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Middle East

Fincantieri Delivers Second Al Zubarah-class Corvette to Qatar

May 7, 2022 GDC 0

The ceremony, held in a restricted format and in full compliance with anti-contagion requirements, was attended by Brigadier General Abdulla Al Mazroey, Deputy Chief of the Qatar Navy and Commander of the Flottilla, Major General […]

Middle East

Fincantieri Launches Third Al Zubarah-Class Air Defense Corvette For Qatar

October 3, 2021 GDC 0

The technical launch of “Al Khor”, the third of the Al Zubarah class corvette ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defense within the national naval acquisition program, took place today at the Muggiano […]

  • Havelsan to produce Turkish TFX Engine

    October 13, 2020 0
    A strategic cooperation agreement was signed Thursday between leading Turkish defense industry company Havelsan and TR Motor, a firm tasked with developing the turbofan jet fighter engine for Turkey’s TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU). Havelsan, [...]
  • What are the India Specific Enhancements In Indian Air Force’s Rafale

    September 28, 2019 0
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  • Italy purchases Eurosam SAMP/T NG Anti-air Missile System

    March 1, 2024 0
    Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation signed a contract for four SAMP/T NG air-defense systems for the Italian Army, as armed forces across the continent continue to upgrade their missile defenses. Eurosam Signs Contract to [...]
  • Shenyang FC-31/J-31: A Copycat F-35 Through Cyber Espionage

    June 30, 2020 0
    China’s bizarre addiction to the outside appearance of American-made fighter jets, warships and tanks is out of control. Chinese defence experts told CCTV that Chinese defence companies and the military need to get out of [...]
  • Turkiye plans to build ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system

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  • Israeli Air Force Bombed Hezbollah Bunker Possibly Killing Hassan Nasrallah Successor Hashem Safieddine

    October 4, 2024 0
    Unclear if Hashem Safieddine hurt; NYT says he was meeting other Hezbollah leaders in underground bunker; IDF says strike targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ; drone from east shot down over Beit She’an valley. Israel Confirms That [...]
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 […]

  • Europe

    France Considers Sending Leclerc Main Battle Tanks To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Russia’s Aeroflot grounded all aircraft after pro-Ukrainian hackers launched massive cyber attacks on Aeroflot

  • Europe

    Türkiye delivers 1st batch of marine assault vehicles to marine forces

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    BAE Systems Awarded $155 Million Contract To Upgrade Hobart-class Destroyers

  • Air Platform

    Volvo RM12 Engine Guarantees More Than 300,000 Flying Hours For Gripen

  • Uncategorized

    Ukrainian forces destroyed Russian Zoopark-1 counter-battery radar

  • Defense Industry

    Turkey developed 50% local content for helicopter engines

  • Counter-drone System

    Israeli Elbit Systems will develop hardware to counter Hezbollah’s FPV drone.

  • Europe

    France And Italy Order More ASTER 30 Missiles Amid Ukraine War

  • Europe

    Russia’s drone parts warehouse engulfed in fires destroying $16 million Western components

  • Air Platform

    AH-64E: Australian Army’s Future Proof Attack Helicopters

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin Awarded A Contract to Enhance SEAD/DEAD Mission Capability of F-35

  • Americas

    Lockheed Martin to Develop New Hypersonic Weapons For US Marines

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Launches Nationwide Offensive As Junta Crumble Under Pressure

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan Showcases MIDLAS Quad-pack Verticle Launching System

  • Middle East

    Fact Check: President Obama is responsible for the Iran war as he released $50 billion frozen Iranian funds that converted into ballistic missiles and rained down in Tel Aviv.

  • C4iSR

    The Groza Reconnaissance, Jamming and EW Radar Family

  • Europe

    Ukraine Plans To Buy 24 More Bayraktar TB2 Drones, Says Valery Zaluzhny

  • Naval Platforms

    Indian Navy Launches Third Arihant Class Submarine

  • Air Platform

    Saab Group And Canada Sign MoU on Gripen Research Centre In Quebec

  • Europe

    U.S. Begun Training Ukrainian Troops On HIMARS Rockets

  • South Asia

    Turkiye to establish drone assembly facility in Pakistan.

  • Americas

    Colombia Purchased French-made CEASAR Howitzers

  • Europe

    Thyssenkrupp awarded contract to produce DM2A5 heavyweight torpedoes for Germany and Norway.

  • Europe

    Here’s Why, Russia Deploys Su-34 Near Ukrainian Border, But Used Su-24 Instead

  • Europe

    Turkey tests indigenous liquid-fueled rocket engine

  • Middle East

    Turkiye to sale tanks, missiles and warships to Saudi Arabia worth $6 billion

  • Europe

    U.S. Confirmed Delivery Of Two NASAMS Anti-air Missiles and Radars To Ukraine

  • Americas

    Canada exploring joining AUKUS pillar 2 amid news Japan could collaborate

  • Land Platform

    United States offers Stryker M-Shorad air defense system to India

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to exhaust Russian troops and ammo in Bakhmut

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones destroyed Russia’s oil refineries in Krasnodar Krai and Roslavl district

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missile and drones destroyed Russia’s S-400 missile system and Novorossiysk oil terminal.

  • Europe

    Serbian Defense Industries Working Round The Clock To Fulfil $855 Million Ammo Orders For Ukraine

  • Europe

    U.S. State Department Approves 183 Stryker Armored Vehicles For Bulgaria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia received six ScanEagle UAS as part of maritime security assistance

  • Middle East

    Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Hides At Safe Bunker After Israeli Air Strikes On Hezbollah HQ Killing Hassan Nasrallah

  • Americas

    Northrop Grumman unveiled a new concept for submarine-launched AARGM-ER anti-radiation missile

  • Middle East

    Israeli Army Started Localized Ground Incursions Before Full-scale Ground Incursions In Northern Gaza

  • Naval Platforms

    TCG Anadolu: Turkish Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship

  • Cruise Missiles

    Türkiye expands serial production of long-range missiles.

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70/72: 5th Generation Technology in 4th Generation

  • Middle East

    UAE and Israel Cooperate on Military Industrial Ventures to Counter Iranian Threat

  • Air Platform

    Turkiye’s Hurjet advanced jet trainer enters mass production phase.

  • Air Platform

    India’s Hindustan Aeronautics And BrahMos Aerospace Directly Supplying Military Components To Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau Circumventing Sanctions

  • Naval Platforms

    India launches the fourth P15B destroyer and second P17A frigate

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia has announced a $310 million payment to the UK for the acquisition of nuclear reactor for SSN AUKUS.

  • Europe

    Ukraine Captured 14 2S33 Msta-S Self-propelled Howitzers From Russian Conscripts

  • Europe

    US sending latest generation 155mm M777A2 howitzers to Ukraine

  • Air Platform

    Here’s Why Russia Lost 31 Su-34 Fullback Fighter Bombers in Ukraine War, Some Were Downed By Cheap MANPAD

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