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Defense Industry

Here’s why, China ditches Russian-made jet engines?

December 21, 2021 GDC 0

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East Asia and Pacific Region

Engine Problems: How China Was Coerced Into Buying Su-35 And S-400

January 11, 2021 GDC 0

China has been developing a domestic turbofan engine since late 1990s, but failed to produce a reliable turbofan engine that could power domestically produced fighters. China developed WS-10 engine and its variants WS-10A/B/C are progressing […]

Air Platform

China’s long-range Xian H-20 stealth bomber could make its debut at Zhuhai air show

May 4, 2020 GDC 0

Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the H-20 bomber at the Zhuhai Airshow in November 2020 at a time of heightened regional tension learned GDC citing South China Morning Post. The H-20 aircraft will give China the […]

  • Lockheed’s F-16V Block 70 Achieves Networked Targetting Capability with Real-time Sensor Data.

    February 6, 2026 0
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  • U.S. Army’s New GhostEye MR Radar Defeated Cruise Missiles, RTX Reports

    February 8, 2024 0
    The U.S. Army’s new missile defense radar defeated a cruise missile in a development test, RTX’s Raytheon said. Raytheon’s GhostEye Air Defense Radar Defeat Cruise MissileDateDecember 22, 2023Raytheon Developed GhostEye MR AESA Radar For NASAMS [...]
  • Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian modernized Buk-M3 missile system

    August 3, 2023 0
    Video footage has emerged that appears to show a Ukrainian high-precision strike destroying an advanced air defense system belonging to the Russian armed forces. Ukrainian $500 FPV drone destroyed Russian Buk-M3 missile system worth $100 [...]
  • Israeli Navy’s ‘Shayetet 13’ Elite Commandos Thwarted Hamas Terrorists Boat Infiltrating Israeli Coast

    October 17, 2023 0
    This is the incredible moment elite Israeli commandos spray Hamas terrorists with machine gun bullets during a high-speed sea battle. Israeli Navy’s Dvora-class fast patrol boat hunts and kills Hamas terrorists naval combat unitsDateOctober 30, [...]
  • Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

    May 28, 2025 0
    Remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on allowing Ukraine to fire Western-supplied missiles at military targets deep inside Russia have rekindled debate about supplying Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv amid a visit to Berlin by [...]
  • US slaps restrictions on dual-purpose technology exports to China amid concerns over military use

    May 5, 2020 0
    The U.S. on Monday (April 27) announced new restrictions on exports to China to prevent American technology from being used for military purposes. Tighter export regulations aimed to prevent China from adapting American technology for [...]
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 […]

Americas

Canada Purchases 26 HIMARS Rocket Artillery.

June 5, 2026 0

The Government of Canada said it has finalised a government-to-government agreement with the United States for the acquisition of long-range missile capability for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Government of Canada said it has finalised […]

Americas

U.S. Navy purchases Israeli soldier-portable SMASH 2000LE fire control systems.

June 4, 2026 0

An Israeli fire control technology company has now secured contracts with all four major branches of the U.S. military, completing a sweep across the American armed forces that took less than a year. Smart Shooter […]

  • Europe

    Ukrainian HIMARS artillery struck Russian ammunition depots in occupied Makiivka.

  • Air Platform

    Netherlands received its first MQ-9A Reaper drones

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Army Received Training On Harpoon Anti-ship Missile Launch System

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers shot down Chinese-manufactured Mugin-5 drone using AK-47 rifle

  • Middle East

    Saudi-UAE Axis To Dominate Middle East

  • Air Platform

    Why Egypt Intensifying Its Military Modernization, Training And Exercises In MENA Regions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, UK sign key agreement on AUKUS nuclear submarine build

  • Air Platform

    Boeing vying for Australian Apache deal

  • C4iSR

    Ukrainian intelligence forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar in Donetsk region

  • C4iSR

    Swedish MoD Issued RFI to Procure GlobalEye Early Warning Aircraft

  • Europe

    Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

  • Air Platform

    The Third Prototype of Turkey’s Akinci UCAV Makes First Flight

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkey Developed and Exported Modern Air-to-surface Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine Received NASAMS Anti-air Missiles System From The U.S.

  • Middle East

    Iran’s short-range missile system, its location, and where it is manufactured.

  • Air Platform

    Saab wants second Gripen production hub as Ukraine placed 150 jet orders.

  • Europe

    Germany is undermining NATO unity against Russian aggression

  • Europe

    Saab Awarded Contract to Produce Pylons for Gripen C/D Fighter Jets.

  • Europe

    Putin watches American-made Humvees and Bradley vehicles roll into Russia, making history for American weapons

  • Naval Platforms

    Russian Submarine: A tale of onboard fire

  • Europe

    Russia Evacuating Officer’s Families From Tokmak After Ukraine Destroys Russia’s S-400 SAM

  • Europe

    Hungary’s Prime Minister Backs Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid, Removing Last Hurdle

  • Defense Industry

    Rheinmetall started building F-35 fuselage manufacturing factory

  • Europe

    Ukraine blew up Engels Airbase Housing Russia’s Nuclear Bomber

  • Naval Platforms

    Goa Shipyard delivers fourth Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

  • Central Asia

    Taliban Seized Mi-35 Helicopter In Afghanistan Gifted By India, Reported Hindustan Times

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Russia sends Pantsir-SM air defense system to frontline

  • Europe

    Ukraine Won The Battle Of Kharkiv, Russian Forces Retreat From Kharkiv

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Britain, Canada Sanction Myanmar’s Military Junta

  • Europe

    Russian Troops Started Retreating From Kherson Region Amid Ukrainian Counteroffensive

  • Defense Industry

    Thai Air Force Plans To Buy Lockheed’s F-35 Stealth Jet

  • Europe

    Desperate Russian army is attaching wooden logs as armor with trucks and tanks

  • Europe

    Ruble Crashed: International Sanctions Hit Putin’s Face With A Big Slap

  • Europe

    Pantsir Failed Again: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Destroyed Moscow Building Four Kilometers From Kremlin

  • Europe

    Russia’s Crude Oil Shipment Plunge To 50% Since EU Introduced Price Cap

  • C4iSR

    U.S. Sending Electronic Warfare Equipment To Ukraine Worth $150 Million

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker carrying American-made AGM-88 HARM missiles

  • Cruise Missiles

    Australia’s StrikeMaster conducts successful Naval Strike Missile test firing in Norway

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    A leaked video shows that Xi Jinping has dismissed two senior generals after a physical altercation at the Plenary Session.

  • Land Platform

    Saudi Arabia’s SAMI unveiled 8×8 Howitzers for export markets

  • Americas

    US Army Awarded A Contract To Buy Carl-Gustaf Shoulder-fired Weapons

  • Europe

    Ukraine strikes Russian fertilizer plant tied to military production.

  • Infantry Weapons

    Russia’s S-400 is a disgrace in Syria, says Brigadier General Abdolrahim Mousavi

  • Middle East

    Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems hands over fourth S44 submarine to Egyptian Navy

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Royal Navy Will Use Artificial Intelligence To Counter Anti-ship Missile

  • Air Platform

    40 RNAF’s F-16 fighter jets could allow Ukraine to retake Crimea faster than anticipated

  • Europe

    Peoples Liberation Army’s Subsidiary Owns London-based Data Center Hosting British Military’s Information.

  • Air Platform

    Russia’s MiG-31 interceptor jet catches fire mid-air

  • Europe

    Australia Sends 30 More Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

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