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Air-Launched Weapons

BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

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  • Japan’s RQ-4B Global Hawk Makes First Flight

    April 20, 2021 0
    A RQ-4B Global Hawk high-altitude, remotely-piloted, surveillance aircraft built for Japan made its first flight on April 15. “The unarmed RQ-4B Global Hawk will provide Japan with on-demand intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance information supporting the [...]
  • The Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk: An Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer and LCA

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  • Lockheed Martin Test Fires Extended-range GMLRS

    May 12, 2021 0
    Lockheed Martin has conducted a test of the new extended-range (ER) version of its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) munition. US Army test fired extended-Range munitions for HIMARSDateJuly 8, 2024Australia Test Fires Locally-made Multiple Launch [...]
  • Talks Underway To Replace Vladimir Putin As Russian President

    October 31, 2022 0
    Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t last until the end of the Ukraine war and officials are already discussing his replacement, claimed Ukraine’s Chief of Defense intelligence, according to a report. Russian Troops And Artillery Near [...]
  • Turkey to use domestically develop TF-6000 turbofan engine for KAAN fighter jet

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  • Israeli, UAE, Greek And French Air Forces Conduct Simulated Air Strikes Exercises

    April 22, 2021 0
    Israeli fighter jets are flying alongside Emirati aircraft this week as part of a major international aerial exercise hosted by Greece, simulating in-air dogfights, large airstrikes and rescue operations, the Israeli military confirmed on Tuesday. [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

Australian Army successfully test-fired the first domestically manufactured HIMARS.

April 16, 2026 0

Australia test-fired the first domestically manufactured GMLRS missile from a HIMARS launcher at Woomera Test Range, South Australia on April 9, 2026. The government committed $320 million to integrate Australian suppliers into GMLRS production at […]

Infantry Weapons

China delivers FN-6 MANPAD and HJ-12E anti-tank missiles to Iran.

April 15, 2026 0

US intelligence indicates China delivered new air defense systems to Iran, CNN reported on Friday, citing three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments. According to intelligence outlined in the CNN report, Beijing transferred shoulder-fired FN-6 […]

Europe

Finland doubles its K9 Howitzer fleet to 112, strengthening its firepower.

April 15, 2026 0

Finland signed a €546.8 million deal with South Korea to acquire 112 additional K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. The purchase nearly doubles its fleet and strengthens NATO’s long-range artillery power on Russia’s border. The […]

Europe

Ukrainian drones to get U.S.-made Zeus anti-tank guided missile.

April 11, 2026 0

Aeon confirmed an active integration partnership with a major unnamed Ukrainian drone manufacturer to fire Zeus guided missiles from drone platforms. A separate Ukrainian partnership covers Zeus integration onto manned and unmanned ground vehicles and […]

Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

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    Uk will invest over $8.13 billion in its submarine building capacity

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    Turkey unveils stealthy Anka-3 drone demonstrator

  • Americas

    Elbit Systems won US Air Force contract worth up to $476 million

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    Pakistan Secured $4.6 Billion JF-17 Jets Export Deal with Azerbaijan in Central Asian Geopolitical Shift

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    Russian Journalists Exposing Russian Army’s Casualties In Putin’s War

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    Croatia Purchases 89 M2A2 Bradley IFV For NATO Mission

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

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    President Zelenskky welcomes Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

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    The U.S. to donate 200 M113 armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

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    Turkish companies unveil indigenous point defense systems for warships

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    Ukraine Purchases 150 Gripen E/F and 100 Dassault Rafale F4 Fighter Jets.

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    Russia sent 70 years old T-54 tanks to Ukraine

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    China’s Norinco delivers first batch of VT5 light tanks to Bangladesh

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    HQ-9 Long-Range Air Defense Missile System

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    Italian Navy’s aircraft carrier Cavour ready for F-35 integration

  • Europe

    Irish Navy unveils $2 billion defense modernization plan.

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    US Air Force’s B-2 stealth bombers dropped GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

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    Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50

  • Americas

    U.S. Department Of Commerce Scaling Back Licensing Requirement For UK And Australia Under AUKUS Agreement

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    Sweden moves to fortify strategic Gotland Island, which is a prime target for Putin

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    Saab’s Ceros 200 fire control director

  • Uncategorized

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