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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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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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  • Russia admits its artillery system losses hit 10,000 pieces

    February 10, 2024 0
    Moscow’s artillery system losses in Ukraine will soon hit 10,000, according to Kyiv, whose estimate follows criticism from Russia’s defense minister about his country’s weapons manufacturers missing production and delivery deadlines. 3279NO-UKRAINE-CRISIS_LANCET_O_ Ukraine Shoot Down [...]
  • Ukraine Shot Down Russian Modernized Su-34M Fighter Jet In Chernihiv

    July 11, 2022 0
    In the first months of Russia’s Ukraine invasion, residents of Chernihiv were shaken by heavy gunfire followed by billowing black smoke. Ukrainian forces had shot down a Russian fighter jet, whose two pilots parachuted into the [...]
  • U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler Destroyed Chinese-made YLC-8B Anti-stealth Radar and Type 305A Radar in Iran.

    March 1, 2026 0
    Based on reports from early 28 February, 2026, multiple Chinese-made air defense radar systems, including variants of the YLC-8B (often mentioned alongside the YLC-8B series in discussions about “anti-stealth” capabilities), failed to detect U.S. and Israeli [...]
  • Ukraine Kills Russia’s $19 Million Mi-28N Helicopter With $400 FPV Drone.

    July 16, 2026 0
    Ukrainian FPV (first-person-view) drone shot down a Russian Mi-28N in Donetsk Oblast, Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, said on Sept. 29. No IFF: Russia shoots down its own Mi-28N attack helicopterDateApril [...]
  • HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

    August 26, 2020 0
    Royal Australian Navy’s first frigate to complete the Anzac Midlife Capability Assurance Program (AMCAP) upgrade, HMAS Arunta, has successfully fired surface-to-air missiles at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) in Hawaii. Conducted alongside ships from [...]
  • France buys latest version of Exocet missile for naval frigates

    June 15, 2024 0
    Last week, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced an additional order for the latest version of the Exocet missile, the MM40 Block 3C, from MBDA France. This order aligns with the military programming law, which [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed In Belgorod Due To Pilot Fatigue

  • Air Platform

    Sanctions On Russia: Indian Air Force Postponed Su-30MKI Upgrade Plan, Could Ground Entire Su-30MKI Fleet

  • Europe

    Trump Admin Pushes For $700 Million GE Engine Sale to Turkiye.

  • Air Platform

    Iraq Plans to Buy 12 JF-17 Block III

  • Air Platform

    Lithuanians Crowd-fund $5.4 Million To Buy Turkish Bayraktar TB2 For Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkish Siper-1 Anti-air Missile Enters Service with Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian frontline troops pleading for more tanks as temperature plummets again

  • Americas

    Russian lawmaker Sergei Mironov floats the idea of annexing Alaska from the U.S.

  • C4iSR

    Indra Unveils New Digital Self-protection Suite For Faster Missile Approach Alerts for Air Platforms

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei is dead or in serious condition after an alleged attack on his residence, as Iran shuts down all CCTV and Internet systems.

  • Infantry Weapons

    The KM-SAM surface-to-air missile system

  • Air Platform

    Sweden donates 16 Gripen C/D and opens the door to 150 more for Ukraine.

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost 342 fighter bombers and 325 various helicopters since the beginning of war

  • Air Platform

    Thai army is developing a MALE UCAV

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    Defense Industry

    Japan Set To Become Largest Defense Spender In Indo-Pacific Region

  • Europe

    Turkish defense industries scored $6.2 billion contract at SAHA Expo

  • Europe

    Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack with Around 400 Drones Targeting Moscow, Southern Russia, and Russian-Occupied Crimea.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

  • Middle East

    Ali Khamenei (thief), Mojtaba Khamenei (thief) and IRGC goons built multi-billion-dollar luxurious property portfolio and hotel businesses in Europe.  

  • Europe

    G7 Countries agreed to confiscate $50 billion of Russian assets to pay for Ukraine’s debt

  • Africa

    Corruption Hinders Growth Of Kenyan Defense Sectors

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russian Army Proved Repeatedly That They Are Incompetent As Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk Region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US assesses China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027 after missile, radar and fighter jet debacle in Iran, Pakistan and Venezuela.

  • Air Platform

    France to invest $15 billion in Rafale F5 and FCAS fighter jets programs

  • Europe

    Russia Burning Faces Of Dead North Korean Troops in Kursk Region

  • Air Platform

    Egypt signed contract to purchase 100 FA-50 fighter jets from South Korea

  • South Asia

    Narendra Modi Accused U.S. State Department of Deep State Following Adani Corruption Case and Appointment of Sikh Woman Harmeet Dhillon

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s MAGURA V5 sea drone destroys Russian speedboat in Vuzka Bay

  • Africa

    Morocco, Bangladesh, and Indonesia Deny Reports of Discussions with Pakistan on the JF-17 Temu Jet.

  • Americas

    US Army Pushes M10 Booker Through Extreme Testing in Arizona.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkey plans to purchase Eurosam SAMP/T missiles as S-400 missiles do not meet the performance standard

  • Middle East

    Turkey agrees to provide Bayraktar TB2 drones to Egypt

  • Air Platform

    Saab selects Canada as Gripen manufacturing hub for Ukrainian Air Force.

  • Europe

    Rheinmetall will sends 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

  • Americas

    DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection (MFP) Detects Unauthorized Drone Intrusions

  • Europe

    U.S. designates Wagner mercenary as transnational criminal organization

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Offers Gripen E/F to Czech Republic

  • Americas

    Shield AI rolls out radar-free ViDAR Pod surveillance system for combat aircraft

  • Ballistic Missile

    Iran fires ballistic missiles camouflaged in containers from warship

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China deployed J-20 fighters near Indian border

  • Europe

    Hungary wants to produce KF51 Panther main battle tanks

  • C4iSR

    Rheinmetall and ICEYE’s joint venture is set to develop space-based sensors.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    PLA Air Force Carrying GB100 Precision-guided Bomb In Patrol Mission

  • Europe

    U.S. Official Confirms M1 Abrams Tanks To Be Delivered To Ukraine In April

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Rotem Unveils N-WAVE Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles

  • Europe

    U.S. Delivered 31 M1 Abrams Tanks In Germany To Train Ukrainian Troops

  • South Asia

    India-Pakistan Violated Cease Fire: Heavy Artillery Shelling by both sides

  • Europe

    Hecto Drone unveils the HD-606 heavy unmanned aerial system.

  • Africa

    Senegal moving forward with its acquisition of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea

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