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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 […]

  • Embraer begins building KC-390 Millennium airlifter for Hungary

    November 20, 2021 0
    Embraer has begun building the first of two KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Hungary, ahead of the start of deliveries in 2024. South Korea selects Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraftDateMay 5, 2024Sweden Purchases Four Embraer C-390 [...]
  • Rolls-Royce to manufacture propellers for U.S. Navy’s Constellation (FFG-62) frigates

    May 11, 2021 0
    Rolls-Royce has reached agreement with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to design and manufacture up to 40 fixed-pitch propellers for the U.S. Navy’s Constellation-class (FFG-62) guided missile frigate program. Fincantieri was awarded the shipbuilding contract from the [...]
  • Turkey deploys T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan

    July 30, 2020 0
    The Turkish Armed Forces have deployed T129 attack helicopters to Azerbaijan, according to the Ministry Of Defence Of Azerbaijan. According to a recent service news release, a group of servicemen and the aircraft of the [...]
  • Kuwait transferred 150 M-84AB tanks to Croatia for repair and transfer to Ukraine

    January 31, 2024 0
    Kuwait reportedly transferred more than 150 M-84AB tanks (modified licensed T-72 of Yugoslav production) to Croatia for repair and subsequent transfer to Ukraine. Roughly 150 M-84ABs of an original 215 ordered (170 M-84ABs, 15 M-84ABI [...]
  • Saudi, Qatar Diplomatic Rows Made Qatar A Strong Military Power In The Middle East

    January 9, 2021 0
    Qatar has embarked on one of the most ambitious armament programmes seen in the Middle East in recent times. Its armed forces are growing exponentially as its air force increases in size from 12 to [...]
  • Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

    August 4, 2021 0
    ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems today officially handed over the fourth Type 209/1400mod class submarine, named “S44”, to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt. Thyssenkrupp Delivers Fourth Submarine To Egyptian NavyDateJuly 16, 2021Thyssenkrupp Launches Egyptian [...]
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

    Russian Defense Minister Visits North Korea To Beg For More Soldiers, Missiles, Ammo and Tanks

  • Europe

    MBDA Debuts Teseo Mk2/E Anti-Ship Missile at SEAFUTURE 2021

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Rafael Extends SPICE 250 Munition’s Range With New Turbojet Engine

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman Reshuffles High-Ranking Army Positions to Dismantle Indian RAW Influence Inside the Bangladesh Army.

  • Americas

    Failed To Intercept HIMARS Rockets, Russian Hackers Launched Cyberattacks On HIMARS Maker Lockheed Martin

  • Europe

    Sweden, Germany and UK jointly acquire 436 BAE Systems BvS10 all-terrain vehicles for artic operations

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin Announced Backlog Of 398 F-35 Stealth Jets Worth $30 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Invites Malaysia for “Hurjet” Combat-Trainer Project as the U.S. Sanctioned Turkey

  • Middle East

    Leonardo Flight Tests Land and Maritime NH90 Helicopters For QEAF

  • Americas

    In a hypothetical war, If F-35 face-off with Su-57, who would win?

  • Naval Platforms

    Turkiye donates Dogan-class fast attack craft to Maldives

  • South Asia

    WHO Director Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina is corrupt, criminal and part of racketeering gang

  • Ballistic Missile

    North Korea Sent Hundreds of KN-23 Ballistic Missiles to Russia.

  • Air Platform

    United Arab Emirates Officially Joins South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Program Replacing Indonesia

  • Middle East

    United Arab Emirates to Sign Mega Arms Deal with Turkey Involving KAAN, Anka-III, and Hurjet

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Analysis of FREMM European Multi-mission Frigate

  • Americas

    Panama to Cut Ties With China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Grant US Ships Free Passage Through Panama Canal

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Lockheed Martin Awarded MK41 VLS Contract For German Navy

  • Europe

    Russia’s S-500, S-400, S-300, Buk, Pantsir, Tor and Pechora have completely failed against Ukraine’s saturated drone and missile attacks.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

  • Defense Industry

    Saab secures $80 million NATO order for AT4 anti-armor weapon

  • Naval Platforms

    Chantiers de l’Altantique’s DEFENDSEAS Corvette Concept

  • Middle East

    U.S. State Department Approves Multi-billion Missile, Radar and Counter-drone System to the Gulf States.

  • C4iSR

    The Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW&C

  • Naval Platforms

    China’s Type 056 Jiangdao Class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    US to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

  • Air Platform

    China launches J-35 fighter jet from aircraft carrier

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon’s AIM-120 AMRAAM Slammer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean Unveils All-unmanned Aircraft Carrier Concept

  • Europe

    Germany Selects Israeli Arrow 3 Interceptor For Missile Defense Requirement

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Aselsan Awarded Contract to Produce Steel Dome Missile System for Turkish Armed Forces.

  • Middle East

    Pakistan’s PM and Field Marshal Asim Munir Backs President Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan.

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Offers Bayraktar TB2 Drones And MLRS To Kyrgyzstan

  • South Asia

    Indian ATS Arrests A HAL Employee For Supplying Aircraft Information to Pakistan

  • South Asia

    MMRCA V2.0: Indian Air Force Might Go With Rafale Again, Here’s Why?

  • Europe

    U.S. Asks Turkey To Transfer S-400 To Ukraine And Get F-35 And Patriot System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) launches fourth Daegu-class frigate for South Korean navy

  • Americas

    The US Has Offered Turkey MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System and F-35 If Turkey Deactivates Russian-made S-400

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Japan launches fourth multi-mission Mogami-class frigate

  • Defense Industry

    Turkiye’s military expenditure reached $30 billion, making it the 18th-largest spender in the world.

  • Air Platform

    First French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets spotted in Ukraine

  • Europe

    TEKEVER Signs Maritime Surveillance Contract with European Maritime Safety Agency

  • Air Platform

    Boeing awarded contract to build 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers for U.S. Air Force

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    $4.28 Billion Boxer Multipurpose Combat Vehicles Are Partly Effective

  • Naval Platforms

    Construction Of RAN’s Hunter-class Frigate Is On Track

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    No U.S. Military Base In Thailand: Army chief Apirat Kongsompong

  • Land Platform

    IDF Deploys Jaguar Unmanned Ground Vehicles In Gaza

  • Air Platform

    Despite engine issues with the J-10CE, the Bangladesh government has approved the purchase of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets worth $2.2 billion.

  • Defense Industry

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

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