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BAE Systems Advanced precision kill weapon system (APKWS)

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  • Ukraine destroyed Russia’s Su-30SM, Nioby-SV radar, Pechora-3 radar, and Protivnik-GE air surveillance radar in Crimea

    July 3, 2025 0
    Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) released footage confirming a long-range drone strike on a Russian military airbase in Saky, located in occupied Crimea. The attack targeted advanced radar systems, air defense assets, and a Russian [...]
  • Turkey’s Otokar demonstrates armored vehicles in Peru defense fair

    November 11, 2021 0
    Turkish military and civil land vehicles manufacturer Otokar is showcasing its latest armored land vehicles at the International Exhibition of Technology for the Defense and Prevention of Disasters (SITDEF) which is being held for the [...]
  • Indian Navy to commission indigenously built corvette INS Kavaratti

    October 30, 2020 0
    New Delhi (GDC) — The last of four indigenously-built Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) corvettes (warships), INS Kavaratti, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy in combat-ready status Thursday. The deployment comes with the force remaining on full [...]
  • Ukrainian fighter pilot says that he would sell his soul for only the Swedish-made Gripen.

    November 2, 2025 0
    Ukrainian fighter pilot says the Gripen is the only fighter in the world for which he’d sell his soul.  A Ukrainian pilot called the Gripen the only jet “for which I am ready to sell [...]
  • Madness by IAF: Russian Fighters Wouldn’t Bring Victory For India Against PLA Air Force

    June 22, 2020 0
    If your adversary knows your tactics, strengths and weaknesses or you play the same tactics as your enemy playing then you lost the war before the battle started. Bring lots of surprises to the battle [...]
  • Target Galwan Valley: China tests lightweight 122mm Howitzers

    August 14, 2020 0
    The Chinese PLA has tested a new lightweight 122-millimeter caliber wheeled howitzer besides a wheeled vehicle mounted HJ-10 anti-tank missile system. The two new weapons made their first public appearance in live-fire drills in a [...]
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. […]

  • Middle East

    Russia’s Su-34 Fighter-bomber Fly-in Syria Using American GPS

  • Defense Industry

    BAE Systems Awarded Contract For Nulka Decoys

  • Air Platform

    Su-57 may not be built with quality workmanship, says Vietnam’s MoD

  • Defense Industry

    Korean Aerospace Industries opens Polish support location for incoming FA-50 fleet

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Showcases New Offshore Patrol Concept 60

  • Central Asia

    The U.S. Departs From Afghanistan, China Cashes In $3 Trillion Rare Earth Minerals

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    South Korea launches a ballistic missile from under the water platform

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Germany to deliver long-range Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles to Ukraine

  • Infantry Weapons

    ASELSAN HISAR-O Medium Altitude Air Defense Missile System

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Repeat Incursions By PLA Air Force Into Taiwanese Airspace

  • Middle East

    Turkish F-16 shot down two Syrian Su-24 Fencer Jets And A Turkish Drone Shot Down Over Idlib Region, Syria.

  • Air Platform

    U.S. Air Force activate first overseas F-35A squadron in England

  • Defense Industry

    India, A Booming Defense Market for USA, France and Israel

  • Air Platform

    No IFF: Pakistan’s HQ-16 Missile Shot Down Its Own Mirage Jet, Proving Chinese Copycat HQ-16 Retained Buk Missile’s Characteristics

  • Europe

    North Koreans Tasked To Defend Russian Territories Humiliating Putin’s Inept Army

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Austal Delivers 8th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to Australia

  • Air Platform

    Russian Air Defense Systems Have Drone Headache

  • Air Platform

    Future Combat Air System (FCAS): Franco-German-Spanish sixth-generation fighter jet project

  • Europe

    French President Macron warned that peace cannot mean the “surrender” of Ukraine

  • Middle East

    U.S. Navy’s first-ever autonomous sea drone combat rescue at sea is a milestone.

  • Europe

    Ukraine’s gift to the West: Russia now has major air defense problem after S-400, S-300, Buk and Pantsir embarrassments

  • Europe

    Qatar to Open Military Representation Office in NATO HQ

  • Industry

    Damen poised to build ships in Bangladesh

  • Europe

    KGB Putin Declared Martial Law In Four Annexed Regions

  • Naval Platforms

    HMAS Arunta tests fire evolved sea sparrow missile

  • South Asia

    Retired Brigadier General Shamsul Alam Chowdury (Shams), a former Chatra League leader and Indian RAW agent, orchestrated the Bangladesh Rifles mutiny.

  • Air Platform

    Russia shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter, killing three crews

  • Europe

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

  • Europe

    Greek Frigate Limnos rammed Turkish MEKO-class frigates

  • Europe

    Putin deliberately denies ammunition to Wagner fighters, Yevgeny Prigozhin says

  • Air Platform

    Korean Aerospace Industries Flies Surion Marine Attack Helicopter

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh’s Court Indicted 25 Army Officers, 2 RAB Officers, Former Dictator Sheikh Hasina and Former Home Minister Khan For Crimes Against Humanity.

  • Air Platform

    The F-15EX to complement stealth F-35 in combat missions.

  • Europe

    The Royal Air Force receives second P-8 Poseidon MPA

  • Defense Industry

    Japan offers lethal arms to the Indo-Pacific nations.

  • Central Asia

    Uzbekistan shoots down fleeing Afghan military plane, another forty six helicopters and planes landed carrying 600 Afghan soldiers

  • Europe

    Russian Commanders Dumping Conscripts To Frontline Without Guns And Protecting Gears

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    Europe

    U.S. Lawmakers Urges Biden Administration Not to Sale F-16V to Turkey

  • Europe

    GLONASS errors caused Russian cruise missiles to hit Russia’s Lipetsk region

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Peruvian Navy Receives ROK Navy’s Retired Pohang-class Corvette

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    AUKUS Deal: U.S. Congress Passes Legislation Allowing Transfer of Nuclear Submarines to Australia

  • C4iSR

    Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Arexis Electronic Warfare Suite For German Eurofighter Typhoon

  • Europe

    Turkiye Increased Defense Budget to $51 Billion in 2026.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Chinese State Media Issues ‘Extreme Danger’ Warning To Australia After 2024 National Defense Strategy Paper

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter

  • C4iSR

    Hensoldt Delivers IRIS-T Anti-air System’s Fire Control Radar To Ukraine

  • Europe

    Putin puts nuclear deterrent on alert as the Russian economy is on the verge of collapse

  • Europe

    Ukrainian troops attacking Russian positions from all directions

  • Uncategorized

    NASAMS and Patriot are super advanced than Russian Buk, S-300 and S-400 missile systems, UAF says

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan to purchase Turkish Bayraktar Akinci drones

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