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Romania’s Aerostar signs MOU on UAV production with Thales

July 29, 2021 GDC 0

Romanian aircraft equipment manufacturer and services provider Aerostar has signed a collaboration agreement with UK joint venture U-TacS for the potential production of Watchkeeper X unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Romania. A social media post […]

  • Germany will transfer 120 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine

    December 24, 2023 0
    Germany has revealed how many Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles it plans to supply to Ukraine. Germany delivers 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to UkraineDateAugust 8, 2023German-made Marder 1A3 tracked armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle survived [...]
  • F-36 Kingsnake: A Hypothetical 4.75 Gen Fighter Jet

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  • Leaked audio reveals Russia planned to annex part of Kazakhstan’s territory

    June 2, 2024 0
    A leaked audio recording from a Russian deputy has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, indicating that Kazakhstan could be the next target of Russian aggression following Ukraine’s invasion. In the recording, Russian General and State [...]
  • Germany Purchases Additional Arrow-3 Missile Defense System Worth $3.1 Billion.

    December 22, 2025 0
    On December 18, 2025, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a new defense contract with Germany valued at approximately $3.1 billion to expand the Arrow-3 air defense missile system. Germany to buy [...]
  • Japan to arm its F-35 with heavy hitter stealth NSM, LRASM and JASSM

    September 12, 2020 0
    Japan plans to arm its stealth F-35 jets with one of the world’s longest-range missiles that is bound to ring alarm bells in China, Russia, and North Korea. Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to acquire standoff [...]
  • Russia’s last patrol boat leaves Crimea, ending Putin’s dream of occupying Crimea forever

    July 16, 2024 0
    The “last patrol ship” belonging to Russia’s Black Sea fleet is moving away from Crimea, Ukraine’s navy said on Monday, as Russia’s naval forces stationed close to mainland Ukraine struggle to contend with persistent Ukrainian [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Africa

    Pakistan has struck a $4 billion arms deal with Libyan National Army, including JF-17 fighter jets, Super Mushak trainer and other equipment.

  • Air Platform

    France sends first batch of Mirage fourth-gen fighter jets to Ukraine

  • Africa

    Nigeria plans to purchase 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters

  • Middle East

    Turkiye to sale tanks, missiles and warships to Saudi Arabia worth $6 billion

  • Defense Industry

    Safran, HAL ink deal to develop helicopter engines in India

  • Europe

    Turkey Develops New Close-in Weapons System For Its Navy

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    PT PAL delivered SIGMA  PKR class frigate to the Indonesian Navy

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force Wants AI-operated Autonomous Drones

  • Americas

    USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Shock Tests

  • Loitering Munitions

    Hamas launched 20 kamikaze drones from Gaza in Israel as IDF continues to bomb Gaza

  • Europe

    A Top Russian General In Charge Of Nuclear Protection Killed In Bomb Blast

  • Middle East

    Royal Air Force Shot Down Enemy Drones Over Syrian Airspace

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Contractor Expands Smart Munitions Capability Beyond MAM-L

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s F-16 should be allowed to strike inside Russia, the same way Iran allowed its missiles to strike inside Ukraine

  • Industry

    Ukranian Ivchenko-Progress’s Role In Turkish Drone And Helicopter Programme

  • Infantry Weapons

    Swedish Defense Giant Saab to Setup Carl-gustaf Manufacturing Facility In India

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar’s Air Force inducted three Russian Mi-38T helicopters and two Chinese Y-8F-200W transport aircraft.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ‘A real blow for the junta’: Myanmar’s ethnic groups captured 135km long trading zone in unprecedented armed resistance

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s Taneco oil refinery shutting down oil production

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • Europe

    Turkish MRAP Vuran Test Fires Rockets

  • Europe

    Greece Expressed Interest In Purchasing Seven American-made Constellation-class Frigates

  • Air Platform

    Lithuania transfers L-39 attack aircraft to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft

  • Africa

    Russia delivered six MiG-29BM to Libyan Nation Army (LNA)

  • Naval Weapons

    Phalanx close-in weapon system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    From China with Love: Beijing Deploys PLA Spy Waitresses to Observe President Trump and the U.S. Delegates in China.

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Destroyed Russian Counterbattery Zoopark-2 Radar In Avdiivka

  • Europe

    Kremlin decrees Russians to surrender their passports, bans international travel

  • Defense Industry

    Japan loosens arms exports control as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific heats up

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Norway orders new NASAMS II air defense systems

  • Cruise Missiles

    Senior Ukrainian officials meet Raytheon officials for the delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles.

  • Uncategorized

    Yevgeny Prigozhin exposed Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s family’s billions stashed in Europe

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Serbia purchased Soviet-era KUB anti-air missiles from Hungary

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall and Lockheed Martin develop new multiple-launch rocket system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy commissions second Korean-built Miguel Malvar-class frigate

  • Air Platform

    Iraq to purchase helicopters, fighter jets, and air defense systems from South Korea

  • Air Platform

    Slovakia Considers Sending MiG-29 to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed Russia’s cavalry units using horses in combat.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Started Negotiating with Saab for Gripen E/F Fighter Jets after Successful Combat Operations in Thai-Combobia Conflict.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russia’s use of North Korean ballistic missile is a grave concern for South Korea

  • Europe

    Historic first: Ukraine’s ‘sea baby’ drone blew up Russia’s kilo-class submarine in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

  • Uncategorized

    Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea started mass producing KN-24 ballistic missiles to fulfil Russia’s order

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Test Fires Type 12 Anti-ship Missile in Exercises Talisman Sabre 2023

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall Delivers Mission Master Unmanned Ground Vehicles To British Army

  • Air Platform

    Saab Delivers Additional T-7A Trainer Fuselage To Boeing Test Facility

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s 9S32M fire control radar of overhyped S-400V4 surface-to-air missile system.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines Air Force Purchases Second Batch of Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    US Navy’s underwater drone Orca will play offensive role

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