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Africa

Rosoboronexport received small arms and vehicles order from African countries worth $1.7bn

June 25, 2021 GDC 0

The delegation of SA Rosoboronexport (a company belonging to the State Corporation ROSTEC) will participate in the International Exhibition of Security and Defense Shield Africa 2021 opening its doors from June 8 to 10 in […]

Industry

Saudi Arabia To Manufacture Kalashnikov Rifles

February 24, 2021 GDC 0

The world’s most famous assault rifle is set to be made in Saudi Arabia under a string of preliminary defense deals signed with Russia.  Russia’s Rosoboronexport said it has struck an initial licensing agreement that […]

  • Boko Haram Destroyed Chinese-made VT-4 Temu Tanks in Nigeria using RPG

    April 28, 2025 0
    The Chinese VT-4 is touted as an advanced main battle tank, but the Nigerian Army questions its performance. Pakistan and Nigeria reported significant mechanical failures by both export customers. The Nigerian Army purchased 35 VT-4 [...]
  • Sergei Shoigu Secured Ammunitions, Pokpung Ho II Tanks, And GeumSeong-3 Cruise Missiles Deal With North Korea In Return of Food Relief

    July 30, 2023 0
    Kim Jong-un has showcased his new ballistic nuke missiles and drones as he flexes North Korea’s military muscle at the West. Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and [...]
  • Russia tells Israel not even think of attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities

    October 19, 2024 0
    Russia is warning Israel to not even consider striking Iranian nuclear facilities, state news agency TASS quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday. After Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Oct. 1, [...]
  • Civmec to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia

    June 27, 2025 0
    Australian engineering company, Civmec, is to acquire shipbuilder Luerssen Australia from Naval Vessels Luerssen (NVL) for A$20 million. Luerssen cuts the first steel of 6th Arafura-class OPVDateJune 9, 2023Luerssen Australia Continues To Strengthen Sovereign Supply [...]
  • Australia will be first foreign operator of AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile.

    November 30, 2025 0
    The Royal Australian Air Force will be the first foreign operator of the advanced AIM-260A JATM air-to-air missile, according to U.S. sources speaking to Naval News on condition of anonymity. The deal also opens the [...]
  • Greek EODH Built New Armored Vehicles

    October 28, 2020 0
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Europe

Turkish drone maker Skydagger completes Skydagger 7 FPV drones trials.

December 28, 2025 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Indonesian Special Forces completes Operational Integration Test of ASELSAN SARP 12.7mm Remote Weapon Station.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Cambodian Army’s Chinese-made Type 90B 122mm Rocket Artillery Exploded and Rolled Over Again.

December 25, 2025 0

Some design flaws and poor qualities can only be uncovered in actual combat. That’s what happened in the Thai-Cambodian War. Thailand announced on December 8, 2025, that Cambodian forces may use Chinese-made Type-90B 122 mm […]

Europe

Lithuania Becomes the Second-Largest Operator of CAESAR Howitzers in Europe.

December 25, 2025 0

Lithuania has signed a 252 million euro contract with KNDS France for a second batch of 30 CAESAR Mk II 155 mm wheeled howitzers, expanding a program first launched in 2022. The move strengthens long-range […]

Europe

Elbit Systems Awarded Contract to Produce PULS Rocket Artillery for Greece.

December 22, 2025 0

Elbit Systems said on Tuesday that Greece has taken a key step toward acquiring the Israeli company’s PULS rocket artillery system, after the Hellenic Parliament and the Government Council for National Security approved a dedicated […]

Infantry Weapons

Israeli Elbit Systems Awarded $2.3 Billion Arms Contract by the United Arab Emirates.

December 21, 2025 0

The $2.3-billion deal between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv calls for the delivery of advanced defense systems over eight years. The UAE has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $2.3-billion contract signed last […]

  • Air Platform

    J-8 (Jian-8) /F-8 Fighter aircraft

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Kosovo will invest $1.1 billion to strengthen armed forces.

