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Infantry Weapons

An In-depth Look At The Raytheon’s MIM-104 Patriot Missile Defense System

February 27, 2021 GDC 0

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Naval Platforms

Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Sydney (V) Completes Sea Trials

November 12, 2019 GDC 0

The HMAS Sydney (V) is the final Hobart-class air warfare destroyer (AWD) ordered for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed sea trial said Australian defence minister, Linda Reynolds on 9 November 2019. It was laid down […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin-Raytheon MIM-104 Patriot PAC3 Successfully Intercepts Tactical Ballistic Missiles

November 11, 2019 GDC 0

DALLAS — Jointly developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin MIM 104 Patriot PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative (CRI) interceptors successfully intercepted two tactical ballistic missile targets on November 7 2019 in a test at White Sands Missile […]

Naval Platforms

The Hobart-class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD)

May 24, 2018 LM Publications 0

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  • What can Finland’s armed forces and arsenal offer the trans-Atlantic alliance?

    April 6, 2023 0
    Finland joined NATO on Tuesday, bringing the Western defence alliance significant military capabilities developed over the years. Finland Became 31st Member Of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)DateApril 4, 2023Finland To Train Ukrainian Troops On Winter [...]
  • Japan Deploys Advanced Type 12 Anti-ship Weaponry On Southwest Isle

    April 10, 2020 0
    To boost its defenses against China in its southwestern archipelago, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) announced on 26 March that it had deployed troops and its latest anti-ship missile type to Miyakojima Island. Miyakojima [...]
  • U.S. Forces In Iraq Scrambled F-15 Jet To Shot Down Iranian Drone

    September 29, 2022 0
    The US scrambled an F-15 jet to shoot down an Iranian drone that appeared to be heading towards US forces in Iraq, yesterday. Israel, US, Jordan and UK forces help shoot down Iranian Muhajer-10 drones, [...]
  • Russia’s Su-30 and Su-27 Fighter Jets Caught Fire at Lipetsk Airbase.

    December 23, 2025 0
    Ukrainian military intelligence says two Russian fighter aircraft were disabled during a fire at a military airfield near the city of Lipetsk overnight on Dec. 20–21, in what Kyiv describes as a sabotage operation carried [...]
  • AUKUS partners announce Pillar II plans: Artificial intelligence, cyber, Electronic warfare and hypersonics

    December 2, 2023 0
    In September 2021 the UK, Australia and the United States agreed a trilateral defence and security partnership to “help sustain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” The AUKUS will turn into JAUKUS after Japanese [...]
  • Taiwan to Replace All F-5s Within Three Years

    December 8, 2020 0
    Taipei, Taiwan (GDC) — Taiwan’s defense minister said Friday that the Air Force will replace the 33 F-5 fighter jets at Taitung’s Zhi-Hang Air Base within three years, one day after a pilot was killed [...]
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-Launched Weapons

    U.S. State Department Approves Potential Sale Of JASSM, AIM-120 AMRAAM And AIM-9X Sidewinder To Poland

  • Air Platform

    Production Variant Su-57’s Screws, Welding and Rivets Are Exposed At Zhuhai Airshow

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s armed rebels captured Laukkaing city in Shan state as Myanmar army’s 1000 troops surrendered

  • Europe

    Sweden scrambles Gripen fighter jets after Russian military plane enters airspace

  • Air Platform

    RAAF’s F-35 Will Start Diversion Training Over Canberra

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia will receive materials from US and UK following AUKUS activation

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Singapore Tightened Screws On Myanmar’s Arms Import Through Its Territory

  • Europe

    Wagner mercenary group shot down Russia’s airborne command post aircraft and electronic warfare helicopter during mutiny

  • Europe

    Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with Trump

  • Middle East

    Iran Converted ISO Containers Into Drone Launching Platforms For Houthis, South Korean Hyundai Heavy Industries Supplied 2000 Containers To Iran

  • Defense Industry

    Taiwan To Buy More F-16V Worth $1.4 Billion

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan Quietly Grounded All JF-17 Block I Fighters

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force Wants Su-57 With Old-Engine

  • Land Platform

    The Griffon 6×6 Wheeled Multi-mission Armored Fighting Vehicle

  • Europe

    British MoD Increased Royal Navy’s Spending to £7.5 Billion Over Next Decade

  • Air Platform

    Russian Mi-17 helicopters are untenable: Indian CAG

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces have struck and destroyed a Russian military train carrying fuel.

  • Air Platform

    Australia to purchase 30 more F-35 stealth jets

  • Americas

    The RCAF comes full circle turn: Lockheed Martin F-35 firming as favorite for Canada’s future fighter capability project (FFCP)

  • Americas

    US Navy christens future USS Marinette

  • Europe

    Royal Navy deploys seven Archer-class patrol boats to Scotland

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, Japan, South Korea And New Zealand To Deepen Cooperation With NATO Amid China Tensions

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea Offers Frigates And Submarines To Modernize Philippines Navy Without the Political Baggage

  • Central Asia

    China Quietly Supplying Arms To Central Asian Nations

  • Europe

    Turkey Will Retire Russian-made S-400 SAM In Exchange For Turkish Return To F-35 Program

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff Into The Rendition, Corruption And Money-Laundering Business

  • Air Platform

    Gripen E Fighter Jet Performs Anti-Access and Area Denial (A2AD) Role Through Superior EW, Situational Awareness, and Cutting-Edge Weapon System

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Force has grounded half the Il-76 planes due to maintenance issues

  • C4iSR

    Thales To Develop Augmented Reality Helmet For Rafale F4

  • Europe

    Russia relocates all military assets from Chinese border to Eastern Ukraine

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Kongsberg received additional contract to produce NASAMS missile

  • Africa

    UAE Sends Armed Drones to Support Ethiopia

  • Air Platform

    France Offers Rafale Jets To Ukraine As MiG-29 Replacement

  • Uncategorized

    Indian Air Force Backflips on MMRCA V2.0 As Prime Minister Modi Stressed Procurement of Locally Made LCA

  • Air Platform

    Colombia purchases undisclosed number of Gripen E, Peru next in line to purchase Gripen

  • Europe

    Ukraine retakes key town near Donetsk as Russians flee cluster munitions

  • Europe

    Royal Navy’s First Type 31 Frigate Starts Sea Trial in 2023

  • Europe

    Slovakia To Supply Ukraine With S-300 SAM in Return of NATO Patriot System

  • Americas

    Pentagon Unveils Ambitious Program to Design Next-gen Gas Turbine for the Future Hypersonic Aircraft.

  • Europe

    Netherlands Purchases M142 HIMARS Worth $670 Million

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Hanwha Ocean wants to build submarines for Canada, Philippines, Poland

  • Air Platform

    Where Is Indian Tejas MKII And AMCA In The Global Fighter Jets Competition?

  • Defense Industry

    India has received 26 Rafale aircraft till date, report

  • Air Platform

    U.S. approves F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia; the UAE, Morocco, and Indonesia are next in line to get F-35.

  • Central Asia

    Pakistan’s ISI Trained Taliban Special Forces “Badri 313”

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia, PNG to sign security pact to counter Beijing’s rising Pacific influence.

  • Central Asia

    Afghanistan’s former President Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul with $169 million in cash

  • Europe

    Ukrainian forces blew up the Russian heavy 2S5 Giatsint-S artillery system

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Raytheon Received $736 Million Contract To Produce AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile

  • Air Platform

    The Hongdu L-15 Falcon Light Combat Aircraft

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