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British Army successfully tested Ajax armored vehicles in extremely cold weather

July 15, 2024 GDC 0

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British Army spent $7.7 billion on a disastrous procurement project that delivered 44 armored vehicles out of 580

June 13, 2024 GDC 0

Disastrous defence procurement programme has seen just 44 of an ordered 589 armoured fighting vehicles delivered to the MoD – a decade after bosses signed the $7.7 billion contract. Over £4bn has so far been […]

British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks smashed through Russian frontline in Kursk region

August 15, 2024 0

British tanks have stormed into Russia as part of Ukraine’s lightning cross-border blitz. UK to send Challenger 2 tanks to UkraineDateJanuary 11, 2023British Challenger Tanks Fighting Russian Troops in UkraineDateJune 24, 2023Ukrainian troops complete Challenger [...]
RAAF set to acquire two Airbus A330-200s for MRTT conversion

June 13, 2020 0

The RAAF is reportedly considering acquiring two more Airbus A330-200s airliners and converting them to KC-30A multi role tanker transports (MRTT). The RAAF’s initial five KC-30s were new-build aircraft delivered in 2011 and 2012, and [...]
Pentagon Wants To Equip MQ-9 Reaper With Directed-Energy Weapons

July 15, 2021 0

The Department of Defense is looking to equip MQ-9 UCAV with directed-energy weapons such as low-powered lasers and microwave beams, as well as more familiar weapons, such as laser dazzler for UAVs, unmanned ground attack [...]
Turkey confirms 2,000km range ballistic missile program

July 29, 2025 0

Turkey’s top defense and technology officials have confirmed the development of a long-range ballistic missile program with a declared range of 2,000 kilometers, signaling a new phase in the country’s ambition to become a regional [...]
Taiwan Air Force considers buying 6 additional E-2D Hawkeye early warning aircraft

November 26, 2021 0

The Air Force is considering purchasing six E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes (AHE) early warning aircraft — but the high price has cast doubts on whether it will do so. Northrop Grumman Awarded A Contract To Supply [...]
Kenyan Air Force Received All Three C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

April 28, 2021 0

The Kenya Air Force is now operating all three of its C-27J Spartan transport aircraft it had ordered, after the third was held back in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Leonardo C-27J Spartan [...]

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. […]

Australia fires its first homegrown AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzer.

June 8, 2026 0

Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that […]