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Air Platform

Pakistan seeking 80 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and 400 AMRAAM missiles from the United States

June 16, 2025 GDC 0

Pakistan is seeking to purchase 80 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets and 400 AIM-120D AMRAAM missiles from the United States, specifically requesting advanced air defence systems. This request follows a public appeal from a Pakistani […]

Air-Launched Weapons

US Air Force conducts first flight test of next-generation AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missile

December 22, 2023 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. State Department Approves 180km range AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM For Germany Worth $2.9 Billion

July 21, 2023 GDC 0

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of hundreds of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Germany. The deal will be reviewed by the US Congress. The German government has requested the purchase of […]

Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. State Department Approves 250 AMRAAM For Sweden Worth $605 Million

July 10, 2023 GDC 0

Sweden wants to acquire AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles. The potential deal has been approved by the US State Department. The Nordic country wants 250 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles. The contract is worth $605 million. The deal […]

  • First phase of the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project kicks off

    March 27, 2024 0
    Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has signed with a Consortium, coordinated by Naviris and gathering together Fincantieri (Italy), Naval Group (France), Navantia (Spain) and other beneficiaries from Greece, Denmark and Norway all the Modular [...]
  • 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 [...]
  • Chinese military scientist charged with espionage in USA

    June 18, 2020 0
    A researcher from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month while attempting to depart from the US after he was found to have lied on his visa [...]
  • Taiwan Unveils 8kw fiber-optic laser weapon system.

    October 1, 2025 0
    Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) has revealed an 8-kilowatt fiber-optic laser, marking a major step in the island’s asymmetric defense strategy. Debuted at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition, the solid-state fiber laser [...]
  • Fleeing Frontline The Only Way To Stay Alive, Says High-ranking Russian Marine Commander

    December 17, 2022 0
    Fleeing from the front line in Ukraine is “probably” the only way to stay alive, a member of a high-ranking unit in the Russian navy has said. Video shows Russian forces fleeing frontline after Ukraine [...]
  • CASIC HQ-17AE Air Defense Systems

    August 23, 2021 0
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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 […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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    Argentina selected South Korean FA-50 as the Interim Fighter Aircraft

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    Bell began manufacturing 360 Invictus Attack Helicopters

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    Russia’s tank losses are so bad that Russia could have 500 tanks left in 2025 if Ukraine war continues  

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    MBDA awarded contract to supply VL MICA to Moroccan Army

  • Industry

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    Bangladesh will receive $572 million in military aid and medical aid from the U.S., which former dictator and fugitive Sheikh Hasina turned down.

  • South Asia

    Why did the Bangladesh Army, with a $4.1 billion defense budget, fail to contain a small Kuki-chin militant group?

  • Europe

    Russian saboteurs destroyed two An-148 aircraft and one Mi-28 helicopter near Moscow

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia To Integrate LRASM Into Naval And Air Platform

  • Europe

    Spanish Navy’s F-110 class frigate project hits a new milestone

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pete Hegseth warns allies over imminent China threat in the region

  • Americas

    General Atomics completes first flight of Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system

  • Middle East

    Israeli Air Force Bombed Iranian Weapons Depot in Yemen

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Slashes 20% Military Modernization Spending To Receive IMF Bailout Packages

  • Middle East

    Syrian Rebels Used Kamikaze and FPV Drones Against Assad Regime

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    U.S. Navy Confirms AIM-174 (SM-6) Air Launched Configuration is ‘Operationally Deployed’

  • C4iSR

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

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin awarded contract to provide eight MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Spanish Navy

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Air Platform

    Turkey’s new Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter takes first flight

  • Air Platform

    Russia Lost 621 Fixed-wing and Rotorcraft Air Platforms Since It Invaded Ukraine

  • Middle East

    UAE’s First C-RAM System Finds Target Market

  • Anti-air Missiles

    U.S. delivered more ammo and missiles to Ukraine worth $300 million

  • Europe

    Ukraine released photos of M1 Abrams tanks in the front line

  • Europe

    Russian Troops And Artillery Near Ukrainian Border Concerning For NATO

  • Europe

    Leaked Video Proves That Moskva Was Indeed Hit By Ukrainian Neptune Missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Jakarta is negotiating with the US to procure Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II

  • Air Platform

    Russia tasked Mikoyan Design Bureau to build a basic pilot trainer after disastrous Ukraine invasion

  • Infantry Weapons

    HJ-12 ATGM: An American FGM-148 Javelin Copycat

  • Americas

    Russia stole American hypersonic weapons design, President Donald Trump said

  • Europe

    Norway allocates additional $5.7 billion to Ukraine until 2030

  • Middle East

    Israel Buys Three Submarines From TKMS Worth $3.4 Billion

  • Europe

    Greece purchases Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank missiles

  • Defense Industry

    The Philippines Cancels Mi-17 Helicopter Deals With Russia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Philippine Navy To Purchase New Corvette Under Philippines Modernization Program

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    US Navy Test Fires New Air-Launched Missile

  • Europe

    Serbian Army Undergoing Training on New NORA B-52 Self-propelled Howitzers

  • Air Platform

    Antonov wants joint production deal with Boeing for T-7A and 737 passenger aircraft

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroyed Russia’s Saturn tugboat that towed Admiral Kuznetsov

  • Air Platform

    Why Gripen E/F (AKA Sukhoi Killer) Is The Best Fighter Jets In Its Class

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia cleared to buy eight MV-22 Osprey worths $2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean FA-50 established as dominant LCA of choice by beating out HAL Tejas and Leonardo M-346FA

  • Europe

    Leonardo Company set to boost European drone firepower in tie-up with Baykar

  • Air Platform

    Sweden’s Gripen defeat Russia’s Su-35 in a simulated War Game

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