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C4iSR

Russia lacks the industrial capability to manufacture an active protection system, according to a Russian defence expert.

November 9, 2025 GDC 0

A prominent Russian military analyst says Russia continues to face major technical obstacles in developing and fielding an effective active protection system (APS) for its armored vehicles, despite decades of effort and the growing use […]

Europe

Turkey to equip Altay tanks with AKKOR active protection system

January 9, 2025 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Hyundai Rotem Unveils K2 Tank With The Most Advanced Active Protection System

October 13, 2024 GDC 0

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C4iSR

Elbit Systems Awarded $600 Million Contract To Produce Active Protection And EOTS For Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles

February 29, 2024 GDC 0

Elbit Systems says it will provide “advanced protection, fighting capabilities and sensors” for new Korean-designed Infantry Fighting Vehicles. The company’s technology was stripped from Australian Army equipment over possible data security concerns three years ago. […]

Land Platform

Russian Propagandist Editing T-90M Blow-Up Video In Ukraine With Merkava Tank Fitted With Trophy Active Protection System

October 11, 2023 GDC 0

Russian propagandists have attempted to pass off footage circulating on social media of a Russian T-90M tank being blown up in the war in Ukraine as an Israeli Merkava tank being destroyed by Hamas militants. […]

Americas

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Delivered Final Trophy APS To The US

January 10, 2021 GDC 0

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has delivered the final Trophy active protection system (APS) to the US Army for integration on its line of M1 Abrams main battle tanks. The company began delivering the systems to […]

Land Platform

U.S. Army sets to upgrade Abrams tank with Israeli Trophy APS

July 13, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has announced on 10 July that it is decided to mount Trophy active protection system on Abrams tanks which will deploy to Poland. According to a press release issued Friday by the U.S. Army […]

Land Platform

Hanwha Defence AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

October 3, 2019 GDC 0

Hanwha’s AS21 Redback is a heavily-upgraded version of the K21 IFV that has been in service with the South Korean army since 2009. […]

  • The engineering of VHF radar makes it poor at tracking and providing fire‑control‑quality data.

    February 24, 2026 0
    It’s very nice to produce a fancy Twitter post or an article for the Chinese Global Times to sell a product to Pakistan, Venezuela, and Iran when the buyer doesn’t know the engineering behind the [...]
  • Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

    September 22, 2025 0
    The Portuguese Air Force has reinforced its KC-390 Millennium fleet by signing an amendment with Embraer Defense & Security to acquire a sixth aircraft and secure 10 additional purchase options for NATO partners. Embraer begins [...]
  • Ireland considering procurement of fighter jets

    June 29, 2020 0
    Last March, a number of Russian Tupolev TU-95 “Bear” bombers, also used as long-range maritime patrol planes, entered Irish airspace. What Are Russian Bombers doing in European and North American Airspace?DateMarch 16, 2020Ireland needs fighter [...]
  • Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

    February 26, 2026 0
    Diehl Defence unveiled the IRIS-T SLM/X air defense system at Enforce Tac 2026, introducing a common eight-canister launcher capable of firing both SLM and SLX interceptors. On February 24, 2026, at Enforce Tac 2026, Germany’s [...]
  • Germany transfers 18 more RCH 155mm howitzers to Ukraine

    March 6, 2024 0
    In an important announcement made by the German Ministry of Defense on February 17, 2024, Germany has committed to bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities by delivering an additional 18 RCH 155 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzers. This [...]
  • Turkey delivers first Bayraktar TB2 UCAV to Ukrainian Navy

    July 27, 2021 0
    The Ukrainian Navy has accepted delivery of the first Bayraktar TB2 drone from Turkish defense company Baykar, according to Ukraine’s Defence Ministry. The ministry announced the delivery on July 15 through its official Twitter account. [...]
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 […]

  • Defense Industry

    Kingsberg Awarded Contract To Supply Naval Strike Missile (NSM) To Royal Australian Navy

