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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 […]

  • Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

    April 9, 2026 0
    As of early April 2026, Iran’s energy infrastructure has suffered significant damage from US-Israeli strikes, including crucial hits on the South Pars gas field, which provides 70% of Iran’s gas. Operations Epic Fury degraded Iran’s [...]
  • Turkish Asalsan successfully tests GÖKBERK Mobile laser anti-drone system

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  • Elbit Systems delivers first artillery systems to Denmark

    November 28, 2023 0
    Israel’s Elbit Systems reported that it has delivered first ATMOS self-propelled howitzers and PULS rocket launch systems to Denmark. Elbit Systems won $200 million contract to supply ATMOS howitzersDateMarch 18, 2020Elbit Systems, CN ROMARM S.A. [...]
  • Russia’s $55 million MiG-35 Fulcrum-F with PESA radar is a total failure even in Chinese standard

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  • Poland Asks Germany To Transfer Long-range Patriot Missile Defense System To Ukraine

    December 29, 2022 0
    Poland’s defense minister has asked Germany to ship a Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system intended for Poland to Ukraine instead, to help its defense against Russia’s invasion. U.S. Army To Deploy IronDome in UkraineDateSeptember 18, [...]
  • Australian government launches strategic review into the Australian defense forces

    August 4, 2022 0
    The Albanese Government has announced the Australian Defense Forces will undergo a major review for the first time in a decade. Australian Defense Contractors Must Follow Cybersecurity Guidelines:Melissa PriceDateFebruary 24, 2021Defence Strategic Review 2023 Handed [...]
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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]

  • Naval Weapons

    MBDA Scalp Naval vertically launched cruise missile

  • C4iSR

    Saab and CAE sign agreement to train GlobalEye AEW&C operators.

  • Middle East

    The U.S. Air Force has completely destroyed the Iranian Navy.

  • Europe

    Germany quietly building Europe’s largest conventional military.

  • Naval Weapons

    RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MiG-29 drops American-made GBU-62 on major Russian bridge, cutting off major supply lines.

  • Europe

    Russia Could Use Nuclear Weapons, Says Vladimir Putin’s Press Secretary

  • Europe

    British MoD Facing Budget Crunch As It Tries to Plug £7 billion holes

  • Middle East

    President Trump Deploys F-22 Raptor and F-35 Stealth Jets to Bomb Tehran

  • Cyber

    The Strategic Value Of Signing GSOMIA, LEMOA, COMCASA And ACSA Agreement With The US

  • Europe

    Saab receives order for Gripen development

  • Europe

    Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

  • Americas

    The President Biden would have only 12 minutes to decide nuclear launch-under-attack option

  • Air Platform

    South Korea Unveils Prototype KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Completes Flight Tests of Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor Missile.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • Europe

    Putin fires General Rustam Muradov responsible for losing 5,000 servicemen in Donetsk region 

  • Air Platform

    Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture Su-57 fighter jets.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The PLAN Declares Type 052D Destroyer and Type 054A Frigate Operational

  • Africa

    Algerian Navy’s Powerful MEKO-200AN Frigate to Exercise with French Navy

  • Europe

    Video shows Russian morons driving T-72B tanks onto land mines and exploding tanks

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. to expedite the sale of drones, missiles, fighter jets and rockets to Taiwan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Media War Between China And India Begins As India Takes Delivery Of 14 Rafale Jets

  • Europe

    Turkey new stealth drone undergoes 1st internal weapon bay test firing

  • C4iSR

    Korean Air, LIG Nex1 Join Race to Build South Korea’s First Homegrown EW Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Inks Deal with OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

  • Air Platform

    Baykar Defense to develop an advanced derivative of Bayraktar TB2 UCAV

  • Direct-energy Weapons

    Israeli Defense Forces Received First Operational Iron Beam Laser Weapon System.

  • C4iSR

    Azerbaijan captured Russian-made electronic warfare system in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • Middle East

    Criminal Ali Khamenei Killed 16,500 and wounded 300,000 Iranian protesters.

  • Europe

    Russia’s new Su-57 jet exposed as a fraud by IAF–Russia cancelled the production of the Su-57 fighter jet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves AGM-154 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon To Taiwan

  • Air Platform

    Yak-130 vs M-346: Why M-346 is an iPhone and Yak-130 is a Nokia 1100?

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Thai Army captured Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile system.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthog Started Destroying Iran’s Naval Capability.

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Novgorod Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management system

  • Americas

    U.S. Army Ordered 480 HIMARS Launchers And Multiple Variant Of Rockets

  • Europe

    Argentina rearms and formally requested on Thursday to join NATO as a global partner

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia faces critical shortage of anti-air missiles to defend Russian cities

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Navy Retracts Stories Of Istanbul-Class Frigate Acquisition

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force destroyed Pantsir-S ADS

  • Air Platform

    The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

  • Air Platform

    Kuwaiti Prosecutor To Investigate Corruption Allegation In Eurofighter Procurement

  • Middle East

    Three Russian-made Mi-35 shot down in Syria using Stinger MANPAD

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Unveils GMJ9500 Man-Portable Jammer System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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