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U.S. Air Force’s GaN based 3DELRR to replace AN/TPS-75 PESA air search radar

September 17, 2021 GDC 0

Raytheon had proposed a C-band gallium nitride (GaN)-based radar for the original 3DELRR competition. GaN technology helps increase the radar’s range, sensitivity, and search capabilities, while operating in C-band offers increased flexibility because that portion […]

Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

March 30, 2020 0

The navy, air force and army of Taiwan conducted extensive military drills on Tuesday as part of the “Lien Hsiang” exercises – which also involved a mock invasion of the island. Taiwan’s Ministry of National [...]
India ditches Russian missile and chooses MBDA MICA as the medium-range missile

August 21, 2020 0

BHUBANESWAR (GDC) — Amid a protracted stand-off along the LAC, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has accomplished a secret mission by conducting several rounds of MICA air-to-air missiles that have recently been acquired from France [...]
Blast Reported In Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plant

August 6, 2022 0

Artillery duels around a huge power plant on the Dnipro river raised the risk of an accident, as each side blamed the other for the explosions on Friday. The top Russian and U.S. diplomats said [...]
The USAF Selected Raytheon’s Missile for Long-Range Standoff Weapon Capability

April 21, 2020 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, [...]
The type 26 Global Combat Ship to defend Canadian Coast for decades to come

February 12, 2020 0

The Indo-pacific nations are currently under constant threat by China’s forceful claim of littoral zones of 13 countries, projecting military might and firing ballistic missiles towards neighbors. The Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) routinely [...]
Algeria, Egypt Following Indonesia, Cancelled Negotiation On Russia’s Su-35 fighter jets.

January 5, 2022 0

Since the delivery of 17 Su-35 to the Egyptian Air Force, this has fuelled speculation that Russia will sell additional Su-35 to Iran, Egypt or Algeria. However, Egyptian newspaper Arabo reported that following Indonesia, Egypt [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]