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Air Platform

TAI’s Aksungur completes 1,000 flight hours

August 13, 2021 GDC 0

Aksungur, a domestically produced medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) marked a major milestone by reaching 1,000 flight hours, TAI said in a Twitter statement late Saturday. Aksungur […]

Air Platform

Turkish AKSUNGUR drone started its first field mission

June 7, 2021 GDC 0

AKSUNGUR started its first field mission by flying from Ankara TUSAŞ facilities to Adana Şakirpaşa Airport. AKSUNGUR, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), started its first field mission by flying from Ankara TUSAŞ facilities to […]

  • Turkish TAIS Shipyards Unveils LHD-230 Amphibious Assault Ship.

    February 18, 2026 0
    TAIS Shipyards presented a scale model of the LHD-230 landing helicopter dock at DIMDEX 2026 in Doha, a large amphibious ship designed for aviation operations, amphibious assault, command functions, and logistical support. The LHD-230 is [...]
  • The chiefs of the Malaysian army and air force are charged with significant corruption.

    June 21, 2026 0
    Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission said on Wednesday it will charge two top military officers following a probe into money laundering and graft allegations. Former army chief Muhammad Hafizuddiean Jantan will be charged under money laundering laws [...]
  • No Simulators! Russian Air Force Glued GoPro Dash Cam On Modernized Su-30SM Fighter Jets

    October 30, 2024 0
    Sometimes, humor is the best way to explain Russian incompetence and lack of technological prowess. I wonder why the Russian Air Force purchased the American Dash Cam and glued it to the Su-30SM fighter jet’s [...]
  • U.S. pledged to expedite delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Australian Army

    November 2, 2023 0
    The United States has pledged to accelerate its delivery UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Australia’s armed forces after a fatal crash forced the grounding of the ADF’s Taipan fleet. Australia retires MRH90 Taipan transport helicopters [...]
  • Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Fighter Jet Crashed in Primorsky Region

    December 6, 2022 0
    A MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor has crashed in the Primorsky Region, according to the press office of Russia’s Eastern Military District. Failed Intimidation Tactics, Russia’s MiG-31 Foxhound Crashes Near Finish BorderDateApril 12, 2022Incompetent Russian Pilot Crashed [...]
  • Xian developed two prototype KJ-600 AEW aircraft for PLA Navy

    November 12, 2021 0
    The KJ-600, a carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft developed by Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation, successfully completed a new flight test, according to the Chinese state media Global Times. Entry into service is expected between [...]
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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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. […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

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 […]

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • Americas

    US Army Selected Northrop Short Range Air Defense System Selected as Command and Control systems

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

    Northrop Grumman’s AN/APG-78 LONGBOW Fire Control Radar

  • C4iSR

    German Eurofighter Jets and Sea Stallion Helo to Receive Saab Electronic Warfare Suite

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    ARC21: Australia, Japan, France And USA Join Naval Exercises In The West Pacific

  • Europe

    Ukraine gains foothold in Belgorod as Chechen units surrender to Ukrainian forces

  • Defense Industry

    German government approves arms exports to Gulf countries

  • Air Platform

    Can Cash-strapped Pakistan Afford To Buy 40 J-35 Fourth-gen Fighter Jets From China?

  • Europe

    Estonia purchased 200 Turkish-made ARMA 6×6 armored vehicles

  • Africa

    Ghana plans to procure six Aero L-39NG trainer/light combat jets

  • Europe

    Bayraktar Kızılelma achieves simulated Gökdoğan air-to-air missile firing at F-16 fighter jet.

  • Air Platform

    HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Too Late, Too Little and Too Expense

  • Infantry Weapons

    HJ-12 ATGM: An American FGM-148 Javelin Copycat

  • Africa

    Nigerian Air Force Will Purchase 24 M-346 Light Attack Aircraft And 10 AW-109 Helicopters

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Achieves Major Milestone on Upgrading Hobart-class Destroyer.

  • Europe

    Belgium Sending Modernized Leopard Tanks To Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Pentagon warns growing Chinese naval expansion

  • Middle East

    Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone struck an Israeli oil tanker

  • Europe

    Sweden Deploys HIMARS and Troops on Gotland Island Amid Russia Tensions

  • Europe

    Top 5 Weapons Platform Russia Couldn’t Afford, Aimed At Export Customers

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Bangladesh Foreign Ministry Rattled By Myanmar Showcasing SY-400 Ballistic Missiles

  • Europe

    Sweden Transfer 5,000 AT-4 Disposable Anti-tank Weapons to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    J-20 exposed: new photos reveal China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon has visible screws, rivets and quality issues on the airframe.  

  • Europe

    German Navy Upgrades Radar Systems Of F124 Sachsen-class Frigates

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

    U.S.-made ATACMS pounding in Crimea as Russia shuts Kerch bridge

  • Air Platform

    Denmark Receives Four Additional F-35s From US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Air Platform

    Egypt to Boost Rafale Order by 100 Aircraft as Its Su-35 Fails to Withstand Rafale’s Spectra Electronic Attacks

  • Europe

    Russia arrested 18 North Korean soldiers trying to escape to Europe

  • Air-Launched Weapons

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Europe

    Mad Vlad no longer regards Moldova as a sovereign nation in favor of Transdniestria

  • Europe

    Drone footage captures the moment Ukraine’s ATACMS destroys Russia’s training ground killing 100 soldiers

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine To Sell Downed Russia’s Su-30SM Fighter Jets As Souvenirs

  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Middle East

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  • South Asia

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  • Africa

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  • Anti-air Missiles

    Israel Delivers First Operational Arrow-3 Missile Defense System to Germany.

  • Defense Industry

    Australia will invest $425 billion in defense for the next 10 years.

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