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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 […]

  • Greek PM Announces Rafale Purchase as Turkey tensions rise

    September 13, 2020 0
    “The time has come to reinforce the armed forces… these initiatives constitute a robust programme that will become a national shield,” the PM said. Amid Turkey Tensions, Greece Buys Six More Rafale Fighters Bringing Total [...]
  • Sweden to provide Ukraine with assault boats as part of $686 million aid package

    February 23, 2024 0
    The Swedish government has presented its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date, worth $686 million. Pentagon Announced $125 Million Defense Aid For UkraineDateApril 28, 2021EU Pledges Fighter Jets Transfers to Ukraine, Sweden Breaks [...]
  • Ukrainian S-300 Shot Down Two IL-76 Aircraft, One Su-25 and One Helicopter

    February 26, 2022 0
    Ukraine shot down two Russian fighter jets, two IL-76 aircraft and a helicopter, reported the week newspaper citing Ukrainian officials. Ukraine shot down two Su-25 fighter jets and one Ka-52 helicopter using RBS-70 MANPADDateMay 14, [...]
  • TPLF Shot Down Mi-35 Helicopter

    April 23, 2021 0
    The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) shot down Russian-made Mi-35 helicopter in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, learned GDC citing Africa news. TPLF Captured S-300PMU1 Air Defense SystemDateNovember 14, 2020Ethiopia to begin final phase of [...]
  • Morocco To Receive First Batch of FD-2000 (HQ-9) SAM From China

    March 13, 2021 0
    The Moroccan army is about to receive the Chinese FD-2000 medium-range anti-aircraft missile system, which is a real qualitative leap for what has always been the poor relation of FAR anti-aircraft defense. Uzbekistan test fires [...]
  • Australia announces new $100 million military aid package for Ukraine

    April 29, 2024 0
    Australia has announced its renewed support for Ukraine with a new $100 million military aid package. Australia sends 20 more armored vehicles to UkraineDateJuly 6, 2022Australia Sends More Armored Vehicles And Ammo To UkraineDateJune 20, [...]
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 […]

  • Air Platform

    General Dynamics to develop a multi-mission anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on the Global 6500 business jet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    RAN’s AOR Supply Ship Starts Sea Trials

  • Europe

    Slovenian firm unveils new 30mm turret for combat vehicles

  • South Asia

    Leonardo and Baykar to co-produce TB2, TB3, Kizilelma and Akinci UCAV.

  • Europe

    Russian Convoy Stuck in Mud an Example of Poor Mission Planning

  • Europe

    Britain Deploys Sky Sabre Medium-Range Anti-air System To Poland

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Contract to Supply AESA Radar for Canadian CF-18 Fleet

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Dubai Airshow: EDGE expands Al-Tariq guidance kit capabilities

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    New Zealand Received Rheinmetall HX 8×8 Heavy Recovery Vehicles

  • Europe

    Patria and CSM signed an MoU for the supply of armored vehicle

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia undertake life-of-type extension project for Collins-class submarines

  • Africa

    Turkey Destroyed Four More Pantsir ADS Totaling Six Pantsir Destroyed in Libya last month

  • Americas

    US Air Force Tests Integrated Electronic Warfare Capability of F-35 Fighters

  • Defense Industry

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Rocketsan test fires SIPER-1D long-range surface-to-air missile

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroys dozens Russian ammunition depots using HIMARS artillery rockets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China

  • South Asia

    An-12 Cargo Aircraft Carrying 11 Tons Munitions For Bangladesh Army Crashed In Greece

  • Europe

    MBDA Awarded Contract To Produce Aster 30 Missiles For Royal Navy

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army’s BELL-206 Helicopter Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Europe

    Russia has captured 265,000 hectares of Dutch-owned farmlands in Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australian ‘zirconium’ powering adversary state China’s ballistic missile, cruise missile and fighter jets.

  • Europe

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

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Lockheed Martin to establish PAC-3 missile’s ground depot in Saudi Arabia.

  • Europe

    Katmerciler Delivers Upgraded Hizir 4×4 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles to the Turkish Army.

  • Americas

    U.S., Australia Wraps Up Alaska Red Flag 2021

  • South Asia

    Ayesha Farooq is the first Pakistani top gun female pilot to down an Indian Rafale fighter

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Promotes General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal, A Significant Event in India-Pakistan Geopolitical Tensions

  • Air Platform

    Kachin Independence Army Hit Myanmar Army’s Mi-17 Helicopter With FPV Drone

  • Europe

    Turkiye Test-Fires 76mm Naval Guns For Milgem Corvette

  • Civil Aviation

    Russia seeks India’s assistance in importing 22 critical Western components for the Sukhoi Superjet 100, thereby circumventing sanctions.

  • Europe

    Russia’s Su-25 Fighter Jet Crashed Near Tourist Beach in Latest Humiliation For Putin

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Kim Jong-Un showcases his nuclear warheads and missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Corrupt and Inept Defence Australia Blew Up Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class Frigate Program

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Which stopgap submarine should the Royal Australian Navy build or buy off the shelf?

  • South Asia

    American Lockheed Martin Submit Proposal to Build F-21 Under “Make In India” Initiatives

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Ukraine destroys so called invincible S-400 surface-to-air missile battery

  • Europe

    Ukrainian soldiers captured Russia’s armored vehicles in the Donbas region

  • Europe

    Putin’s Russia in panic and disarray after armed rebellion by Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh Air Guard chief Shaikh Abdul Hannan (Thief) and His Family Members Banned From Leaving Bangladesh to Face Corruption Charges

  • Europe

    Germany will finance five Lynx KF-41 IFV for Ukraine.

  • Naval Platforms

    South Korean Navy’s KDDX Future Destroyer

  • Europe

    Ukraine destroyed three of Russia’s ships and MiG-31 aircraft in Crimea.

  • Air Platform

    Greece to produce its first domestic unmanned aerial vehicle

  • Middle East

    Egypt to receive six Meko-200 Frigates from Germany

  • Air Platform

    Raytheon Tests Air-launched Coyote Drones

  • Air Platform

    Azerbaijan acquires Leonardo M-346 advanced training aircraft

  • Europe

    Russian Forces Searching Abandoned Buildings For Thousands Of Deserted Wagner Convicts

  • Europe

    Russia lacks military gear to protect soldiers from harsh winter, and soldiers dying of hypothermia

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Wants Naval Access to Thailand’s Isthmus of Kra Canal to Counter Indian Navy

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