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Infantry Weapons

Target Galwan Valley: China tests lightweight 122mm Howitzers

August 14, 2020 GDC 0

The Chinese PLA has tested a new lightweight 122-millimeter caliber wheeled howitzer besides a wheeled vehicle mounted HJ-10 anti-tank missile system. The two new weapons made their first public appearance in live-fire drills in a […]

  • German Arms Export Reaches $8.01 Billion, 30% Growth In Six Months

    July 1, 2024 0
    Russia’s war in Ukraine and increased sales to Saudi Arabia helped German arms exports to reach $8.01 billion in the first half of the year. German arms exports surged to $8.9 billionsDateJanuary 19, 2020Israel Arms [...]
  • Turkey To Produce Missiles Components And Ammunitions Locally

    May 11, 2021 0
    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday said that Turkey will not depend on imports when it comes to components used in many ammunitions, missiles and composite warheads, declaring that the country will manufacture these products [...]
  • Hellenic Air Force To Receive Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jets In 2028

    July 3, 2023 0
    Greece expects to receive the first American-made F-35 jets from the United States by 2028, former National Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulous told Real FM on Friday. US Reaffirmed Support for Greece Acquiring F-35DateDecember 8, 2020Greece announced €10 [...]
  • Kenya purchased Turkish-made 118 tactical armored combat vehicles

    June 9, 2021 0
    In the latest of successful deals, a Turkish defense firm has landed a new contract to provide 118 armored vehicles to Kenya, expanding its footprint in Africa. Kenya Bought 118 Armored Vehicle From TurkeyDateAugust 7, [...]
  • UAE Demonstrates Saab GlobalEye’s Advanced EW Capability

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  • Biden Administration Plans To Halt Arms Sale To UAE And Saudi Arabia For Violating Human Rights

    February 28, 2021 0
    President Joe Biden’s administration is considering the cancellation of arms deals with Saudi Arabia that pose human rights concerns while limiting future military sales to “defensive” weapons, as it reassesses it relationship with the kingdom. [...]
Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

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. […]

  • Americas

    Raytheon awarded contract to produce additional Patriot missile system for Germany

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indian RAW supplies arms to the Arakan Army to destabilize Chinese efforts to build deep-sea ports and gas pipelines in Rakhine state

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal launched the fifth evolved Cape-class patrol boat for the Royal Australian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

  • Loitering Munitions

    Pakistan unveils locally built Chinese SF-200 Kamikaze drone, named Mudamir-LR.

  • Europe

    Russia’s T-62M Tanks Proved Useless Against Modern Anti-tank Weapons Supplied By The West

  • Americas

    US Army Seeks Potential Manufacturer of Next-Gen Abrams M1E3 Tank.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea develops KAAV-II armed amphibious mobility vehicle for marines

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s short-range Majid air defence system, with Canadian-made L3Harris EOTS, is responsible for hitting F-15E Strike Eagle and A-10 fighters.

  • Air Platform

    Naming of Su-57: Sukhoi thought Su-57 could bring luck to the design bureau

  • Middle East

    By bombing Qatar, Israel sent a strong signal to the Middle East that Hamas and Hezbollah have no place to hide.

  • Counter-drone System

    Poland signs contract for anti-drone system in wake of Russian incursions

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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

  • Naval Platforms

    Sikorsky S-70 Naval Hawk Specialized Maritime Helicopter

  • Land Platform

    Russian Propagandist Editing T-90M Blow-Up Video In Ukraine With Merkava Tank Fitted With Trophy Active Protection System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. to expedite arms exports to Indo-Pacific nations

  • Europe

    Ukraine becomes the first country to use Caracal air assault vehicles in combat

  • Europe

    Turkey’s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in the world first

  • Europe

    Greek Submarine And Helicopter Are On The Hunt For Turkish Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Egypt Receives First Five of 21 Su-35 From Russia

  • C4iSR

    HENSOLDT and Thales join forces to upgrade F126 frigates

  • Air Platform

    Slovenia purchased Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Australia

  • Europe

    Russia says Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles to destroy military industries in Luhansk

  • Middle East

    Iran’s President Pezeshkian Seeks Resignation Amid Leadership Crisis.

  • Defense Industry

    IAR-Brasov, IAI To Produce Heron Tactical UAV

  • Middle East

    Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?

  • Europe

    Satellite images show Russia moved most of its troops and equipment from Finish border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Europe

    NVL Group christens future German K130 Braunschweig class corvette Karlsruhe

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchases Atmos Howitzers From Elbit Systems Worth $101.7 Million

  • Americas

    US Army Scraps Patriot Missile Replacement After Ukraine Success

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Navy Unveils Sixth-Gen F/A-XX Fighter Aircraft Concept

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russian Propagandist Exposed Accuracy Issues With Putin’s Oreshnik Ballistic Missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesian Army Received First Batch Of Bushmaster Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops intercept and destroy Russian armored convoy

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contact For Laser Guidance Kit

  • Defense Industry

    U.S. State Department Approves Javelin For Georgia

  • Central Asia

    Armenia Purchases French CEASAR Howitzers Amid Azerbaijan Tensions

  • Europe

    Russian troops used toxic RG-Vo gas grenades with CN agent

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan in talks with China to purchase L-15 trainer aircraft

  • Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries, Products And Market Shares

  • Europe

    French Air Force deployed two Rafale jets in Greek Cypriot

  • Europe

    Welfare payments chewed the defence budget. ‘Corrosive complacency’ towards British national security, Lord Robertson says.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-34 dropped glide bombs on Belgorod apartment due to GLONASS guidance error, not the Ukrainian Tochka-U missile

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thai Army Secured Disputed Temple, Barricade Cambodian Access

  • Europe

    KNDS Deutschland awarded contract to produce 48 Boxer vehicles for the German Armed Forces.

  • South Asia

    Incompetence And Bureaucracy Led To Complete Failure Of Bangladesh Air Guard, Says Air Chief Marshal Serniabat

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan’s NESCOM to manufacturer parts for Turkish Anka drone

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