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M-61A1 20mm Gatling gun

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  • Thales Group to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles

    September 5, 2020 0
    The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesia’s defence ministry formally launched the modernization, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and [...]
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  • US Marine Corps forms first unit with ground-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles

    September 20, 2023 0
    The vehicle in question is the ROGUE-Fire, better known as NMESIS (pictured above). The special feature of the vehicle is that we are dealing with a drone. The same platform is used for Naval Strike [...]
  • Anduril Industries To Build XL-AUV For Royal Australian Navy

    May 6, 2022 0
    Defence technology company Anduril Industries and the Australian Defence Force are entering into commercial negotiations for a $100 million co-funded design, development and manufacturing program for extra large autonomous undersea vehicles (XL-AUVs) for the Royal [...]
  • Ukraine can retake Crimea using F-16 and stand-off JASSM missiles

    June 15, 2023 0
    When President Joe Biden approved the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine from its allies and U.S. training of Ukrainian pilots, no one could say definitively when these vital aircraft would be appearing above the battlefield [...]
  • Algeria To Receive 14 Su-34E Medium Bombers

    March 23, 2021 0
    Algeria to receive the first batch of 14 Su-34E medium bombers reported the Russian press. Algeria has been negotiating with Russia to buy 14 Su-34E medium bombers for more than a year. Algeria Plans to [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

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    Sweden Joins Multinational Armored Vehicle Project

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    Ukraine requests THAAD anti-ballistic missile, F/A-18 Hornet, C-17 aircraft and Apache helicopters from the U.S.

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    Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to Ukraine

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    What is the Monroe Doctrine, which President Trump has cited over Venezuela operations.

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    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

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    Chinese NORINCO claims VT-4 Tank is better than T-14 Armata

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    Poland Purchases Four Spy Satellites to Boost Space Defense

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    Ukrainian forces praised American M109A6 Paladin howitzers for superior range and accuracy

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    Airbus, Dassault Aviation Agree On Industrial Partnership For FCAS Programme

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    Israel signs landmark deal to sell David’s Sling air defense system to Finland

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    Putin Sacks General Lapin, Later Found General Lapin Dead In Moscow River

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    Greece is looking for buyers of its ageing 18 Mirage 2000 fighter jets

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    Leonardo delivers new, more powerful AESA radar for British Typhoon fighter jets

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    Australia has launched the life extension program for its Collins-class submarines.

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    43,000 young Ukrainian women ditch lipsticks and take up arms against Russian forces

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    Ukraine reports gains around Bakhmut, Ukrainian MoD says

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    Israeli F-16 Destroyed Iranian BAVAR-373 Anti-air System In Syria

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    U.S. quietly delivered ammunition and long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine sent more kamikaze drones over Moscow amid air defense failure.

  • Europe

    Multiple Explosions Rocked Russian Military Base In Crimea Degrading Russian Black Sea Fleet

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia orders 18 more Rafale fighter jets worth $2.3 billion

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    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Training Aircraft Crashed, Pilots Injured

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  • Europe

    Russia’s Largest Tank Manufacturer Halts Tank Production and Repair, Amid Crippling Sanctions

  • Europe

    Russia used Iranian-made 122mm HE-FRAG rockets in Ukraine

  • Europe

    1000 North Koreans Killed Since Russia Deployed North Korean Troops in Kursk Counteroffensive

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    UAE’s Edge and Israeli IAI to jointly develop unmanned surface vessels

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    Australia To Decommission Armidale-class OPV

  • Europe

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  • Ballistic Missile

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  • Europe

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