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Air-Launched Weapons

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

July 8, 2024 GDC 0

The SM-6 Air Launched Configuration (ALC), known by its official designation as the AIM-174, is the longest range air-to-air missile ever fielded by the U.S. Navy. This week, U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets participating in […]

  • Hamas Terrorists Group Booby Trapped Russia-supplied Chemical Weapons in Gaza Tunnels

    October 29, 2023 0
    Israeli President Isaac Herzog said in an interview that Hamas militants had plans to use cyanide agents against Israeli civilians when they launched an unprecedented attack on Oct 7, killing more than 1,400 people and [...]
  • Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled guns

    August 3, 2023 0
    Soldiers of the Alpha stand-alone sub-unit of Ukraine’s special forces within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have destroyed a Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S 152mm self-propelled gun. Ukraine Destroyed Two Giatsint-S Howitzers And Captured Five Howitzers [...]
  • Australia’s supply-class AOR ship tests Phalanx close-in weapons system

    July 27, 2022 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s lead Supply-class auxiliary oiler replenishment (AOR) vessel, HMAS Supply, has completed a first-of-class firing trial of the Phalanx close-in weapon system (CIWS) during a regional presence deployment. RAN Formally Accepts HMAS Supply [...]
  • Russia Su-34 fighter jet crashes in North Ossetia: Russian Defense Ministry

    June 12, 2024 0
    A Russian SU-34 bomber crashed in the Caucasus mountains during a routine training flight likely due to a technical malfunction, killing the crew aboard, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the defence ministry. Russia’s [...]
  • Ukraine’s Patriot crews intercepting ballistic missiles, with one missile proving Patriot’s 100 percent efficacy.

    April 14, 2026 0
    Ukrainian Patriot crews confirmed intercepting ballistic missiles with one missile instead of the standard two to four, per Air Force statement reported by Militarny. Why Saudi Arabia Failed to Intercept Houthi Drones?DateSeptember 28, 2019Lockheed Martin-Raytheon [...]
  • Turkey is likely to buy second batch of S-400

    December 30, 2019 0
    Russia hopes that Turkey will purchase another batch of air defense systems S-400, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov told the round-the-clock television news channel Rossiya-24 in an interview. “It is very likely they will use this [...]
Europe

Turkey test-fires the KORAOK short-range anti-tank missile.

April 22, 2026 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

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  • Air Platform

    Israel to procure additional F-35 and V-22 OSPREY

  • Air Platform

    Brazilian Air Force Put Gripen E To Extreme Tests During CRUZEX 2024

  • Europe

    Ukraine Deploys 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 Artillery Against Russian Forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar Inducts JF-17 Thunder into it’s Air Force

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Pursuing Palletized Close-in Weapon Systems as Threats Evolve

  • South Asia

    GE Aerospace to power Indian Navy’s next-gen missile vessel ditching Russian propulsions

  • Europe

    Russian military abandoned tanks and vehicles in Ukraine, amid logistics problems and low morale

  • C4iSR

    Thales To Develop Augmented Reality Helmet For Rafale F4

  • Europe

    Denmark to purchase three Arctic patrol ships

  • Europe

    Satellite photos show Russian helicopters destroyed in Crimea.

  • Europe

    MKE Delivers First Indigenous 76mm Naval Gun To The Turkish Navy

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s pioneering drone technology and its growing domestic weapons industry are a “game-changer”

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    North Korea Test Fires Solid Fuel Hwasong-19 ICBM

  • Air Platform

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

  • Africa

    The U.S. Builds Drone Mega-base In North African Country Niger

  • Cruise Missiles

    Germany, UK in Talks Over Cruise Missile Swap Deal for Ukraine

  • Europe

    The U.S. Urges Serbia To Pull Back Its Forces From Kosovo Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has the right to send warships in South China Sea, says Prime Minister Scott Morrison

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deploys troops, tanks, and artillery near the Indian border

  • Europe

    Russia Pulls Out All Aircraft From Crimea Airbase After The Blast

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Industries Developing Advanced Missiles

  • Europe

    Elbit Systems, CN ROMARM S.A. to manufacture 155mm ATMOS howitzers in Romania

  • Air Platform

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force’s Options For New Fighter Jets

  • Europe

    Italian Navy ordered 36 amphibious armored vehicles from IDV

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves Multi-billion Missile, Radar and Counter-drone System to the Gulf States.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

  • South Asia

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  • Land Platform

    Patria AMV35 Armoured Wheeled Vehicle

  • Air Platform

    Spain Approves Dragon IFV And NH90 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Purchases Additional Type 10 Tank and Type 19 Howitzers

  • C4iSR

    Lockheed Martin to Participate RAAF’s Next-gen Air Battle Management Systems Evaluation Stages

  • Defense Industry

    Western Supply Chain Needs To Ramp Up Production To Replenish Domestic Stocks And Supports Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Turkish HISAR-O Medium-range Surface-to-air Missile Passes High Altitude Tests

  • Middle East

    what are Iran’s ballistic, cruise missile and drones capabilities?

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes destroyed Russia’s Su-57 fighter jets in latest embarrassment for Putin

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Diehl Defence Unveils 100km Range IRIS-T SLM/X Air Defense System.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Qatar Becomes the First Export Customer of HISAR SAM

  • Africa

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  • Infantry Weapons

    Turkey decided to sell the S-400 air defense systems it purchased from Russia to the U.S.

  • Europe

    UK Details Eurofighter Typhoon Offering To Finland’s HX Competition

  • Americas

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  • Europe

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  • Industry

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s largest iron ore production plant

  • South Asia

    Indian Air Force Hunts For Aerial Refueling Aircraft

  • Europe

    A Car Bomb Killed Russian Senior General-lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik in Moscow

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