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Indonesia Orders Airbus A400 Airlifters

November 25, 2021 GDC 0

The Indonesia Ministry of Defense on Thursday placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. The contract, which will become effective in 2022, will bring the total number of […]

  • Ukraine War Success Prompts BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Howitzers Again

    October 10, 2022 0
    The British arms manufacturer BAE Systems PLC has announced that it is considering resuming the production of M777 howitzers. The reason for this was their effective use on the battlefield in Ukraine. BAE Systems Starts [...]
  • European Countries Helping Taiwan Design And Build Submarines Domestically

    April 12, 2021 0
    TAIPEI (Reuters) – European countries are providing help for Taiwan’s indigenous submarine project, the island’s defence ministry said, in a rare admission that the sensitive programme is not getting assistance solely from the United States. [...]
  • JMSDF Aegis destroyer Chokai becomes Japan’s first ship capable of firing Tomahawk missile.

    April 2, 2026 0
    The Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Aegis destroyer Chokai has become Japan’s first vessel capable of carrying and firing U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, a development that could put targets deep inside China and North Korea within striking distance. [...]
  • RAN deploys new type of survey craft from Canberra-class LHD

    November 13, 2020 0
    The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) announced on 8 November that its Maritime Geospatial Warfare Unit recently deployed for the first time a new type of small survey craft from its Canberra-class landing helicopter dock (LHD) [...]
  • China aiming Turkey as the potential export customer of the FC-31: report

    June 2, 2020 0
    Turkey is considering purchasing China’s FC-31 to fulfill shortfall of fighter jet, as Turkey seems determined to retain the Russian-made S-400 air defense system, Weihutang, a military column affiliated with China Central Television, reported on [...]
  • Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroy Russian army’s supply vehicles

    February 5, 2024 0
    In the absence of sophisticated weaponry, Ukrainian forces have tactically employed kamikaze drones to target and disrupt Russian military logistics. Bayraktar TB2 could play a key role if a war break over Crimea, says UkraineDateNovember [...]
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 […]

  • Americas

    President Biden Commissions Virginia-class Nuclear Submarine, USS Delaware

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    India donated a submarine to Myanmar to gain edge over China

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS deal: HMAS Stirling to become homeport for Australia’s nuclear submarine under $8 billion naval base expansion plan

  • Europe

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

  • Defense Industry

    NATO Secretary General Urges South Korea To Deliver Weapons To Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Myanmar Navy Deploys UMS Mottama To Build Up Troops and Heavy Artillery Near Bangladesh Border

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

  • Americas

    Fincantieri Delivers 21st LCS to the U.S. Navy

  • Air Platform

    Israel receives new F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin

  • Naval Weapons

    BrahMos ER Failed To Launch During A Test

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. Sent 90 Patriot Missile Defense Systems to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s SBU Hit Kerch Bridge With 1000kg Underwater Explosions

  • Cyber

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    IP Theft By China: Australia To Tighten Export Control Laws To Protect Research Data

  • South Asia

    France’s Naval Group is the front runner as India shortlists potential bidders of project 75I submarine

  • Naval Platforms

    After some embarrassing display of submarine incidents, China copy Virginia-class SSN for next-generation submarine

  • Air Platform

    Peru has overturned the decision to buy Gripen in favor of F-16V Block 70 to become major non-NATO ally.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-made PHL-03 Rocket Artillery Broke Cambodia and Thailand Peace Accord Brokered by President Trump.

  • Infantry Weapons

    BAE Systems To Manufacturer M777 Light Weight Howitzers In India

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha, Kongsberg Team Up For Australian Army’s Howitzers Requirements

  • Europe

    Otokar delivers 278 COBRA II armored vehicle, prepares Romanian facility launch

  • Middle East

    Emirati Sheikh Buys Israeli Soccer Club

  • Air Platform

    EA-18G Growler: The King of Electronic Warfare

  • Europe

    Turkiye Test-Fires 76mm Naval Guns For Milgem Corvette

  • Europe

    There are no “red lines” in supporting Ukraine: French President Emmanuel Macron

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia, France Signed Defense Agreement for More Rafale Jets, Scorpene-class Submarines, Light Frigates and Radars Worth $11 Billion

  • Europe

    Ukraine successfully de-militarized the ‘Russian Air Force’ killing more than 600 pilots and destroying 500 aircraft

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded $867 Million Contract For SM-3 Block IIA Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austral Shipyard will build 24 landing craft medium for Australian Army

  • C4iSR

    Kuwaiti Super Hornet Gets Integrated Sniper Targeting Pod

  • Europe

    Turkish Aerospace Industries Unveils ANKA-3 Stealth Drone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s IDS Submarine to be Launched Ahead of Schedule

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia orders 268 upgraded Bushmaster vehicles in $750 million contract.

  • C4iSR

    Aselsan Koral Land-Based Transportable Radar Electronic Attack System

  • C4iSR

    Safran Awarded Contract to Supply 1,000 JIM Compact Multifunction Infrared Binoculars for Bundeswehr.

  • Europe

    Vard Marine Awarded Contract To Build Next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel For Italian Navy

  • Europe

    France could exit from Franco-German Tank Project, Rheinmetall CEO says.

  • Europe

    Ukraine handed over T-90M tanks and BTR-82A armored vehicles to British Intelligence agencies

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Corruption Watchdog Indicted Bangladesh Navy Commodore Mohammad Matiur Rahman (thief) for Significant Corruption.

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Submarine: A tale of onboard fire

  • Europe

    Putin led Russia to disastrous defeat in Ukraine, retired Russian General Leonid Ivashov says

  • Europe

    Czech Republic is the first country to donate T-72 tanks to Ukraine

  • Naval Platforms

    Royal Danish Navy’s Ivar Huitfeldt Class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Delivers First 2 Eurofighter to Kuwait

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s S-300 surface-to-air missile in Novoshakhtinsk

  • Americas

    Raytheon Completes Testing of SPY-6 Radar’s Cooperative Engagement Capability

  • Air Platform

    Italy to purchase 25 more F-35 stealth jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China First Policy: Pakistan to Protect Gwadar Ports From India

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish TAI, Brazil’s Embraer launch joint development of military aircraft

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    North Korea to deliver Pokpung-ho main battle tanks to Russia

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