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Air-Launched Weapons

A List of Weapons Carried By American Fighter Jets

October 10, 2021 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Boeing unveils long-range air-to-air missile concept for sixth-gen fighters

September 27, 2021 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

U.S. State Department Approves Harpoon And AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles For Philippines

June 26, 2021 GDC 0

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Philippines of AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Air Launched Block II Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $120 million. The […]

Air Platform

US Air Force fires AIM-9X missile from MQ-9 Reaper drone

September 24, 2020 GDC 0

The combat-tested Air Force Reaper drone can attack terrorists, destroy enemy tanks and target fixed infrastructure with precision-guided Hellfire missiles. It can even find high-value targets and quickly network warzone video and data to decision-makers on the ground. But […]

Air-Launched Weapons

State Department Approves AIM-9X Sidewinder for Canada

June 18, 2020 GDC 0

The US State Department on 15 June approved a possible FMS to Canada of 50 Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and related equipment for $862.3 million. The includes fifty Sidewinder AIM-9X Block II Tactical […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Saab Gripen Fires New AIM-9X Air-to-Ground Sidewinder Missile

June 3, 2020 GDC 0

Raytheon has adapted the heat-seeking AIM-9X to strike moving targets on the ground or in the water, adding another new capability for the formerly air-to-air-only missile. The modification allows the same AIM-9X to strike both […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Air Force Showcases Upgraded F-16 In New Livery Paint Scheme

April 20, 2020 GDC 0

The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) has introduced a new Pewter grey livery scheme for its F-16 A/B airframes that have undergone the Falcon STAR (Structural Augmentation Roadmap) and enhanced […]

Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon’s AIM-9X infrared-guided Sidewinder air-to-air missile

April 16, 2020 GDC 0

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Air-Launched Weapons

Raytheon Received $392.4 Million Contract to Manufacture AIM-9X Tactical Missiles

March 21, 2020 GDC 0

The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a $392.4 million modification contract to supply tactical missiles to the US military, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other countries. The AIM-9X modification contract includes production […]

Industry

Boeing eyes on T-7A exports to Asia-Pacific markets

February 13, 2020 GDC 0

Boeing has announced an intention to export the T-7A Red Hawk to countries in the Asia-Pacific region for military trainer and light combat aircraft requirements across the Asia-Pacific region. The US company will share marketing […]

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  • Lockheed Martin’s Marillyn Hewson to step down as CEO

    March 17, 2020 0
    WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin said on Monday company veteran Marillyn Hewson will step down as chief executive officer, and tapped board member and American Tower Corp boss James Taiclet as her replacement. Hewson joined the defense titan more than [...]
  • Slovenia to purchase German-made IRIS-T SLM Anti-air Missile System

    October 22, 2023 0
    Slovenian Defense Minister Marjan Sarec has announced his country is in talks with Germany to purchase an undisclosed number of IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile systems. Switzerland Procures Five IRIS-T SLM Air Defense Systems DateJuly 24, 2025Germany [...]
  • F-16 Can Fly Air Defense, SEAD And DEAD Missions If U.S. Does Not Want Ukraine To Strike Russian Territories

    February 4, 2023 0
    The war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary – and, much like the conflict on the ground, the air war has become a protracted contest for control. Game Over For Russian Military, Ukraine Wants Use F-16 Jets [...]
  • Ukraine war: Degraded Russia’s military saved Kuril Island, Kazakstan, Moldova, Georgia, and Belarus from Putin’s ambition to invade neighbors

    June 5, 2023 0
    When Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine, he did so with most of our world’s leaders fearing the power of the Russian military. Russia was considered an unbeatable juggernaut for years, but that perception [...]
  • Hensoldt Unveils Mobile 3D Printer to Manufacture Airborne Jamming Pod.

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  • Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

    April 5, 2026 0
    Iran has developed an arsenal of domestic short-range air defence (SHORAD) systems designed for point defence against low-altitude threats like drones, helicopters, and cruise missiles. Key systems include the infrared-guided Majid (AD-08) system and the [...]
Infantry Weapons

Israel uses the Roem howitzer in its first combat strikes in Lebanon.

