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Europe

Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

December 24, 2025 GDC 0

On 19 December 2025, Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Germany’s procurement authority BAAINBw signed a framework agreement in Koblenz covering DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for the German Norwegian Type 212CD submarine program. The deal ties Europe’s next-generation […]

Americas

U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

May 4, 2025 GDC 0

Following the trend of U.S. Navy ‘containerized’ solutions for various platforms, BAE Systems is pitching its Bofors 40 Mk 4 as another containerized system for counter-UAS, counter-USV, and point-defense missions. The gun was shown for […]

Europe

Saab test-fires lightweight torpedo from CB90 Fast Attack Craft

April 5, 2025 GDC 0

The Swedish Defence Materiel Agency, FMV, in cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces and Swedish defence company Saab has fired Saab’s Lightweight Torpedo (Torpedo 47 or SLWT), from a CB 90 fast assault craft and […]

Europe

Denmark Purchases BLOCKER Smart Naval Mine for Greenland’s Defense

April 1, 2025 GDC 0

On March 29, 2025, the Danish Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of several hundred naval mines. This strategic procurement, financed through the Acceleration Fund, aims to strengthen Denmark’s ability to control and defend its […]

Europe

Turkish first national frigate fires first missile from indigenous VLS

December 13, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkish kamikaze sea drone sink ship in UAV-backed trial

August 3, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

July 5, 2024 GDC 0

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Americas

Northrop Grumman to develop new guided high-explosive ammunition for US Navy

June 13, 2024 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to collaborate with the U.S. on Railgun development

May 23, 2024 GDC 0

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Europe

MKE Delivers First Indigenous 76mm Naval Gun To The Turkish Navy

May 22, 2024 GDC 0

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  • Prime Minister Netanyahu Visits Rafael’s Iron Dome Manufacturing Facility in Northern Israel

    November 23, 2023 0
    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited a Rafael Facility in northern Israel on November 21, 2023. The Prime Minister received briefings from Rafael’s Chairman, Dr Yuval Steinitz, and CEO, Brigadier General (Ret.) Yoav Har-Even, on Rafael’s activities [...]
  • Barrett MRAD: A Brand New Sniper Rifle

    October 15, 2020 0
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  • Morocco Ordered Airbus H135 Helicopters

    August 10, 2022 0
    The Moroccan Forces Royales Air have ordered a fleet of H135s for military primary training missions. The light twin-engine H135, a reference helicopter in the segment, will be used for training pilots to perform a [...]
  • Russia Built Military Bases In Laos And Sudan

    April 9, 2021 0
    The Russian military has begun construction of a military airbase in Laos, learned GDC citing Soha news. Russia has agreed to supply armaments to Sudan and Laos as it seeks to bolster friendly relations with [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drone blew up Russia’s microchip factory that produce missile components

    September 2, 2023 0
    Shocking footage from a strike on one of Russia’s largest microelectronics factories has been shared online in a “huge humiliation” for the Kremlin. Ukraine launched devastating drone attacks on Russian oil refinery and microchip factoryDateJanuary [...]
  • German Air Force’s Eurofighter Achieved Meteor Capability

    August 4, 2021 0
    The German air force recently completed flight tests for its newest air-to-air missile, the Meteor, and have deemed the weapon ready for use aboard the nation’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. Germany Tests Meteor Missile From Eurofighter [...]
Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s lost 22 tanks, 33 armored vehicles and 1040 Russian troops in a day

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Joins the Competition with Australia and South Korea to Buy U.S.-made Nuclear-powered Submarine.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s MHI Launches Yahagi Fifth FFM Mogami-Class Frigate For JMSDF

  • Europe

    Russia imported Chinese turboprop engine for its locally made kamikaze drones

  • Americas

    U.S. DSCA To Amend Upfront Payment Condition For Cash-strapped Partners

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Modify Mission Planning Software Of F-16 For India And Pakistan

  • Africa

    U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

  • Europe

    NVL Group laid the keel for the Bulgarian Navy’s second multipurpose modular patrol vessel

  • Europe

    US Navy And Hellenic Navy Conduct Naval Exercises

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Offers Industrial Benefits to Germany If It Purchases Super Hornet

  • Europe

    Babcock, Saab to collaborate on Swedish Navy’s Luleå-class corvettes

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine shot down Russia’s Su-25 fighter jet, destroyed one S-300 surface-to-air missile

  • Air Platform

    Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering Additional F-35.

  • Europe

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mohajer-6 drone over Crimea

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Deploys Deadly Merkava Tanks And APCs In Gaza

  • Industry

    Shenyang WS-10B Taihang Doesn’t Solve China’s Engine Nightmare

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract To Upgrade Egyptian Apache Helicopters Sensors

  • Europe

    U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

  • Europe

    US lawmakers urge Pentagon to permit Ukraine’s use of US-supplied weapons to strike targets in Russia

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Could Sell Captured A-29, C-130 and UH-60 Aircraft To China, Report

  • Africa

    Bayraktar TB2 vs Wing Loong II: Turkey Demonstrated Only Air Power Can Defeat Enemy Using Drones

  • Defense Industry

    Myanmar Army’s Delegation Visits Pantsir SAM Production Facility In Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Signs $2.5 Billion Deals To Buy 75 M1A2 Abrams Tanks And 17 Assault Breacher Vehicles

  • Land Platform

    Norinco VT5 lightweight Tank

  • Europe

    Norway, Sweden and Finland host NATO military exercises

  • Air Platform

    Single Seat FA-50 will have 30% more combat range than twin seat trainer

  • Cruise Missiles

    Ukraine’s new 3,000km range cruise missile will hit deep inside Russia

  • Africa

    Algeria, Egypt Following Indonesia, Cancelled Negotiation On Russia’s Su-35 fighter jets.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-27 fighter jet dumped fuel on American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Black Sea forcing it crash

  • Europe

    American Abrams tanks fighting Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ireland to consult the public in preparation for joining NATO after Finland abandoned military neutrality

  • Americas

    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • Europe

    Moldova’s breakaway region Transnistria asks Russia to send troops

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s T-5 Brave Eagle Achieved Initial Operational Capability

  • Air Platform

    Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone Program

  • Middle East

    Israeli Defense Forces Gathering Intelligence From Intact Iranian Ballistic Missile That Landed In Israeli Desert

  • Air Platform

    General Atomic awarded $268 million contract for 13 Protector drones for the UK

  • Air Platform

    B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers Locked And Loaded At China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Biden Administration Needs to Supply B-21 Raider Stealth Bombers to Australia to Save AUKUS Alliance

  • Europe

    Ukraine received new batch of TB2 drones from Turkey

  • Europe

    Russia purchased secondhand Chinese-made Guangzhou Fekon motorbikes and deployed motorbikes in Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Too Late, Too Little and Too Expense

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Philippines Air Force Received Spyder Surface-to-air Missile From Israel

  • Europe

    United Arab Emirates To Buy 120 Bayraktar TB2 Drones And Munitions From Turkey Worth $2 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Saudi Arabia Mulls Buying 54 French Rafale Fighter Jets, A Snub To Germany And The U.S.

  • Europe

    France Started Backfilling Rafale Shortfalls

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    The BrahMos Hypersonic Cruise Missile

  • Europe

    Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

  • Air Platform

    A Team of Argentine Air Force Officers Visited Denmark To Purchase Second-hand F-16 Warplanes

  • Europe

    Russia Loses Eighth General and 34th Colonel in Botched Ukraine Invasion

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