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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 […]

  • Taiwan Christens Indigenous Landing Platform Dock

    April 21, 2021 0
    Kaohsiung, Taiwan (GDC) — The launch of Taiwan’s first domestically made landing platform dock (LPD) marks a milestone in the country’s shipbuilding history and will significantly boost the Navy’s capability, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. [...]
  • Trump Administration could sanction Bangladesh for allowing antisemitic and pro-Hamas rallies. Instead, Bangladesh should focus on Abraham Accord

    April 13, 2025 0
    Tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Bangladesh’s capital on Saturday in support of Hamas and Hezbollah groups in Gaza and Lebanon. Protesters chanted antisemitic slogans in Dhaka. Bangladesh inviting Western sanctions for reinstating ‘except [...]
  • U.S. taxpayers donated $83 billion arms to Afghan military, now in the hands of Taliban

    September 6, 2021 0
    The US spent $83 billion in training and equipment for the Afghan military since 2001, includes $2 billion in Humvees and $147 million in Black Hawk helicopters, a report by Daily Mail. The total cost [...]
  • Elbit System Received $220 Million Contract To Supply Guidance Kit To Undisclosed Customer

    September 8, 2022 0
    Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems is selling its precision guidance kit for general purpose airborne warheads to a mystery Asian customer.  Elbit Systems Awarded $200 Million Contact For Laser Guidance KitDateDecember 7, 2022Elbit Systems [...]
  • Boeing Australia Trials MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s Collaborative Combat Capability.

    September 18, 2025 0
    The RAAF and Boeing’s trials validated MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s autonomous combat capabilities, data-sharing functions, and integration with manned aircraft. Boeing’s Loyal Wingman Gets Official Designation As MQ-28A Ghost BatDateMarch 24, 2022Australian-built MQ‑28A Ghost Bat achieve [...]
  • Rheinmetall unveiled next-generation HX3 tactical mobility truck

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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 […]

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia finally cancel Su-35, seek F-35 from the US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Delivers Second F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Plane To US Air Force

  • Europe

    UK Details Eurofighter Typhoon Offering To Finland’s HX Competition

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 4th Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat To Royal Australian Navy

  • South Asia

    Pakistan increases defense budget by 6% to $8.8 billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed ten Russian tanks in a single strike

  • Anti-air Missiles

    KONGSBERG Launches NOMADS Mobile Short-Range Air Defense

  • Europe

    US Navy and Royal Navy warships entered the Barents Sea

  • Europe

    Russia confirms death of senior Russian naval officer in Berdyansk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Shipbuilding delivers 20th Guardian-class patrol boat to Australia

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s S-300VM Surface-to-air Missile Launcher

  • Americas

    President Biden Promised Speedy Delivery of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russian Navy’s USET-80 torpedo is floating off the coast of Severodonetsk

  • Air Platform

    Vladimir Putin Sent Russia’s MiG-35 Fighter Jet to a Graveyard Even at the Height of the Ukraine War.

  • Infantry Weapons

    China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

  • Europe

    Autocratic Erdogan: Turkey seems to be heading towards war

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian Anti-air Missile Downed Russian Su-34 Bomber In Kharkiv Region

  • Europe

    Ukraine claims Bakhmut gains after Russian troops flee frontline

  • Air Platform

    Ireland acquires four Airbus H145M multi-role helicopters

  • Europe

    Ukraine captured 30 T-90M Proryv Tank in Avdiivka and Donetsk

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea lifts martial law order after parliament voted to defy president

  • Air Platform

    BAE Systems To Jointly Develop Sixth-Gen Fighter Jets With MHI

  • Europe

    Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

  • Europe

    Turkiye has reached its limits to fund its ambitions to become arms export superpower.

  • Air Platform

    Bayraktar Kizilelma UCAV Enters Serial Production

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy To Continue Patrolling In South China Sea

  • F-16 Indonesian Air Force
    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia deployed F-16 fighter jets and frigates on patrol duty in South China Sea

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin forces ‘the Freedom of Russia Legion’ plan fresh attacks inside Russia

  • Infantry Weapons

    China’s Discontent with Russian S-400: China abandoned the Russian S-400 discovering its vulnerabilities and weaknesses

  • Europe

    Russian bridge blown up with homemade bomb planted by saboteurs

  • South Asia

    India wins the war against Pakistan in Bollywood movies, but here’s why the Indian Air Force lost air combat against the Pakistan Air Force.

  • Americas

    Anduril signs an agreement with DoW to deliver more than 1000 missiles per year.

  • Europe

    Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

  • Europe

    French Air Force deployed two Rafale jets in Greek Cypriot

  • Europe

    Russia suffered 1630 troops losses in a day totalling 685,910 dead troops in Ukraine war

  • Europe

    Russian Navy frigate collided with Swiss reefer in Oresund, Denmark

  • Europe

    Turkish defense firm HAVELSAN to cooperate with TAI for homegrown TFX fighter jet

  • Americas

    Boeing to expedite T-7A Red Hawk Trials

  • Middle East

    The U.S. is sending the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran are high.

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • South Asia

    Lieutenant General (retired) Mujibur Rahman was instrumental in establishing Indian RAW networks inside Bangladesh’s DGFI, Army, Navy and Air Forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysian Army Purchases Turkish-made Tactical Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    Hungarian Gripen Intercepted Serbian Civilian Aircraft

  • Americas

    Pentagon will invest $1 billion in L3Harris rocket motor firm.

  • Air Platform

    Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

  • Europe

    International sanctions: Russian federal air transport agency recorded 185 air accidents due to spare parts shortage

  • Middle East

    Advancing Nuclear Ambitions of Saudi Arabia With China and Pakistan’s Help

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes First Engine Test For T-929 Atak-II Helicopters

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