  • C4iSR

    Saab will open research facility in Hungary

  • Middle East

    Hamas Terrorists Group’s Leader Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The mastermind of antisemitic attacks in Australia, Major General Majid Khademi, was allowed into Australia on a tourist visa.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Boeing Awarded Contract To Build More Guided Bomb Kits For JDAM

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Defense Industries To Build Stand-off Jammer For Anka-S UAV

  • Americas

    U.S. House of Representatives approves a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

  • C4iSR

    Thales Awarded Contract To Deliver Air Defense Radar To Iraq

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract To Deliver Amphibious Vehicles For U.S. Marines

  • C4iSR

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

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    What’s so fuss about supplying arms to Myanmar?

  • Americas

    U.S. Marines successfully fired a new NMESIS anti-ship missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine Begun Fielding Vampire Rocket System

  • Land Platform

    Israeli Rafael To Upgrade Indian Army’s 700 BMP-2 IFV

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan’s F-16 Fighter Jet Locks on China’s J-15 as Chinese Pilot Desperately Tries to Escape Sidewinder’s Locks

  • Air Platform

    Argentina Received Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from Denmark.

  • South Asia

    An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Army Deploys M1A2 Abrams SEP V3 Tanks

  • Europe

    British Government Pledged €3.8 Billion Military Aid To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Mitch McConnell endorsed President Biden’s $106 billion aid proposal to Israel and Ukraine

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Unveils Auto Turret System for ATLAS Unmanned Ground Vehicle.

  • Air Platform

    Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Extend F-35I Adir’s Combat Range Amid Iran War.

  • Europe

    Poland to purchase heavy infantry fighting vehicles

  • South Asia

    India’s RAW orchestrated targeted killings in Bangladesh and has a dedicated office at the DGFI building in Dhaka cantonment

  • Europe

    Denmark purchases 129 Patria armored vehicles

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Netherlands purchases Rheinmetall Skyranger Anti-air Gun System.

  • Defense Industry

    Spanish Sascorp To Unveil Amphibious UGV At FEINDEF 2021

  • Europe

    Ukraine Shot Down Russian Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Africa

    Syrian and Emirati Army Officers Fighting Alongside Haftar Militants

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine started using seized Chinese-made FN-16 MANPADs destined for Iran.

  • Europe

    Baykar Unveils 1000km Range MIZRAK Loitering Munition.

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin begins production of F-35 for Royal Danish Air Force

  • Americas

    The U.S. Navy Sends 25 EA-18G Growler EW Aircraft to Boneyard

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea Starts Ship-Launched Ballistic Missile Development

  • Air Platform

    Forget the Clunky Airframe of Su-57, Su-57’s Cockpit Will Never Make It A Fifth-Gen Fighter

  • Americas

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

  • C4iSR

    Hanwha Systems awarded contract to produce multi-function AESA radar for the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

  • Europe

    Anadolu Shipyard delivers four landing ships to Qatari Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

  • Europe

    Russia’s only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will not return to service

  • Middle East

    Constant Houthi attacks on Israel could draw U.S., UK, and Australia into a broader Middle East conflict

  • Air Platform

    Italian Leonardo Converts Lineage 1000 Into MPA For Pakistan Navy

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan’s ISI Trained Taliban Special Forces “Badri 313”

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Indian Air Force Declined Russia’s Offer to Buy 117S Engine and Irbis-E Radar?

  • Europe

    Only Israel Can help Greece With Drone Guards

  • Americas

    Pentagon Ordered 1700 Tactical ATACMS Ballistic Missiles And 700 HIMARS Launchers

  • Europe

    Retired Turkish Army General Rebukes S-400 Purchase As Greece Seeks Approval For F-35

  • Middle East

    Two Female Iraqi MPs purchased golden underwear and bras and embezzled $57 million in cash and 27 kg of gold.

  • Europe

    Russia Begun Deploying Nuclear Capable Iskander-M Missiles To Finish And Swedish Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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

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