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Air-Launched Weapons

The USAF Selected Raytheon’s Missile for Long-Range Standoff Weapon Capability

April 21, 2020 GDC 0

The US Air Force (USAF) has ended its Long-Range Standoff Weapon (LRSO) development competition early, issuing a sole-source contract to Raytheon. Raytheon was competing with Lockheed Martin to design and build the service’s stealthy long-range, […]

  • China’s new HQ-19 missile system makes public debut

    November 29, 2024 0
    China has publicly showcased its HQ-19 long-range surface-to-air missile system for the first time at the Zhuhai Airshow, offering a rare glimpse into one of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense platforms. China Unveils Several Anti-air [...]
  • Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

    April 3, 2024 0
    A highly significant meeting occurred at the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, where Greek officials and representatives from MBDA gathered to discuss the potential utilisation of the Meteor missile in Greece’s planned acquisition of F-35 [...]
  • Spain plans to purchase Turkish KAAN fighter jets.

    October 9, 2025 0
    Spain is reportedly considering acquiring Turkey’s incoming fifth-generation KAAN fighter jets after shelving plans to purchase US-made F-35s in August in favor of European-built platforms. Spanish Media Proposes KAAN fighter jet Acquisition Instead of Ordering [...]
  • Corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy Purchases Royal Navy’s Decommissioned HMS Enterprise Survey Vessel.

    February 10, 2026 0
    The United Kingdom and the corruption-riddled Bangladesh Navy have signed a sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel. Bangladesh’s military as a whole is known to have purchased decommissioned warships, fighter [...]
  • Ukraine sinks Russian ship as Moscow accused of forcible deportations from Mariupol

    March 25, 2022 0
    Ukraine received a significant morale boost on Thursday when Ukrainian forces sank the Russian landing craft Orsk in the occupied port of Berdyansk, on the Sea of Azov. Russia’s Flagship Admiral Makarov Frigate Struck By [...]
  • Ukraine developed unmanned submarine that can target Russian warship in 1000km range

    August 28, 2023 0
    An unmanned submarine capable of conducting reconnaissance and operating in kamikaze mode will enter service with the Ukrainian Navy. The submarine is called “Marichka”. Ukraine Ordered Turkish Ada-class CorvettesDateApril 30, 2021Ukraine uses Turkish Bayraktar TB2 [...]
Europe

Germany plans to buy up to 500 KNDS MARS 3 rocket launchers.

March 12, 2026 0

Germany’s Bundeswehr intends to submit a budget request in the second half of 2026 to conclude a framework contract with KNDS for the procurement of up to 500 MARS 3, also known as EuroPuls, multiple […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. Army Deploys 500km Range High Precision PrSM Rocket Artillery to Strike Iran.

March 4, 2026 0

U.S. Central Command has employed the U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile in strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the first confirmed combat use of the ground-launched deep-strike system. The debut expands the Army’s role in […]

Infantry Weapons

U.S. M142 HIMARS Rocket Artillery Destroyed Zolfaghar and Sayyad-2 Missile System.

March 3, 2026 0

U.S. forces launched a long-range ATACMS ballistic missile from an M142 HIMARS system, destroying what appears to be an Iranian Zolfaghar short-range ballistic missile and elements of a Sayyad-2 air defense missile system. The strike, […]

Europe

Rheinmetall Unveils Fuchs Tank Destroyer Armed with 24 U.S. AGM-179 Anti-Tank Missiles.

February 27, 2026 0

Germany’s Rheinmetall has unveiled the Fuchs JAGM (Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles) at Enforce Tac 2026 in Germany, a wheeled armored vehicle capable of firing up to 24 U.S. AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles or AGM-114L Hellfire Longbow […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

  • Europe

    Terrified Russians Watch As Ukrainian Drone Swarms Hit Kerch Bridge

  • Defense Industry

    Lockheed Martin to deliver more F-35 stealth jets to Australia

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Taiwan Purchases MICA And Magic Missiles From France

  • Air Platform

    Turkish fifth-gen TFX to make first flight in 2026

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems purchases South Korean charge system for 155mm guns

  • Europe

    In Major U-tern, Germany Sends Stinger Missiles, Armored Vehicles and Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin suffered humiliation as Ukraine completely wiped-out elite 155th naval brigade made up of 5,000 men

  • Ballistic Missile

    South Korea plans to field its new Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile by the end of 2025.

