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Europe

Turkey Launched Second Ada-class Corvette For Ukrainian Navy

August 4, 2024 GDC 0

According to information published by Dumskaya on August 1, 2024, the second Ada-class corvette for the Ukrainian Navy, named Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky (F-212), was launched at the Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş. (STM) shipyard […]

Europe

Ukraine’s first Turkish-built corvette ‘Hetman Ivan Mazepa’ starts sea trials

July 13, 2024 GDC 0

According to the video released by the Ukrainian Navy, the ships appeared to be in good condition, well-painted, with active radars and some systems operational, including the Smart S Mk 2 air surveillance radar, Gökdeniz […]

Defense Industry

Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

July 19, 2021 GDC 0

In 2018, Turkey announced a deal to supply four warships to Pakistan valued at around $1.5 billion. The contract was among the largest arms export deals signed by Turkey and involved the supply of a […]

Naval Platforms

Turkey begins construction of fourth Ada-class corvette for Pakistan

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

The steel cutting ceremony for the fourth Turkey-made corvette tailored for Pakistan’s navy was held in the southern port city of Karachi Tuesday. The ceremony at the Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works – Pakistan Navy’s […]

  • Ukraine Destroyed Multi-billion Russian Equipment in Snake Island

    July 15, 2022 0
    The Armed Forces of Ukraine published archival footage of strikes against Russian positions on Snake Island and revealed details of the actual special operations. British Special Boat Service (SBS) Trained And Equipped Ukrainian Special Forces [...]
  • Anti-Putin partisans fired rockets in town of Shebekino in Belgorod

    June 2, 2023 0
    Russian anti-Putin partisans said they were conducting a raid on the town of Shebekino a little over four miles across the Ukrainian border in Belgorod province, the second partisan attack inside Russia in less than two weeks. [...]
  • Ukrainian troops blow up Russian Krasukha-4 electronic warfare system

    November 3, 2023 0
    Ukrainian forces successfully destroyed a Krasukha-4, one of Russia’s most modern and capable electronic warfare systems, in the Zaporizhia region, as reported by the specialized military publication Militarnyi. Israeli Kamikaze Harop Drones Capable of Destroying Russian Krasukha-4 EW SystemsDateDecember [...]
  • Pakistan sent commandos and drones in Panjshir Valley to help Taliban, reports

    September 7, 2021 0
    With Panjshir continuing to be a thorn in the Taliban’s side, the Pakistani military is reportedly helping the extremist group fight the Resistance. Pakistani Air Force reportedly used drones to drop bombs on Panjshir while [...]
  • Diehl unveils new-generation IRIS-T SLS air defense system.

    June 12, 2026 0
    Diehl Defence has developed a new generation of its compact mobile air defense system and unveiled it on the eve of the ILA Berlin Air Show. The German defense company announced the IRIS-T SLS MK [...]
  • USS Ronald Reagan and Nimitz head towards South China Sea

    July 4, 2020 0
    The U.S. is sending two aircraft carriers into one of Asia’s hottest spots to deliver a pointed message to China that it doesn’t appreciate Beijing’s military ramp-up in the region. The USS Ronald Reagan and [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    Romania buys TB2 combat drones from Baykar worth $321 million

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Suffering From Physical And Mental Health Issues, Says Former British Spy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. and Britain must work together to develop new technology to counter China, Richard Marles says

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    India Buys 1000 R-27 Air-launched Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese CCTV Broadcast Memorial of Chinese Soldiers Killed in Clashes with India

  • Europe

    Ukraine received more heavy rocket launchers from France

  • Naval Platforms

    LÜRSSEN Offshore Patrol Vessel – OPV 90

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea introduced export restrictions on 700 items to Russia, including aircraft parts and machinery

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands will deliver 18 F-16 Fighting Falcon to Ukraine next month

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Puzzled At US Navy’s Intention To Build Sixth-generation Fighter

  • Naval Platforms

    Damen launches new offshore patrol vessel 2600 for Pakistan Navy

  • Americas

    US Army Special Forces Green Berets Fields FPV Drones

  • Middle East

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush Hamas terrorists like ISIS

  • Europe

    Putin’s FSB setup explosive charge aboard Wagner chief’s plane killing Yevgeny Prigozhin

  • C4iSR

    India and China deploy drones in Galwan Valley near Ladakh

  • Air Platform

    Leonardo Set To Flight Trial New AW249 Attack Helicopter For Italian Army

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye weighs $500 billion energy deals with the U.S. in exchange of returning to F-35 program.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. would welcome Turkey back to F-35 program if S-400 issue is resolved

  • Air Platform

    Hindustan Aeronautics flew first combat ready Tejas LCA

  • Americas

    BAE Systems Delivers First Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV-30) To U.S. Marine Corps

  • Air Platform

    The Tempest Fighter Jet: Royal Air Force New Airborne Weapon System

  • Middle East

    Turkish Akinci Drone Located Iranian President’s Helicopter

  • Americas

    Royal Canadian Navy Unveils Detailed Specifications Of Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

  • Middle East

    Russian Su-35 Dangerously Came Close to P-8A Poseidon Over Mediterranean

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Strikes Destroyed Iranian Drone Assembly Factory In Syria

  • Americas

    Aerojet Rocketdyne awarded contract to produce propulsion for next-generation interceptor

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Su-35 fighter jet in another humiliation for Putin

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems to build artillery ammunition factory for undisclosed buyer

  • Europe

    Germany delivers Wiscent 1 mine clearing vehicles to Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israeli Defense Industries Secretly Assisted in Developing Taiwan’s T-Dome Missile System.

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korean KN-23 failed in the Ukraine war, but that didn’t stop Kim Jong Un from having a photo opportunity with the Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile

  • Europe

    U.S. To Deliver 250 M1117 Armored Vehicles and 1100 Phoenix Ghost Kamikaze Drones To Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    China rolls out new J-20B fighters with TVC

  • Air Platform

    American, European and Japanese Sixth-Generation Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Turkish Army to Get New Indigenous Heavy Machine Guns

  • Air Platform

    Weapons China Copied From Russia, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Israel and America

  • Europe

    Cyberattacks on Russia’s Rostec reveal Su-34, Su-35, Su-57 fighter jets export details

  • Air Platform

    Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets For SEAD And DEAD Missions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ingenuity: Ukrainian buggies use Corsar missiles to kill Russian tanks

  • Air Platform

    Germany blocks Eurofighter jets sale to Saudi Arabia over Yemen conflict

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany Asks Sweden To Purchase Next Tranch Of IRIS-T Missiles For Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkish Army Received ZMA-15 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles

  • Central Asia

    President Trump hosts Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders at the Whitehouse to sign peace treaty between central Asian neighbors.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    UK to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defense missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds warns Naval Group to meet contractual obligations

  • Europe

    Australia delivered new batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russia’s $45 Million Nebo-SVU Radar Advertised As Stealth Aircraft Detector

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippines Mindanao State University Unveils Kamikaze Drone Boat

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany will receive Israeli top-tier Arrow-3 anti-ballistic system

  • Europe

    Colonel Vadim Boiko Suicides Because He Feared He’d Blame For Ukraine Error, Widow Says

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