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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 […]

  • Indonesia becomes the first export customer of Turkish MILGEM Istif frigates

    July 30, 2025 0
    On July 26, 2025, the Turkish Defense Industry Association (SSB) announced at the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in Istanbul, Türkiye, that TAIS Shipyards signed a contract with Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence for the delivery of [...]
  • US, Maldives Defense Pact: Both Nations Complete First Ever Defense And Security Dialogue

    January 9, 2021 0
    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia Reed Werner and Maldivian Minister of Defense Mariya Didi signed the “Framework for U.S. Department of Defense-Maldives Ministry of Defence Defense and Security Relationship” in [...]
  • Egypt Purchases 36 FA-50 Fighter Jets From South Korea

    March 29, 2025 0
    As reported by The Korea Daily on March 24, 2025, the Egyptian Ambassador to South Korea, Khaled Abdelrahman, stated that negotiations between Egypt and South Korea concerning the export of FA-50 Fighting Eagle light attack [...]
  • Israeli Defense Forces Received 1000 David Amored Vehicles.

    February 3, 2026 0
    Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that the 1,000th “David” armored 4×4 vehicle has been rolled out in the United States, marking a milestone in a long-running procurement program supporting Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) operations. The [...]
  • U.S. Sent Mi-17 Hip Helicopters to Ukraine

    May 19, 2022 0
    Ukrainian Armed Forces reportedly have received its first Mi-17 Hip helicopters as part of U.S. military and security assistance. Czech Republic Transfers A Squadron Of Mi-24 Helicopters To UkraineDateMay 27, 2022Russian Army Steals Training Helicopters [...]
  • Arms sales opportunity: China moves into Central Asia as the U.S. withdraw from Afghanistan

    July 12, 2021 0
    As the security situation deteriorates in Afghanistan after the US military’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, Taliban insurgents move into the neighboring countries, Chinese foreign minister has scheduled visits to three Central Asian countries upon invitation, and [...]
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

    Hyundai and Hanwha To Compete In South Korean KDDX Destroyer Program

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Su-25 Aircraft Using Igla Shoulder Launched Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese PL-15/PL-12D active radar-guided air-to-air missiles loosely analogous to the American AIM-120A

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China, Solomon Security Pact Highlights How Inept Australian Defense Planners Are!

  • Middle East

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Makes An Historic Visit To Saudi Kingdom

  • South Asia

    China launches fourth and final Type C13B corvette for Bangladesh Navy (Thief)

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles Destroying Russian T-90 Proryv Tanks

  • Middle East

    Royal Navy Deploys Response Group To Eastern Mediterranean To Support Israeli Navy

  • Europe

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

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver Air Defense Radar To Iraq

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s Su-57 conducts 40 strike missions on Ukrainian targets

  • Air Platform

    Realty Of Russian Aerospace Industries: China upgrades Russian-made Su-35 for PLAAF

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan deploys Type 88 anti-ship missiles amid China tensions

  • Europe

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Encircles Crimea with SIGINT Kit

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan sent experts to revive Myanmar’s grounded JF-17 aircraft as fighting between the junta and rebels intensify

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Prepares for BALTOPS Baltic Sea Exercise in June

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries To Fulfill Orders In 2021

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Damascus and Aleppo Airports To Stop Iranian Weapons Shipment To Hamas And Hezbollah

  • South Asia

    Thales Modernizes Bangladesh’s Air Traffic Management Infrastructure

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine can retake Crimea using F-16 and stand-off JASSM missiles

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS hits Russian Air Force base in Crimea

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Unveils KF21 Infantry Fighting Vehicles For Export Markets

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed 15 S-400 and S-300 air defense systems in Crimea since April 2024

  • Air Platform

    Sweden and Ukraine agree to localize Gripen production in Ukraine.

  • Middle East

    Britain suspended 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel

  • Europe

    Amid Russia Tensions, U.S. Deploys F-15 Fighter Jets in Poland

  • Air Platform

    UK Wants To Buy More F-35 Fighter Jets

  • Americas

    General Dynamics unveils the ARV-30 8×8 reconnaissance vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

  • Uncategorized

    Malaysian Ex-military intel chief, 2 senior army officers charged with corruption

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Forget Democracy, Myanmar Coup Was To Protect Tatmadaw Businesses, Hide Corruption And Avoid ICC Prosecution

  • Uncategorized

    Royal Thai Navy Receives Domestically Produced 155mm Howitzers.

  • Air Platform

    Ukrainian kamikaze drone attacks blew up PAK-DA bombers factory near Moscow

  • Land Platform

    Israel to accelerate Merkava tank and armored vehicle production.

  • Europe

    Finland Acquires Munitions For HIMARS Rockets Launchers

  • Europe

    France Donates 12 CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Germany purchases F-35 stealth jets worth €10 billion

  • Europe

    Azerbaijani army shot down Armenian Su-25 fighter jet

  • Air Platform

    Poland Signs Mega Arms With South Korea Worth $14.5 Billion

  • South Asia

    আকাশে প্রতিযোগিতা: বাংলাদেশ এয়ার গার্ড (চোর) অনিশ্চিত ভবিষ্যত (Translated Version)

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s HIMARS strikes destroyed Russia’s $250 million 1K148E Yastreb-AV radar

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian drones flew over Russia’s MoD building’s rooftop Pantsir-SM-SV that failed to shoot it down, another humiliation for Putin

  • Air Platform

    Chinese Defence Ministry Spokesperson Denies Reports of J-10C Sale to Egypt

  • Middle East

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard deputy commander General Abbas Nilforoushan killed in Israeli air strikes in Beirut

  • Americas

    The US Army short lists SIG SAUER for Next Generation Squad Weapons (NGSW)

  • Air Platform

    Boeing Joins Front and Aft Sections of T-7A In Record Time

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • Americas

    Germany offers Brazil a batch of Leopard tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys the last Crimea ferry using ATACMS ballistic missile strike

  • Counter-drone System

    Sweden tests new sensor and anti-drone systems

  • Europe

    Netherlands will give Ukraine minesweepers, drone radars, and M3 amphibious bridge

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