April 24, 2026 0

The Israel Defense Forces has used its new Ro’em self-propelled howitzer in combat for the first time, firing the system during artillery strikes in southern Lebanon. Units from the 282nd Artillery Brigade brought the wheeled […]

Europe

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

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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 […]

  • Americas

    US Navy Selected Fincantieri Marinette to Build FFG(X) Frigate

  • Europe

    Turkish Defense Industries suffer as France, Germany and America stop supplying spare parts and components to Turkish companies

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia Deploys Soviet-era Tor-M2DT Missile In Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones strike Russian ammunition depot

  • Africa

    Morocco Plans To Buy ATR-72 MPA

  • Europe

    Ukraine Struck Inside Russia For First Time, Blowing Up Oil Depot in Belgorod

  • Air Platform

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

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine Captured Russian BRM-1K Reconnaissance Vehicles

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Deliver T-72 Tanks To Ukraine As Part Of Leopard Tanks Swap Deal

  • Air Platform

    A huge fire destroyed Russia’s only Su-57 serial production factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur.

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard (thief) Signs Letter of Intent with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon Jet.

  • Europe

    Russian commander killed in action in Donbas region

  • Americas

    President Trump Seeking $1.5 Trillion Defense Spending in 2027.

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan to open F-16 maintenance and upgrade facility

  • Industry

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

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopter

  • Air Platform

    Britain Donates Sea King Helicopters To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Turkey To Use South Korean Engine For Altay Tank

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Papua New Guinea has ruled out signing security pact with China

  • Europe

    Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Lockheed Martin showcased Japan’s future

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan, Armenia open up for commerce and trade

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia purchases dozens of autonomous submarines to deter Chinese warships.

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine will not be the last country Putin invades, sending Polish and Dutch F-16s to Ukraine would defend Baltic states

  • Europe

    Ukraine develops new Bohdana 155mm howitzer variants

  • Americas

    Russian reconnaissance aircraft intercepted by NORAD while spying on US ICEX submarine exercise again

  • Europe

    Turkiye, Germany, South Korea and France are seeking to establish a partnership with Poland for ammunition production

  • Air Platform

    Russian Fighter Bombers Running Out Of Service Life, F-16 And Gripen Will Make Putin’s Forces Life Miserable

  • Europe

    Turkey, Azerbaijan Signed Joint Drone Production Agreement

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Bought 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 aircraft

  • Cruise Missiles

    Estonia receives Blue Spear anti-ship missile system from Israel

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract to Produce Hellfire Missile

  • C4iSR

    Australia received its powerful intelligence-gathering aircraft, the MC-55A Peregrine, to counter China.

  • Europe

    Russian Navy To Get Last Kilo-II (Project 636.3) Submarines In 2024

  • Europe

    Turkish TAIS Shipyards Unveils LHD-230 Amphibious Assault Ship.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Gets One Step Closer To Fly F-35 Stealth Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ultra-nationalists and pro-Putin Simeon ‘Aussie Cossack’ Boikov remain out of reach for the Australian Federal Police

  • Infantry Weapons

    FGM-148 Javelin Anti-tank Guided Missile

  • Air Platform

    Tejas MK1A or MK2: Is it Really Worth $77 Million?

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Appoints New Air Guard and Army Chief AKA “Graft King”

  • Europe

    Russian submarine sunk in Crimean port, four S-400 missile systems destroyed worth $2 billion

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia purchased 12 Bayraktar Akinci drones from Turkey

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deployed 5000 Troops near Indian Border

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan’s First FFM Frigate JS Mogami Started Sea Trials

  • Central Asia

    ST Engineering to Set Up Terrex Infantry Fighting Vehicle Production in Kazakhstan

  • Middle East

    Iran’s nuclear, ballistic missile and drone program was wiped out, but with skilled manpower, scientific, engineering, financial and leadership losses, the IRGC cannot rebuild itself in 20 years.

  • Middle East

    So, Why did Russia send Su-57 fighter jet to Syria?

  • Infantry Weapons

    Rocketsan developed new OMTAS ATGM and Armor for multipurpose vehicles

  • The Thief
    South Asia

    What strategic defense looks like for Bangladesh

  • Europe

    Russia’s Shahed-136 kamikaze drones detonated in NATO country Romania

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