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US Army tests air-launched drone from black hawk helicopter

May 20, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Army has successfully deployed a fixed-wing drone from a helicopter that then was able to receive video from the unmanned vehicle, proving that so-called “air-launched effects” can survive launch and the helicopter’s downwash […]

  • Saab Launches New Autonomous Ocean Core for Naval Vessels

    November 10, 2024 0
    Swedish defense giant Saab has unveiled the “Autonomous Ocean Core,” its latest control system for military and civilian naval platforms. RAN to equip naval fleets with Saab 9LV combat management systemDateFebruary 13, 2020U.S. Coast Guard [...]
  • Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

    July 6, 2025 0
    Key points: The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) lacked the necessary technology to implement the program. India lacked suitable test facilities. India lacks the necessary technology to build turbines. India lacks the engineering skills to [...]
  • German Navy Trials New Directed-energy Weapon System Developed By MBDA

    December 19, 2023 0
    MBDA Deutschland provided new details on the Laser Weapon Demonstrator developed in cooperation with Rheinmetall and recently tested by the German Navy. Rheinmetall and MBDA to establish a joint venture for naval laser weapon.DateJanuary 16, [...]
  • Germany will send six Patriot missile batteries to Ukraine

    April 21, 2024 0
    Germany will supply a U.S.-made six Patriot air defence system and air defence missiles to Ukraine at a “critical time” as Kyiv struggles to defend its energy system from Russian bombardment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy [...]
  • U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of P-8 Poseidon MPA For Germany

    March 13, 2021 0
    The State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale of P-8A maritime aircraft and associated support, and related equipment to the German Air Force for an estimated cost of $1.77 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation [...]
  • France To Supply CEASAR 155mm Howitzers To Ukraine

    September 26, 2022 0
    According to information published on the Twitter account of “Dmytro Kuleba” from the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs on September 22, 2022,, Ukraine and France agree on the delivery of a new batch of CAESAR 155mm wheeled [...]
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 […]

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. […]

  • Air Platform

    Turkey to be among pioneers of AI-controlled warplane, says President Erdoğan

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Hanwha Wins Australian Army’s IFV Contract

  • Naval Weapons

    Raytheon to develop Evolved Sea Sparrow Block II

  • South Asia

    Pakistan Produced Damning Evidence That PAF Used American AMRAAM to Down Three Rafales, One MiG-29 and One Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

  • Africa

    U.S. Special Forces Captured Russian Infamous Pantsir-S1 Air Defense Systems

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Cambodia could be the first customer of Chinese FTC-2000G jet

  • Europe

    Dismal Performance Of Russian Air Force In Ukraine, What Went Wrong?

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s F-16 Shot Down Second Su-34 Fighter-bomber

  • Air Platform

    Turkish Akinci drone flew at world record 11,594 meters altitude

  • Industry

    Ukranian Ivchenko-Progress’s Role In Turkish Drone And Helicopter Programme

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded £220 Million Contract For Ten Eurofighter Simulators

  • Europe

    BAE Systems To Upgrade CV90 IFV Of Dutch Army

  • Europe

    Cyberattacks on Russia’s Rostec reveal Su-34, Su-35, Su-57 fighter jets export details

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    HMAS Arunta Departs For Three Months Overseas Deployment

  • Europe

    Romania Increases 2022 Defense Budget By 32%

  • Defense Industry

    UAE Plans To Develop Domestic Defense Industry

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China unveiled two new Type 094A (Jin-class) submarines

  • Europe

    Russia cannot manufacture missiles, fighter jets and warships without Western components

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Israeli Fighter Jets Ready To Launch Space-age Rocks And Rampage Missiles At Iran

  • Europe

    Belarus unveils new low-cost precision missile ‘Ascalon’

  • Europe

    Russia Destroys Its Own S-300 Air Defense System Using Kamikaze Drone

  • Africa

    Norinco Delivers Artillery, VT4 MBT & STI Tank Destroyer to Nigeria

  • Americas

    US Army Validates Next-generation Patriot Radar Successor in Realistic Ballistic Missile Interception Test

  • Air Platform

    The U.S. Air Force Publishes Concept For NGAD Project AKA Sixth-Gen Fighter

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force destroys Mi-17 helicopter fleet near Iranian capital.

  • Air Platform

    Canada Considers Purchasing 72 Gripen E/F and 72 F-35A for Its Air Force.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s $500 FPV drone destroyed Russia’s $4.3 million T-90MS main battle tank

  • C4iSR

    TALIOS multifunction targetting pod makes Rafale F3R more dangerous

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    The ADF Needs To Take Public Relationships Seriously

  • Europe

    Two Russian colonels fell out of windows and found dead

  • Industry

    Naval Group awarded sub-contracts to local suppliers for Australian submarine

  • Europe

    Poland, Bulgaria and Slovakia Backflipped on Fighter Jets Transfer to Ukraine

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

  • Air Platform

    Norwegian Kongsberg to provide air-to-air pylons for F-35 fighters

  • Europe

    Ukraine to start fresh offensive during spring as the morale of the Russian army shuttered

  • Europe

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

  • Uncategorized

    Saab Australia To Recruit 300 Staff For Hunter Class Frigate Program

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman, following the playbook of dictator Sheikh Hasina, is re-establishing ties with India’s RAW. 

  • Air Platform

    Saab awarded contract to modernize Gripen C/D fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Senator Penny Wong, you are wrong on China issue!

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ATACMS tactical missile punched a big hole in the Avangard ferry in Kerch

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Anti-corruption Commission Investigates Ousted Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Hasina, 49 Ex-ministers For Siphoning $150 Billion To India, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Australia, UK, USA And New Zealand, But Exclude General Waker-uz-Zaman

  • Air Platform

    Why Dassault Rafale Makes More Sales In Southeast Asia And Middle East?

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Pilots Started Training on F-16 Fighting Falcon in Denmark

  • C4iSR

    U.S. intelligence detects signs that China considered providing Iran with JY-27A radar systems.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Australia Launches First Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat for RAN

  • Europe

    Britain and Turkey Agreed to Provide Further Lethal Aid to Ukraine

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Hellenic Air Force Purchases Israeli Spice Air-to-surface Precision Guided Munitions

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Turkey Turned Down Russian Offer To Buy Second Batch Of S-400 SAM Amid Sanctions

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