Korea Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development

    November 8, 2024 0
    The Ship-to-surface Ballistic Missile program for the development and procurement of a new ship-launched ballistic missile for precision attack on major enemy targets over long distances. The research and development work will be conducted by [...]
  • French Rafale F4 Order Backlog Stands At 306 Aircraft, Excluding Anticipated 45 Saudi Orders

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  • Fincantieri to Build the 3rd Constellation-class Frigate for US Navy

    July 3, 2022 0
    The US Navy announced it has exercised the option to have Fincantieri U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), build the third Constellation-class guided-missile frigate, USS Chesapeake (FFG-64). The option value stands at approximately 536 million dollars. [...]
  • Indian Army Ordered 4,960 Licensed-built MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

    March 26, 2021 0
    The Indian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for supply of 4,960 MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) to Indian Army at a cost of INR 1,188 crore. Indian Army acquires [...]
Infantry Weapons

China using Egypt as military hub to supply ammo, spare parts and artillery to Russia and Africa

April 19, 2025 0

A fleet of Chinese Xi’an Y-20 strategic transport aircraft made an unusual and unannounced visit to Egypt this week. According to the Washington Post, which quoted a “classified leaked US document” dated 17 February, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi planned […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army’s Dhanush artillery gun fails in trial due to counterfeit Chinese bearings supplied by corrupt officials

April 18, 2025 0

India’s homegrown 155mm/45-calibre gun has taken a hit following a row of failed trials for over three months by the Indian Army, according to a top source in the army. “The Dhanush 155mm/45-caliber artillery gun […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army Rejected Locally-made Cheap $300 Krasnopol 155mm Artillery Ammo Due to Poor Quality

April 18, 2025 0

In an internal report to the Ministry of Defense, the Indian Army said funds spent on faulty ammunition between 2014 and 2020 could have been used to buy 100 155-mm medium artillery guns. The Indian […]

Europe

Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

March 30, 2025 0

Companies from Türkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production, according to Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk. A joint venture, expected to be finalized within […]

Americas

General Dynamics Europe delivered first 155mm artillery barrel to the U.S.

March 30, 2025 0

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has announced the delivery of a new 155mm/52-caliber artillery barrel to the United States. In a statement issued Tuesday, GDELS said its Santa Bárbara Sistemas division will deliver the […]

Europe

Croatia to purchase 30 French CAESAR 155mm Howitzers

March 27, 2025 0

On March 25, 2025, Croatian Minister of Defence Ivan Anušić met in Paris with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu during an official visit to the French Republic. The meeting addressed Croatia’s ongoing […]

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia condemns China’s claim of the South China Sea

  • Europe

    Putin’s War In Ukraine Hurting Chinese And Indian Military Supplies

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia readies for multinational exercise Talisman Sabre

  • Europe

    Saab send Gripen E and GlobalEye to Finland for a lucrative £10 billion Contract

  • Uncategorized

    Ukraine Shot Down Another Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Africa

    Turkish HISAR ADS Shot Down Russia-made Mi-35 Helicopter in Libya

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s first homegrown TFX fighter jet began taxi trials

  • Europe

    High In Spirit And Morale: Ukrainian Pilot Dressed As Santa Fires HARM Anti-radiation Missiles Destroying Russian SAM

  • Air Platform

    French Rafale F4 Order Backlog Stands At 306 Aircraft, Excluding Anticipated 45 Saudi Orders

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy’s DDG 51 Destroyer Starts SPY-6 Radar Testing

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $870 Million F-35’s Sustainment Contract

  • Americas

    Raytheon to supply Patriot Missile Defense System to Bahrain

  • Europe

    Korean KAI Offers FA-50 as Slovakia’s L-39 Trainer Replacement

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Fears Assassination After Russian Forces Withdraw From Kherson

  • Europe

    Russian army is in total disarray near Kyiv, Russia shift focus on Donbas

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Developed Unmmaned Surveillance Vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s rebels captured Indian border town blocking access to Myanmar army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan and Australia to strengthened bilateral military co-operation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Type 022 Houbei-Class, Designed And Built For Missile Swarms

  • Defense Industry

    Israeli IAI returns Sri Lankan Kfir fighters to service, provision for future upgrades

  • C4iSR

    Digital Arsenals : US Army Deployed Stryker Mounted EW System In Europe

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Received Final Bids For Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Putin suffered humiliation as Ukraine completely wiped-out elite 155th naval brigade made up of 5,000 men

  • Americas

    Su-57 Grounded: U.S. Treasury Sanctioned 14 People and 28 Companies For Supplying Microelectronics To Russia’s Su-57 Program

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Coast Guard Inducts Multi-role Response Vessel MRRV-9701

  • Americas

    Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson Who Became First Person to Destroy A Satellite In Space Flying A F-15

  • Europe

    Norway Invites Four Contenders For Frigate Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Building Missiles Mega-base Near Vietnam

  • Europe

    Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains after Russian troops flee frontline

  • Europe

    NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia Finally Admits It Needs Help From China On Shipbuilding

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thailand Army Receives Israeli Spike-MR Anti-Tank Guided Missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

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

  • Middle East

    No Country Would Have Survived Iranian Onslaught, Only Israeli Cutting-edge Arrow-2 And Arrow-3 Anti-ballistic Missile System Saved Israel

  • Europe

    UK, Ukraine Signed Agreement to Enhance Ukraine’s Naval Capability

  • Europe

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  • Americas

    Saab Started Production of Gripen F For Brazilian Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese Navy Chases Philippines News Crew In Disputed Waters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    DSME launches next-gen submarine rescue vessel for RoK Navy

  • Europe

    Sweden’s push for increasing conscripts, training and preparedness, amid Russian aggressions

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon awarded $192 million contract to produce AMRAAM missile for Ukraine

  • Americas

    U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

  • Europe

    Babcock Floats Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate HMS Venturer

  • Air Platform

    PLA Air Force Retires All J-7 Aircraft And Replaces With J-10, J-11 And J-16

  • C4iSR

    Drones hit Russian aviation plant in Taganrog, destroying $350 million Beriev A-50 early warning aircraft

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Is The First Middle Eastern Country Supplying PzH 2000 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

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