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan test fired new type 12 anti-ship missile with 1000km range

  • Land Platform

    Russia to display T-90MS tank in Abu Dhabi despite heavy tank losses in Ukraine

  • Europe

    Biden Admin Sends More Weapons To Ukraine Worth $2.5 Billion

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    East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Awarded Contract to Build Six Cape-class Patrol Boats for Royal Australian Navy

  • South Asia

    Indian Equation About Criminal Hasina Needs to Change or Faces Fourth Conflict Front Against Bangladesh in Favour of China.

  • Americas

    US warns Turkey, India, Egypt and Indonesia about buying Russian weapons

  • Land Platform

    IDF Deploys Jaguar Unmanned Ground Vehicles In Gaza

  • Americas

    GE Aerospace tests breakthrough hypersonic dual-mode ramjet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese-built KD Keris Has Combat Deficiencies, Says RMN

  • Americas

    U.S. Space Force Completes Space-based Infrared Satellite Constellation

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier achieve fully operational capability

  • Europe

    Meat Grinder: Russia suffered 2,600 casualties in two days in Kharkiv offensive

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The U.S. Marine Raiders in Taiwan, a warning to China!

  • Europe

    KGB Putin To Undergo Cancer Treatment, Looking For Suitable Replacement Who Can Pardon Him For Corruption

  • Europe

    Russia withdraws mobilized troops from Donetsk to stop in-fighting between DPR troops with Russian troops

  • Land Platform

    U.S. State Department approves 27 M1126 Stryker IFV for Argentina

  • Defense Industry

    Too Expensive and Complex Export Laws: Japanese Defense Industries Faces Existential Threat Without Exports

  • South Asia

    Russia started production of five S-400 air defense systems for India

  • Naval Platforms

    RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

  • Europe

    Turkish TCG Anadolu Completes First Landing And Take-off Exercises

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed During Take-off In Crimea Airbase

  • Naval Platforms

    Bangladesh Navy (Thief) bought obsolete Chinese Junk warships, paid exorbitant prices

  • Air Platform

    Aero Vodochody F/A-259 Light Attack Aircraft

  • Europe

    Australia To Build Six New Patrol Vessels, Amid Laser Attack On RAAF’S Poseidon Aircraft

  • Europe

    Serbia To Purchase Bayraktar TB2 Drones From Turkey

  • Europe

    Germany to purchase four Type 212CD submarines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    France recalls ambassadors in the US, Australia in submarine deal backlash

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce CB90 Combat Boat For Sweden

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukrainian Air Force Shot Down 157 Russian Cruise Missiles Using Patriot Missile System

  • Defense Industry

    South Korea’s KAI and HHI Sign MOU for CVX Aircraft Carrier Project

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Zero design changes is the way forward for Royal Australian Navy’s tier 2 frigates

  • South Asia

    2018-2019 Defence Budget of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar

  • Air Platform

    China Copies Another Feature Of F-22, This Time 2D TVC

  • Air Platform

    Dassault Aviation has received 533 Rafale fighter jet orders.

  • Middle East

    Turkey-backed Syrian Rebels Took Control Of All Aleppo

  • Air Platform

    China Worries As Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s Ka-52 Helicopter Using Stinger Missile

  • Europe

    BAE Systems Rolls Out Bow Of Type 26 Frigate

  • Europe

    Corruption, stolen Swedish and German technology, and lack of engine forced Russia to shut down T-14 Armata project

  • South Asia

    Teacher dies saving students from Bangladesh Air Guard’s F-7BJI jet crash inferno

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt to Provide Protection Systems For Bundeswehr NH90 Helicopter

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkiye’s home-grown Gokdogan BVRAAM hit target with pinpoint accuracy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    U.S. and Fiji have signed a new security pact as tensions rise in the Pacific

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