  • Defense Industry

    Ukraine may sell 50% stake in Motor Sich to Turkish firm

  • Americas

    U.S. Navy Unveils Plans for the DDG(X) Next-Gen Destroyer

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman completes design review of new laser weapon system

  • Air Platform

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

  • Europe

    Turkish President Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid To Parliament For Ratification

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Could Be Headache For Indo-Pacific Nations

  • Defense Industry

    Germany, France, Spain To Sign FCAS Agreement Next Week

  • South Asia

    UN refugee agency reported up to 150,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh in 18 months under the inept Bangladesh army’s watch

  • Europe

    Ukrainian artillery strike damaged Russian ‘Velikiy Ustyug’ missile corvette

  • Europe

    Turkey’s TCG Anadolu to allow drones to land, takeoff in the world first

  • Europe

    Russian Missile Developer Mikhail Shatsky Found Dead Near Moscow, A Huge Setback For Russia, India and China

  • Europe

    Protests Erupted In Armenia After Land Ceded To Azerbaijan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Rheinmetall to export Australian-made turrets to Hungary

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Russia’s Su-34 Fighter Bomber 50km From Front Line

  • Defense Industry

    The Ukraine war dealt a knockout blow to Russia’s arms exports

  • Air Platform

    Portugal Purchases Sixth Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Russia’s $300 billion frozen assets in the West must be used to rearm and rebuild Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    JMSDF’s High-tech Warships Can Dismantle Low-tech Chinese Submarine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Russian-born Australian Army Soldier Kira Korolev And Her Husband Charged With Espionage For Russia

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan signed a contract with undisclosed country to sale JF-17 Block III.

  • Europe

    Bayraktar TB2 Hit Russian Raptor-class Patrol Boat, P-342 Yunarmeeets Baltiki

  • Europe

    Yevgeny Prigozhin Admits Ukrainian Troops Still Controls The City Of Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Australia delivered new batch of Bushmaster armored vehicles to Ukraine

  • C4iSR

    Polish private company sold Elon Musk’s Starlink internet to Russian army and Wagner mercenary group

  • Europe

    India Launches Sixth and Final Scorpene-class Submarine

  • C4iSR

    Saab Arexis Electronic Attack, Support and Escort Jammer

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Buys Three MQ-9 Drones

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Awarded $492.7 Million Modification Contract For F-35

  • Africa

    Algeria to receive Su-34 fighter-bomber from Russia.

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost Su-34 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in a day

  • Europe

    Ukraine received six reconnaissance drones from Luxembourg

  • Central Asia

    Three Brothers 2021: Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

  • Anti-drone System

    EOS Defence Expressed Interest In Producing Counter-drone System In Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    CASIC Supersonic CM-400AKG Air-launched Missile

  • Europe

    NATO Allies Intercept Russian Aircraft Over Europe

  • C4iSR

    Why Russia Can’t Make An AESA Radar?

  • Europe

    Ukraine to start fresh offensive during spring as the morale of the Russian army shuttered

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Strike At Russian Convoy As They Take A Nap

  • Defense Industry

    UAC Failed To Score An Export Customer For IL-112V Transport Aircraft

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Delivers 300KW High Energy Laser To US Army

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine Needs Cruise Missile Killer C-RAM Weapon Systems To Defend Against Russian Missiles

  • Infantry Weapons

    Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Around The World

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Anti-Chinese Sentiment Rises in Myanmar as China Fears $1.5 Billion Myanmar-China Gas Pipeline Sabotage

  • Americas

    Brazil rejects Indian-made Akash SAM, citing accuracy issues with the missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Could Strike Iran As It Struck Iraqi And Syrian Nuclear Reactor

  • Europe

    Putin’s war in Ukraine spiraled cost as the defense budget jumped to 282% in January 2023

  • Europe

    Ukraine war: a long queue at Russian supermarkets as Russia ran out of staple eggs

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