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Europe

Turkish TAIS Shipyards Unveils LHD-230 Amphibious Assault Ship.

February 18, 2026 GDC 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 […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Chinese Navy’s Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Sichuan Starts Sea Trials In Shanghai.

November 19, 2025 GDC 0

The Chinese Navy (PLAN) Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan (51) has commenced her first sea trial earlier today in Shanghai. The large new amphibious carrier of a globally unique design features an electromagnetic catapult […]

Americas

Huntington Ingalls Industries To Build Fourth America-class Amphibious Assault Ship

November 23, 2022 GDC 0

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Middle East

Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

August 6, 2022 GDC 0

According to information published by Tactical Report on August 4, 2022, the Egyptian government is reportedly in talks with the Spanish company Navantia to acquire amphibious assault ships and patrol boats. The Egyptian Navy already has two […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Third Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Starts Sea Trials

December 5, 2021 GDC 0

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s third Type 075 amphibious assault ship has reportedly embarked on its maiden voyage. Videos that have been circulating on social media since last week show the Type 075 warship […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea commissions 2nd Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado

July 14, 2021 GDC 0

The Republic of Korea Navy has commissioned its second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship ROKS Marado in a ceremony in Jinhae, South Korea, on May 28. The 14,500-ton ship was built based on lessons learned from […]

Air Platform

Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Enter Service With PLA Navy

April 29, 2021 GDC 0

China has commissioned its first type 075 amphibious assault ship, which is expected to be deployed in the disputed South China Sea. Military observers said the ship, named the Hainan, may also be deployed in […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s Type 076 LHD Could Be Potent Amphibious Platform In Asia-Pacific Region

January 31, 2021 GDC 0

The Chinese Navy is building assault carriers to support amphibious operations, like a possible invasion of Taiwan or landings on disputed islands in the South China Sea. The first two ships, called LHDs (landing helicopter docks) in […]

Americas

USS Tripoli (LHA 7), an America-class amphibious assault ship joins the fleet

September 16, 2020 GDC 0

The U.S. Navy commissioned USS Tripoli (LHA 7), yesterday, July 15, 2020. Although the Navy canceled the traditional public commissioning ceremony due to public health and safety restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned […]

Naval Platforms

Lack of helicopters and vehicles, China’s type 075 LHD won’t be deployable until next decade

September 7, 2020 GDC 0

As the Chinese navy speeds ahead with completion of the final piece in its modernized warship portfolio, experts say it will be years before the Type 075 amphibious helicopter landing craft is operating at full capacity. The […]

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  • Greece plans to transfer 32 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

    April 8, 2024 0
    Greece is preparing to sell 108 old fighter jets destined for decommissioning, with 32 F-16C/-D Block 30 aircraft likely to be transferred to Ukraine. France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 ReplacementDateApril 2, 2021French [...]
  • Austral Awarded Contract To Produce Two More Guardian-Class Boats For Royal Australian Navy

    September 24, 2024 0
    Australia has ordered two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from Austal valued at 39 million Australian dollars ($26 million). The new order comes in addition to the 22 boats previously ordered for the Pacific Patrol Boat [...]
  • Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw Crackdowns Protesters

    July 6, 2021 0
    At least 19 Myanmar policemen have fled to India amidst the Myanmar military’s escalating crackdown on peaceful protests against the military coup that took place last month. Myanmar Policemen Seek Refuge In India As Tatmadaw [...]
  • China Steals Russian Intellectual property (IP) And Resale to Asian And African Counties

    March 21, 2021 0
    Despite intellectual property concerns, Russia recently agreed to sell 24 Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to China – a deal worth $2 billion. But what is driving Moscow to sale it weapons to China? A year [...]
  • Australia purchased 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles for Hobart class destroyers

    March 17, 2023 0
    Australia said it’s planning to buy up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States after the U.S. State Department approved the sale Friday. Australia to Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and Hypersonic WeaponsDateSeptember 20, [...]
  • Indian CAG Blast Hindustan Aeronautics For Cost Blowout of Su-30MKI

    March 29, 2020 0
    Disagreeing with the opposition’s interpretation of an audit report that found that Su-30 fighter jets supplied to the Indian Air Force by the local firm HAL are costlier that those supplied by the Russian OEM, [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan ATACMS deal expands island’s long-range strike power.

