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BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

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  • CENTCOM Video Evidence Undeniably Proves that U.S. Drones Destroyed Two Chinese-made HQ-17AE Short-Range Missiles.

    July 23, 2026 0
    Two HQ-17AE Chinese-made short-range air defence systems, radar and missile launchers accompanying Iranian ballistic launchers, were destroyed in Iran, according to video evidence published by U.S. CENTCOM. U.S. Air Force has destroyed Chinese-made HQ-16, HQ-17AE [...]
  • The Western Radar and EW are increasingly leveraging Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to meet stringent high-performance criteria

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  • The PLAN Type 052D Guided Missile Destroyer

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  • Netherlands Considers Aegis Combat System For Future Air Defence Frigate.

    May 6, 2026 0
    The Dutch Ministry of Defence intends to procure new air defense frigates to replace the ships of the “De Zeven Provinciën” class. In spring 2024, the then State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence in [...]
  • Russia assisted North Korea in developing Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile.

    October 20, 2025 0
    South Korea’s top military officer has raised concerns that North Korea may have received Russian assistance in developing its newly unveiled Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). During a parliamentary audit session on Tuesday, Chairman of [...]
  • Australia Shortlist Five Companies For RAN’s Unammaned Helicopters Programme

    April 1, 2021 0
    Canberra has announced the shortlist for its Sea 129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) capability. The five contenders are BAE Systems Australia, Insitu Pacific, Northrop [...]
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 […]

  • Middle East

    Israeli troops advance toward Gaza City as the death toll rises on both sides

  • Industry

    India, A Lucrative Defense Export Market For Russia, America, France And Israel

  • Americas

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Delivered Final Trophy APS To The US

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Australian Navy Introduces New Camouflage Uniform

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Royal Malaysian Navy launched second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Raja Muda Nala

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    European Countries Helping Taiwan Design And Build Submarines Domestically

  • Air Platform

    Indonesian Rafale Procurement Delayed By Funding Shortage

  • Air Platform

    Royal Navy to modernize fifth-generation F-35B fighter jets to Block 4 standard

  • Europe

    Azerbaijan Army enters Nagorno-Karabakh district after peace deal

  • Defense Industry

    Saab Awarded Carl-Gustaf M4 Anti-tank Weapons For Australia

  • Naval Platforms

    In-depth Look At Damen OPV 1900 (PNS Yarmook)

  • Air Platform

    US State Department approves potential sale of 32 F-35 stealth jets to Romania

  • Europe

    Turkish TB2 Drone Strike Killed Kurdish Leader in Syria

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Negotiations Breakthrough After Naval Group Submits Revised Proposal For Australian Submarine Programme

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    China has announced $178.2 billion defense budget, a 6.6 percent growth for this year

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s long-range kamikaze drone hit Russia’s Svetlyak-class patrol vessel in the Sea of Azov.

  • Air Platform

    Australia welcomes more F-35 Lightning II at RAAF base Williamtown

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea and Malaysia have signed a defense cooperation agreement.

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh Army takes delivery of six Bayraktar TB2 drones

  • Europe

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

  • Air Platform

    Bangladesh Air Guard’s Yak-130 Jet Trainer Crashed Due To Pilot Error

  • Europe

    After Firing 20,000 Round Of North Korean Shells, Russia Started Using 40 Years Old Ammo

  • South Asia

    Bangladeshi-origin British Minister Tulip Siddiq accused of failing to tell Brits she was involved in arms dealing with Russia in 2013

  • Air Platform

    Taiwan Upgrades 18 F-16A/B to F-16V Standard

  • Defense Industry

    Turkish Bayraktar TB2 Drones Surpasses 300,000 Flight Hours

  • Defense Industry

    Elbit Systems Completes UTACS Acquisition in the UK.

  • Europe

    Russia used WWII-era chemical weapons and unknown gas in Kursk offensive

  • Middle East

    Egypt Plans to Buy France’s Barracuda Class Submarines

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drone strikes blew up Russian oil refinery and reduced Russia’s oil production capacity by five percent

  • Defense Industry

    Hanwha Aerospace Awarded Contract to Produce 80 General Electric F414 Engines for KF-21 Fighter Jets

  • Naval Platforms

    PLAN’s Type 055 Destroyer

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia and Australia sign new bilateral defense treaty

  • Air Platform

    France Delivers Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine

  • Industry

    UAE-Israeli Companies Signs Joint Venture Project

  • Ballistic Missile

    Ukraine’s New Long-range FP-9 Ballistic Missile Ready to Hit Moscow.

  • South Asia

    IAF deployed fighter jets at border in Ladakh after spotting Chinese choppers near LAC

  • Air Platform

    Airbus offers to manufacture helicopters in Canada if selected for the CH-146 Griffons replacement project.

  • Europe

    Western Hi-tech Weapons Give Ukraine Greater Chance Fight Off Russians

  • C4iSR

    Ukraine’s kamikaze drones destroyed another ballistic missile early warning radar

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Indonesia Ordered Eight Frigates From Italy

  • Defense Industry

    Pakistan Navy Ditches Chinese Missiles For MILGEM Corvetter, Opt-in for Albatros NG

  • Ballistic Missile

    Israeli Air Force has destroyed Iranian Shahab 3 medium-range ballistic missile stockpile.

  • Europe

    Polish Army received Borsuk infantry fighting vehicles.

  • Europe

    Desperate Russia signed an agreement with Iran to purchase ammunition with the headline saying ‘In the name of Allah’

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh army officer arrested for alleged involvement in public unrest, militant training, and receiving instruction from the Indian RAW.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian kamikaze drones blitz Russian Belgorod

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Russia Test Fires Nuclear-tipped Air-to-air Missiles

  • Air Platform

    Top Ten Fighter Jets In 2023

  • South Asia

    More Than 1158 Bangladeshi Citizens Who Criticized Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Regime Suffered Enforced Disappearance

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Germany to deliver two new Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine

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