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BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

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  • Latvia Buys Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones

    June 10, 2021 0
    Latvia has signaled it could be the second European Union and NATO member state to acquire Turkish armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have scored high-profile successes in the field, following last month’s purchase by [...]
  • JAS Gripen E/F: the Flying Swedish Assassin of Russian- and Chinese-made Jets.

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  • Ukraine’s HIMARS Artillery Strikes Destroyed Russia’s Newest S-350 Vityaz Anti-air Missile System

    February 18, 2025 0
    A Ukrainian reconnaissance brigade has released footage purportedly showing the destruction of Russia’s S-350 “Vityaz” air defense system in the Donetsk region. The attack, reportedly carried out by the “Chornyi Lis” artillery reconnaissance brigade, targeted [...]
  • Japan’s defense industry struggles to export arms in global markets

    January 13, 2022 0
    Although Japan has shored up its defenses against strategic threats, the country’s arms industry, which lags behind in military technology, is facing challenges both at home and overseas. Japan to purchase Turkish drones and other [...]
  • Amid US and Taiwan tensions, China to expedite development of FC-31 for PLA Navy

    June 9, 2020 0
    Photos of the Shenyang J-31 twin-engine fifth-generation fighter jet, have been frequently released on Chinese social media since May, leading to considerable speculation that the aircraft could be set to enter service in the PLA [...]
  • Another Ukrainian Drone Struck Oil Tanker At Kursk Airfield Deep Inside Russia

    December 6, 2022 0
    A drone attack on an airfield in Russia’s Kursk region has set fire to an oil storage tank a day after Russia accused Ukraine of audacious drone attacks on two military airfields deep inside its [...]
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 […]

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    BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce to Design Royal Navy’s Future Submarines

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    Norwegian Army Orders Programmable Carl-gustaf Recoilless Rifles

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    Inside Israeli Air Force’s Training Centre That Produces Brilliant Pilots

  • Europe

    Czech company LPP Holding unveils “Hornet,” autonomous unmanned ground vehicle

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    More than hundred Bangladesh army officers were ejected from the UN mission over sex scam

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    South Korea Begins Development of Hydrogen-powered K3 Main Battle Tank.

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    $96-billion Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program faces another delay

  • Americas

    TKMS, Embraer, Atech awarded contract to build Brazilian Tamandaré frigates

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    Aselsan signed contract to supply combat system for MILGEM project

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    Hellenic Air Force to integrate Meteor BVRAAM into F-35 stealth jets

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    Poland Beefs Up Military Preparedness Along Borders with Russia, Belarus

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    Taiwanese F-16 warned of 20 Chinese J-11 fighters over Taiwan Straits

  • Americas

    Raytheon Awarded Standard Missile-3 Worth $2 Billion

  • Europe

    Greece Purchases 38 PULS Multiple Launch Rocket System From Israel

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    Turkey to Display TFX Mockup, Hurjet and Drones in Singapore Air Show

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    Denmark Purchases Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

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    AGM-158 Joint Air to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)

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    Israeli Air Force turns to Modafinil to maintain pilot focus during 10000km combat flights per day.

  • Europe

    Tugboat Navy: Russia’s nuclear-powered submarine Orel (K-266) lost its power off the coast of Denmark

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    Hindustan Aeronautics To Propose Su-30MKI Upgrade Program By 2021

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    South Korea to Develop Close-in Weapon System for Warships

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    US Army Tests Operational Capability of Upgraded UH-60V Helicopters

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    Israeli To Develop Ground-based Laser Beam

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia Negotiating with France to Buy 48 Rafale Fighters

  • Middle East

    Qatar and Saudi Arabia to Sign an Agreement to Resolve Bitter Disputes

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Why Russia Sale Military Hardware To China Knowing China Will Reverse Engineer Its Technology?

  • Defense Industry

    Belgium to join Franco-German Sixth-Gen FCAS Fighter Jet Project

  • Air Platform

    Russia lost Su-34 and Su-25 fighter aircraft in a day

  • Americas

    Prime Minister Trudeau Ordered Downing Of Third Unidentified Object Over Canadian Airspace

  • C4iSR

    Israeli IAI Delivers First Airborne Surveillance Radar

  • Civil Aviation

    Russian commercial airlines are on the brink of collapse as Chinese and Iranian engineers conducting uncertified repairs of aircraft

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    Azerbaijani President Aliyev posed for photos next to Israeli Harop kamikaze drone near Iranian border

  • Europe

    Greece Donates 40 BMP-1 Tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicles To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin ordered his army to prepare for war with the Baltic states

  • Land Platform

    Turkey Sold Minesweepers to Azerbaijan

  • Europe

    Turkish shipbuilder delivers the MILGEM corvette PNS Khaibar to the Pakistan Navy.

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    America and Britain Could Disrupt Development of Russia’s Su-75 Checkmate Fighter

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    Saab Oneview PSIM: Eye And Ear Of Urban Security Systems

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    Babcock Completes Maintenance for Australian Navy’s Arafura-Class OPV

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    Israeli Elbit Systems Develops Jamming-proof Laser Connected Drones.

  • Europe

    Ukraine used autonomous FPV drone for the first time

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    PLA Air Force’s Biggest Threat Is India’s Rafale Armed With Meteor BVRAAM

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    South Korean Cheongung II SAM Enters Mass Production

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    Chinese CH-4B Drones Keep Crashing In Algeria For Technical Fault

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    Van Halteren Technologies to deliver weapon loading system for Dutch F-35s.

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    Uighurs: The Darkest Chapter Of Human History Since Nazi Concentration Camps

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    France Delivers Eight CEASAR Howitzers To Ukraine

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    French nuclear-powered submarine fires a cruise missile for the first time

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    Saab’s Visby-class Corvette: Ultimate Stealth at Sea

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    Pakistan Unveils FTAH-IV Ground-launched Cruise Missile

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