July 19, 2026 0

The U.S. Army handed Lockheed Martin roughly $439 million to begin building the Army Tactical Missile System, known as ATACMS, along with the launcher hardware needed to fire it, and once the two sides finish […]

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 […]

  • Europe

    Russians Flee From Front-line Of Kherson, Moved Back To Dnieper River

  • Europe

    Russia’s helicopter shortages getting bad to worse each day, thanks to RBS-70 and ATACMS

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwanese Armed Forces Conduct Large-Scale Exercises Against Simulated Invasion By Chinese Military

  • Air Platform

    Tactical Heron eyes manoeuvring forces, awaits launch customer

  • Air Platform

    Sikorsky, AMMROC Announced Partnership for Black Hawk Helicopter Maintenance in the UAE

  • Europe

    Bad News For Russia, Saudi Arabia Returns Grom 2 Ballistic Missiles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Soldiers Captured Russian Command Vehicle In Kherson

  • Central Asia

    Azerbaijan sent thousands of servicemen and armored vehicles to Syunik

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Defense Industries Export Surges By 12%

  • Defense Industry

    Germany Finalized Rescue Package For Troubled Werften Shipyard

  • Africa

    Turkey has destroyed the modernized Shell-S1E (Pantsir-S1E) air defense system and Wing Loong II UAV in Libya

  • Americas

    Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

  • Air Platform

    More Shameful Than Moskva Sinking: Ukraine Shot Down Russia’s MiG-31 Carrying Hypersonic Missile

  • Europe

    Huge Explosion Ripped Through Russian Oil And Gas Refinery In Suspected Sabotage Attack

  • Europe

    Beehive will produce 8000 jet engines for drones and uncrewed aircraft.

  • Air Platform

    Philippines to receive first Turkish attack helicopter in December

  • Land Platform

    Hanwha Defence AS21 Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle

  • Americas

    China wants to redevelop JY-27A, JYL-1, Type 305A and H-200 radars after Venezuela failure.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korean Coast Guard Deports Russians Escaping Putin’s Conscriptions

  • Europe

    Ukrainian ace pilot ‘ghost of Kyiv’ killed in plane crash

  • Air Platform

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed Russian MiG-29s fighter jets at Crimean airbase

  • Air Platform

    Watch Cool F-35 Onboard Aircraft Carriers

  • Europe

    Sweden orders new CB90 Combat Boats from Saab

  • Middle East

    Assad Regime’s Fall Exposed Russian Military’s Weaknesses Ukraine Can Exploit

  • Middle East

    Iraqi Security and Defense Committee recommends acquiring Russian S-400 ADS

  • Americas

    U.S. DSCA To Amend Upfront Payment Condition For Cash-strapped Partners

  • Ballistic Missile

    Russia has suffered a failed ICBM test due to a mid-launch explosion.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China’s Next Aircraft Carrier Likely To Be Nuclear Powered

  • Middle East

    Heightened risk to the West is that radical IRGC General Ahmad Vahidi is running the country.

  • Anti-air Missiles

    British Raven surface-to-air missile downs Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine.

  • Europe

    Putin’s Inner Circle Unese About Faltering Ukraine War, Plans To Remove Him From Power

  • Naval Platforms

    Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) delivers the second project 15B destroyer, to the Indian navy

  • Europe

    The US Air Force set to upgrade nukes stationed in Germany

  • Anti-ship Missile

    Japan Deploys Long-range Type 12 Anti-ship Cruise Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Kamov fixes inaccurate gatling gun of KA-52M helicopter

  • Americas

    DZYNE Technologies Test Fires Low-cost IonStrike Kinetic Energy Interceptor.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China Deploys Su-35 close to Indian border

  • Americas

    Barrett To Supply U.S. Army With MK22 Sniper Rifles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China To Develop Naval Variant Of FC-31 Fighter

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Approves $8.5 Billion Sale Of 60 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters To Germany

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Turkiye plans to build ‘Steel Dome’ integrated air defense system

  • Europe

    Major Explosion Rocks Russian Oil Depot In Long-Range Ukrainian Strike

  • Europe

    Russia Can’t Hold Out for Another Year: Ukraine Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov

  • Air Platform

    Turkey Develops Local Manufacturing Capabilities As It Inducts New Akinci Drones

  • Europe

    British-made Storm Shadow missiles destroyed Chonhar road bridge linking Kherson to Crimea

  • Air Platform

    Russia copies Boeing X-32 and embeds it into the cold-war MiG 1.44 project to create Checkmate LCA

  • Air Platform

    Myanmar and Nigeria Ground JF-17 Blunder Fighter Jets Amid Reliability, Quality and Maintenance Issues

  • Middle East

    Egypt To Purchase Amphibious Assault Ship From Spanish Navantia

  • Europe

    Turkey to produce new naval torpedo Akya, cruise missile Atmaca and anti-air missile Sapan

  • Air Platform

    Russian army’s Belarus-made armed drone was shot down in Ukraine

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